The wind whistles among the trees on the henge and past sun-warmed stones. They stand steadfast as they have done since the time the great Pyramids of Giza were built, evoking the same feelings of wonder as they did in a time thousands of years ago.
In 2018, I wrote a blog post about Avebury Stone Circle, the sister site to Stonehenge. Since then, I've visited a second time, and am ready to delve deeper into what makes Avebury such a unique and wonderful place to visit. From hiking trails through some of England's oldest and greatest prehistoric monuments, to guided tours and walks through the only village in the world within a stone circle, there is plenty to keep you busy in Avebury. If you're interested in a more personal, up-close (and less touristy) experience than Stonehenge, read on.
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Endless fields of hardened lava, mountains of jagged black glass, and thundering waterfalls - Oregon has been called the Iceland of the United States, and it’s not hard to see why.
For those of us without the time (or the funds) to jet away to Europe on a moment’s notice, Oregon is a surprisingly great substitute, with a match for nearly all of Iceland’s most popular attractions. One of the best places to find them? Newberry National Volcanic Monument, which boasts ancient lava flows, lakes nestled into the top of a massive caldera, and the longest cave in Oregon! If you’re looking for world-class views on a budget, check out some of the things to see and do in Newberry: I'm happy to announce I had the privilege of being interviewed by Shoutout Arizona recently to talk about why and how I started my own small business! I open up about my career path as an artist, writer & travel blogger, and give some travel tips for my home-during-the-school year of Monterey, California, too.
Read the interview on their website here. Saguaro National Park is home to the largest cacti in the United States, the giant saguaro (pronounced sa - WAH - ro; no ‘g’ sound!).
Named a national park in 1994, it is split into two halves, East and West, on either side of the city of Tucson, Arizona. Saguaro West has a younger, denser cacti forest, while Saguaro East has older saguaros and higher elevations. The Western half of the park is half the size of its Eastern counterpart, but that doesn't mean there's not a ton to see here. With over 150 miles of designated trails, it can be a little overwhelming to decide which ones to take. This route was recommended to us by one of the park rangers, and I thought it was fantastic! While some areas are starting to open up after months-long COVID-19/Coronavirus quarantine, my home in the San Francisco Bay Area is still a long way off from reopening. While I fully support continued safety precautions and social distancing, it doesn’t make it easy! Being stuck in one place for so long has got me climbing the walls, and every nature documentary, blog post, and Instagram photo of the outside world just makes my wanderlust worse. But while I can’t physically travel anywhere right now, I can still wander virtually, and that’s what this post is all about.
When quarantine is getting on my nerves and I just want to get out of the house, or my fibromyalgia has me in too much pain to get outside and walk the dog, I can still see the world through my computer with virtual tours. I don’t have fancy headsets or anything like that - all of these videos are designed so that anyone with a computer (or smartphone) can explore some of the most beautiful places in the world. Each of these places is worthy of being on your bucket list, and although you likely can’t get out to see them just yet, you can still get a taste of what they’re like right here and now (and you don’t even have to put on your hiking boots to do it). In case you were wondering, this post was written before the Coronavirus lockdown. There are days when it feels very silly to be writing a travel blog during the midst of an international crisis - particularly when that crisis means nobody is allowed to travel in the first place - but as I've said before, just because we can't travel right now doesn't mean we're never going to travel again.
It's a wonderfully human thing to dream about the future and all the things we want to see and do. From Yosemite to the ultimate van life road trip, I've heard lots of people planning their next dream trip. I would argue Mono Lake deserves to be on their lists, too. We can't travel now but it's okay to distract yourself for a brief time with daydreaming. If you're a daydreamer like me, then read on: Mono Lake (and the world) awaits. We're all stuck inside during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, but that doesn't mean we'll never be able to travel again. Now is actually the perfect time to daydream about all the wonderful places you'd like to visit once we're allowed to travel!
I've compiled a list of one thousand different places across the globe to see before I die. From cities and cultures to all of the most beautiful natural wonders, this list is designed to inspire you - you can use it as your own, or add or subtract to it. The world is an amazing place. Take a moment (or longer) to appreciate all the incredible places around the globe: As I’ve mentioned about a thousand times before on this blog, I used to live in the Pacific Northwest, and am firmly convinced that it’s one of the most beautiful places in the world. If you had any doubts about that, I’m pretty sure I’m about to change your mind.
Searching #vanlife on Instagram or Pinterest brings up swoon-worthy images of gorgeous, impeccably-renovated vans parked in front of the dreamiest sorts of locations, ranging from beaches to waterfalls to mountain majesties.
It’s a new form of living, modeled somewhat after hippie culture in the 60s, dedicated to freedom and adventure over routine.
Northern California up through Washington state marks one of the most beautiful areas in the country: the Pacific Northwest. If you’ve ever searched through the #PNWonderland tag on Insta, you’ll know what I’m talking about. (Listen, some people thirst follow models… I thirst scroll through geotags -- no judgement either way! ;) )
This area is full of stunning parks, and while they’re spread out, this list is designed so that you can hit up as many as you like! Stay in one the whole time, jump around to see your favorites, or go all in and visit each park on the list! |
Hi, there! Call me Kris. I’m a world traveler, author and artist working to showcase the world's beauty and inspire you to find your confidence to see the world!
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