This post is the 60th post I’ve made since I started this website in January. It has been a blast for me to write about different travel-related subjects of my choosing. I am able to see which of my posts are the most popular by looking through the number of views on each post. I…
What to wear in California
The coast, the palm trees, the cool breeze amidst the hot sun and the giant “Hollywood” sign. It sounds like southern California is on the itinerary. Southern California (SoCal) has lots to offer, and the weather is pretty amiable which means you don’t have to pack for extreme temperatures. Although you will need to…
Food and travel
Food. It’s one of the best parts of a vacation. However, if anything I’ve learned from planning a budget, it’s that I almost always go over on my food budget. I guess you could say that “vacation brain” kicks in and you stop caring about how much you’re spending. The other reason is that I…
My favorite accommodation-booking sites
There are a lot of sites to choose from when booking accommodations. There are some that I prefer more than others, and I have reasons why. There are a lot of sites like Orbitz, Expedia, Booking.com, Hotwire, Travelocity, etc. There are also a number of vacation rental sites such as Homeaway.com, Airbnb, and even booking…
Camping and Dolly Sods Wilderness
Dolly Sods Wilderness, in the Monongahela National Forest, is part of the Allegheny Mountains. The USDA Forest Service provides this description of the area: The Monongahela National Forest was established in 1920. Located in the north central highlands of West Virginia, the Monongahela straddles the highest ridges in the State. Elevation ranges from just under 1000′ to…