The saying goes…” it’s not the destination, it’s the journey”. This begins my tale of the drive up the coast one…
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A trip to Santa Barbara is not complete without a visit to Stearns Wharf. When completed In 1872, it became…
Read More »Note from Zanne: The Thomas Wildfire began December 4, 2017, and burned 440 square miles across Ventura and Santa Barbara…
Read More »As our final trip of 2017, JD and I met up in Palm Springs with our families to say goodbye…
Read More »The Channel Islands have always been this alluring beacon to me to come explore. They always seem just out of…
Read More »When I need to feel peace and calm, I go to the beach. The salty breezes, warm sand, and cold…
Read More »(Day One of Our trip can be found here) La Jolla, San Diego Waking up on Sunday wasn’t easy because…
Read More »Celebrating on the beach To be married 20 years in no easy task. Marriage is a lot of work, compromise,…
Read More »It’s July and it’s hot. It’s 107F degrees and although it still beats the 90 F degrees and 90 percent…
Read More »If you want that cozy, holiday, cabin feel, even in the middle of summer, I present: Christmas in July at…
Read More »It’s about a three-hour drive out to Twenty-nine Palms, but with 24 hours notice that gave me enough time to put…
Read More »My first time seeing the Pacific Ocean almost didn’t happen. I almost took a pass. I was a Chicago Gal,…
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