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Logistics of Planning a Trip to the Phoenix Area
For everyone who has decided to plan a trip to Arizona, but wants to know the details of how to plan a trip, look no further. Since everything in the Phoenix area is relatively close, these tips will apply to all of the cities (Phoenix, Tempe, Scottsdale). Where to stay Tempe If you are in Tempe, you will want to stay right where all the action is which would be right on Mill street! The Marriott is a block off Mill and can provide you easy access to walking to all your favorite restaurants, bars, and the ASU campus. The hotel has a pool and a free shuttle to and…
What to do in Tempe, AZ
If you find yourself heading for sunnier skies, be sure to check out Tempe which boasts over 300 days of sunshine a year! Tempe is a college town caught in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. It has the best of both worlds of being close to a lot of activities while maintaining a small college town charm. The nearby college of Arizona State University isn’t exactly small – with the most students of any college in the United States at over 70,000. It feels much smaller as a large percentage of the students are online, commute, or live on one of the other three campuses. I had the joy of…
Kauai, Hawaii
If any of you follow my instagram, you will know I just spent some time on the beautiful Hawaiian island of Kauai! If you don’t follow my Instagram yet check out @seapursuit to see all my pictures from the trip! Ah where to even start! Kauai has adventure, beautiful scenery, and amazing beaches! It is a wild green jungle island that holds the Hawaiian spirit. To give a brief background, Kauai is a smallish island (compared to a Caribbean island it seemed rather large) but it is very diverse on each section of the island. The North side of the island is known for the rain, jungle, and pristine natural…
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What to do in Maui, Hawaii
What to do in Maui, Hawaii
Before I had a lot of traveling under my belt, Hawaii was #1 on my bucket list. Naturally, I convinced my parents to go when I was 18. Being on the west coast it is a pretty short flight. Hawaii as you can imagine did not disappoint! If you want luxury combined with adventure and relaxation, Hawaii is the place for you! There is so much more to do than just lay on the beach all week. We picked Maui because it wasn’t as crowded as Honolulu but it still had a lot to do and that Hawaii charm. Activities Horseback Riding I did a horseback riding tour with my…
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Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is an absolute must in your 20’s!! I was spoiled in college because fraternity’s would have their formals in Vegas every semester. That meant I got a lot of Vegas trips by the time I graduated at 22! Even after graduation, my friends and I make a point to go back once or twice a year. I’m still only a 4 hour drive so Vegas is easy. For those who have somehow escaped reality and every pop culture reference and don’t know what Vegas is all about, I will enlighten you. The Strip The strip is built of giant hotels and when I say giant I mean you…
Best Camping Spots in Oregon
One of my favorite activities is camping because I love the outdoors and being in nature. It allows for personal time away from cell phones and TVs. The scenery is normally beautiful with bright shooting stars at night. I love hiking, biking, kayaking, swimming, card games, campfires, hot dogs, smores, and all the activities and food that come along with camping. Oregon is the perfect setting for camping. Oregon and the outdoors go hand in hand. Think gorgeous coastlines, tall pine trees, and deep blue lakes. Without further ado, here are my favorite camping spots: Nehalem Bay State Park Nehalem Bay is located on the Oregon Coast near Manzanita, Oregon.…
5 Reasons Why You Should Go Skydiving
The top of my bucket list since I turned 18 was to skydive! My freshman year of college the opportunity presented itself and I jumped at the chance go. I have always been an adrenaline junkie so skydiving was right up my alley. Here is why you should go skydiving: 1. It is fun The most obvious reason to go but it is an absolute blast. You ride up in a small plane and you get strapped to the skydiving instructor. The pilot kind of tilts you out of the plane and you spend the first 30 or so seconds in freefall. This is the exhilarating part of skydiving! I…
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Weekend in Newport Beach, CA Itinerary
By now you have been inspired by my Residents Guide to Newport Beach, CA and read through the logistics of planning a trip. You want to know an itinerary that you can follow for your trip. Here is an example itinerary if I had to plan one weekend in Newport Beach, CA. Friday Arrive in Newport Beach. Check in to your hotel. Take a quick walk on the boardwalk along the beach to get acquainted with the sea air and your surroundings. Get a happy hour margarita and some Mexican food at Baja Sharkeez. Go back to your hotel and enjoy the view as you get ready for a night…
Residents Guide on Newport Beach, CA
Welcome to my home Newport Beach, CA! Newport Beach is the go-to spot in Orange County because of the pristine coastline, multi-million dollar houses, and the lively atmosphere. To give some reference, most of my friends in Orange County all live in the heart of Newport by the bars and the beach. If you only have one weekend in Orange County I would make this your destination! Why Visit Newport Beach, CA: The Homes – Believe it or not the houses along the beach and in the harbor are multi-million dollar homes owned by wealthy residents. The median price of homes currently listed in Newport Beach on Zillow is $2,358,000!…
How to Plan a Trip to Newport Beach, CA
Now that you have been inspired to visit Newport Beach, CA after reading Resident’s Guide to Newport Beach, CA you want to know what next! Best time to go March-October. The weather is typically a breezy 75 and sunny year round, with the summers slightly warmer and the winters slightly cooler. While we have the occasional 80+ day at the beach in the winter you’d have to get rather lucky on the weekend you come. (As i write this it was 85 and sunny today, January 28th!) If your coming from close by that may be fine, otherwise I would avoid this time. If you do come for the holidays…
