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Apparently Ronald Reagan really liked his ice cream because in 1984 he declared the third Sunday of July National Ice Cream Day and he designated the whole month of July to be National Ice Cream Month.. This works out great for me because now I finally have an excuse to…
The truth is, I’ve traveled to Oahu several times and have never really felt a connection with the island. It’s always seemed so busy and expensive, and I usually prefer to travel to lesser known destinations. During our last visit, my sister took us on a 3 day local’s tour…
The Hamakua/Kawai Nui marsh complex is not only the largest remaining wetland in Hawaii, but it’s one of the only places in the world where you can find several species of native and endangered Hawaiian birds. My sister Shannon has been working in conservation on Oahu for several years and has…
With only a few days in Oahu, our itinerary was packed solid from morning until night, so the only time we we had to squeeze in hiking Lulumahu Falls was right before we flew home. While not the best hike to conquer directly before hopping on a plane (wet and…
We are in Oahu visiting my sister Shannon, and she’s giving us a local’s tour of the island. I told her that I wasn’t going to research anything before our trip, and that I just wanted to do all of her favorite things.. except hiking. So naturally on our second…
Big Bear Oktoberfest occurs in the fall during 8 consecutive weekends each year. Voted one of the top Oktoberfest’s in country, people come from all over to party in the mountains of Big Bear Lake. Keep reading for ways to turn your Oktoberfest celebration into a weekend getaway; check out…
I have yet to experience Oktoberfest in Munich, but for the last 3 years I’ve drank enough at the Big Bear Oktoberfest to completely forget where I am. So does that still count? If you’ve never been to Big Bear Oktoberfest, I have to warn you.. it’s a little weird…
The LA Metro is an interesting place. One day you sit next to a business man who decides to clip his toenails. The next, you cautiously watch the homeless man across from you sharpen his knife. And every once in awhile you find yourself as the only person on the subway wearing pants….
I’m so grateful to be able to incorporate my passion for travel with my passion for makeup. This week I am lucky to be working in Lake Tahoe on a photoshoot!The best part about jobs like this is that I don’t have to sniff out the most beautiful places in…
