Bernal Heights, San Francisco May 2022
Bernal Heights is one of those places that you can check out when friends visit. Short hikes and steep hills to park on. This is a favorite local spot for…
Hakone Gardens, San Jose March 2022
Hidden Gem Hakone Gardens was told to us by a close Japanese family friend. Nestled in Saratoga (near San Jose), it was great to see. If you know me, I…
Alexander Falls, British Columbia October 2021
Not too far up the highway, but a bit of a drive away from the highway was another waterfall, Alexander Waterfall. The cool thing about this one is that there…
Brandywine Falls, British Columbia Oct 10, 2021
It was my father’s death anniversary and we had to go up to the Pacific NW. While there, we also went to Vancouver BC because Jasmin has not seen her…
International Travel mid pandemic – British Columbia
Before Traveling to Canada 2021 First and foremost, You have to be vaccinated Download the ArriveCAN and Canadian Covid19 apps Day 1 and Day 8 swab testing Have a quarantine…
Van Gogh Immersive San Francisco
Van Gogh Immersive SF These types of light displays of art I always find amazing, but never experienced. Team Labs comes to mind. When we heard of the Van Gogh…
Echo Park, LA 2021
Echo Park hike In downtown LA We checked out Echo Park and really liked it. It is inner city, so it was going to be busy. Parking took a bit…
El Matador Beach 7-3-21
El Matador beach Tips Park on the road (but limited) (free) Limited Paid Parking lot BUSY!!!! Definitely a photo op location El Matador Beach Quick view After resting at Zuma…
Runyon Canyon Park Hike 7-4-21
Runyon Canyon Tips Park on the road (Franklin) (free) Different routes (we took Paved to East trail) Water fountains around, minimal shade. Cloud’s Rest is worth it Runyon Canyon Hike…
Unconditional Surrender Statue – San Diego
Unconditional Surrender Statue After our morning hike at Runyon Canyon, we had the afternoon free. I pushed to go to San Diego and Jasmin wanted to see the Unconditional Surrender…