I’ve collected a series of tips for how to cure or at least manage the symptoms of jet lag. I’ll be giving some of these a try myself when I make my trip out to San Francisco next month, I’ll be three hours behind my usual time zone. (more…)
In about a month I’ll be taking a trip to the San Francisco Bay area. For me, this has been the most difficult vacation to plan to date (it’s also the first time I get to see the Pacific!). There is simply so much to do and we only have a week to squeeze in the sites. I don’t like to plan every minute of my vacations because they are supposed to be a time for exploration and relaxation. (more…)
Hoover Dam spans the Colorado River between Arizona and Nevada. Completed in 1936 it was the largest dam of it’s kind, and currently ranks 38th. It supplies power to Arizona, Nevada, and a large portion of southern California, including Los Angeles. Without this dam it is very likely that these areas would not be inhabited, at least not to the extent they are today. (more…)
The Grand Canyon is located in northern Arizona near the Utah border (just in case you weren’t already aware of where this natural wonder is located), and as you may have learned from one of my previous posts, it is one of the first National Parks. I have only visited the South Rim since it is open year round and we went the week after Thanksgiving. (more…)
I highly recommend going to Target, Wal-Mart, Meijer, whatever your store of choice is and check out their travel toiletry section. There is a chance you will come across at least one of your favorite brands in travel size. They generally run right around $1 per item and are all at or under the maximum allowed in your carry-on luggage. (more…)