I have ventured to five of California’s nine National Parks. The ones I have traveled to include Joshua Tree, Yosemite, Sequoia, Kings Canyon, and Death Valley National Parks. The four other California National Parks include Channel Islands, Pinnacles, Lassen Volcanic, and Redwood National Parks. It’s possible to visit the five I have visited on a…
Ideas for Day Trips in the L.A. area
As we continue onward through a pandemic, I’d like to share with you day trips that will allow you to venture out and keep safe during this time. Here are some options I have for day trips for those in the Los Angeles region. Catalina Island Catalina Island is an hour-long boat ride from Long…
USA Travel during COVID-19
So as people look to travel within the country, more people are traveling by car than by airplane. This makes sense due to knowing the health of who’s riding with you, the ability to social distance, and the lack of international travel opportunities. I recently traveled back to California from the East Coast. I saw…
Guide to Joshua Tree National Park
And additional tips related to COVID-19 National Parks are optimal attractions to visit during the summer. 63 in all, some span millions of acres. There are mountains and beaches, forests and rivers, lakes and glaciers, and deserts, too! Joshua Tree National Park is one of those national parks. Located about 150 miles east of downtown…
A Fan of The Good Place Takes the Leap of Faith
A Cross-Country Road Trip to Celebrate My Favorite Comedy ✨ Ever wonder what road leads to The Good Place? As an avid fan of The Good Place, NBC’s television comedy hit show, and someone with experience in the film industry, I dreamed of working on the show as season four approached. Alas, when NBC announced…
A Tale of a City Between Two States: A Guide to Bristol
When I journeyed back from Nashville, I stopped by the city of Bristol, which lines both Tennessee and Virginia through State Street. Bigger metropolitan areas typically get more attention, but I want to share my experience with Bristol as a place to stop along the way. There’s history, cool art, good places to see, and…
Guide to AAA Membership
For road trippers, travelers and users of automobiles, AAA membership is an essential resource. I’ve been a member of AAA, the American Automobile Association, for about 15 years now, and I’ve experienced a lot of benefits from the membership, in addition to travel discounts. For road trippers, travelers and users of automobiles, AAA membership is…
Guide to a Philadelphia Day Trip
Before my recent long road trip, I completed a Philadelphia day trip. I traveled about 2 1/2 hours to get there, and it’s a doable day trip. In fact, what I realize is that people in the New York to Washington, DC corridor could legitimately do a day trip to Philadelphia. That’s easily tens of…
Creating Habits for Long-Term Success
Introduction I consider myself to be a high-achieving individual. I can point to accolades like being an Eagle Scout, editor-in-chief of my high school newspaper, being on the show “It’s Academic,” graduating from college, completing two programs in film after graduating from college, watching 369 films in a year, and continuing to work as a…
Miami Spots Besides South Beach
People bring up South Beach a lot when thinking about Miami, but there are plenty of Miami spots besides South Beach to experience. I did walk about South Beach one night while in Miami, but had even better experiences at these four Miami spots besides South Beach. Wynwood Art District Hollywood Beach Marlins Park Stadium…