The first time I went to Joshua Tree was in the summer of 2016. I was visiting Palm Springs and spent one night there. Right before the sunset, instead of strolling around Downtown Palm Springs, I decided to go to Joshua Tree National Park on a whim. Once …
Boccali’s Pizza & Pasta — Homestyle Italian Food Meets California Agriculture (Ojai, California)
Nestled in a valley in the Topatopa mountains, Ojai is the epitome of California living due to its hippie, laid-back atmosphere that has captivated those seeking a slower pace of life. If you’ve never been to Ojai, you should know there are no big corporations. With the exception …
Emma Jean’s Holland Burger Cafe: A Slice of Americana on Route 66 (Victorville, California)
Every year, tourists from all over the US and around the world visit the world-famous scenic Route 66. This expansive highway runs from Chicago in the midwest to Los Angeles, on the iconic Santa Monica Pier.
On I-15, between LA and Vegas, among the …
La Copine: A Food Oasis in the California Desert (Joshua Tree/Flamingo Heights)
I’m so excited to finally talk about a restaurant that I’ve been wanting to try for a very long time: La Copine.
Located on Old Woman Springs Road, a desert highway that connects Yucca Valley and Lucerne Valley, La …
The Best Specialty Coffee Shops + Breakfast Places in Madrid, Spain
I’m so excited to finally share with you a guide to the best coffee shops in my hometown, Madrid! In the last few years, Madrid has undoubtedly become a coffee destination, specifically the neighborhood of Malasaña.
Growing up as a teenager in Madrid in …
The Joshua Tree Diaries — What to Do + Restaurants
Located within a two and a half hour drive from LA lies Joshua Tree, a magical place in the Mojave Desert.
If you’ve never been to Joshua Tree before, here’s what to expect: towering boulders, curious rock formations, mesmerizing sunsets, unique plant species and dazzling stargazing …