The stargazers haven and the rock climbers playground. This unique landscape is an iconic midwest setting. It is known for its natural beauty, artistic community, and outdoor recreational opportunities, attracting visitors from around the world. It has long been a source of inspiration for artists, musicians, and writers, drawn to its serene beauty and otherworldly…
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Big Sur’s Ventana campground; the window to the pacific coast
How we spent the weekends camping in the redwoods to plug in to nature connected us to pure solitude and the very charming pacific coast. The Pfeiffer forest, the ocean and rolling hills collectively brought us to a peaceful retreat enjoying every element as we bonded together as a family. prelude to Autumn The cooler…
The road to salvation, an afternoon stroll with young children
Have you ever been in a place so desolate, uninspiring, neutral? We all have been to that daily mundane routine in life. Where part of us is a desert- our thoughts wander like the tumbleweed in the vast and open dry land. No growth, just stagnant air. Leonard Knight: The artist heart The war in…
Simple minivan conversion for a weekend camping trip with the family
The ticking sound that changed the course of time I love camping and the outdoors. I have always been fascinated in buying a transport van and converting it into a functional living space enjoying the luxury of camping and the outdoors with the family. In 2017 we bought our minivan when my daughter India was…
A peek inside an annual pass holder at Legoland, California
Building Lego(s) nurture the active and physical mind. It forms and build an inner creative process in a way that shelter the imagination, produce a self reflected satisfaction; Confidence within one’s inner child, over time build a concrete- stable judgement that can be applied to the everyday adult life, with a hint of a few…
As we lay here in the cabin
Rest, as illuminated in scripture, unfolds with a sacred rhythm that beckons us to pause and remember His promises, compelling us to lean into His unwavering provision. It is a powerful, intentional break in the chaos of our daily lives, urging us to reflect deeply on the overflowing blessings we often take for granted. In…
bike the pacific coast with the kids
Southern California is definitely a warm welcome to families seeking to travel with multitude of activities in mind, from snowboarding the mountains of big bear lake to finding their way down the pacific coast just hours away- watching surfers riding a perfect barrel. Illuminated under the orange tinged pacific sun setting in the horizon is…
Magical camping experience with family in San Diego’s Roar and Snore safari Park
A sleepover adventure in the San Diego Safari Park! October 2021 | Imagine a night that’s captured the intimate darkness, the late October sun not hesitating to delay and retire itself to pave the way to a clear autumn sky. The crickets chirp loud and clear this pandemic uncertainty. Everyone is just about in their…
Mission Pacific’s boutique charm
A weekend getaway: Oceanside, California On this very first review I want to talk about a local favorite beach front hotel my family and I continue to enjoy in many weekends away from home. The World of Hyatt’s Mission Pacific Hotel in Oceanside California. A boutique hotel that sits on the pacific coast highway quite…
