Travel
IMPORTANT: Wearing the Right Sunscreen
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS | More Wearing the wrong sunscreen could be lethal for you and the natural world. Chemical sunscreens leach into your body and have been found in blood, urine and breast milk. In Hawaii they have gone as far as banning certain sunscreens. The ban is…
Read MoreLife in San Diego – 2 Years Later
I can’t believe it’s been two years since I moved to San Diego after living in New York City for over a decade. I left New York at a time when I was really depressed, dealing with a difficult break-up, and searching for a new direction in my career and life. Two years later, I’m happy to report that things have worked out really well, and I’m loving life on the West Coast. I’m about halfway through the Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine program at Pacific College, newly engaged, and starting to feel more at home here in San Diego.
Read MoreHow to Pack Light and Travel Like a Pro
ON THE PLANE Nobody loves an airplane – they are stinky and gross and the bar keeps going lower as far as customer service is concerned. But that doesn’t mean you can’t travel in style. Here are a few of my favorite items that make plane travel a little more comfortable and stylish: Bring a…
Read MoreA Colorful Walking Tour of Creative Tijuana
Colorful dancers at Festi Arte in Tijuana. Did you know that the Mexican border is only 20 minutes south of San Diego? You can apply for a SENTRI pass to expedite the drive across the border, otherwise you can expect long wait times to make the crossing. But there is also a pedestrian crossing that…
Read MoreYou Need to Try This Exciting and Low Impact Glamping Experience
Image via @alter.experiences Are you looking for a unique camping experience without all the stress of planning and packing? Alter Experiences, located in the high mountains of San Diego’s back country, offers one-of-a-kind glamping experiences in suspended tree tents near Mt. Laguna. They also have a family-friendly luxury tent that’s perfect for kids. Alter Experiences…
Read MoreCalifornia Coast Road Trip Guide
Driving up the California coast is one of the quintessential American road trips that I recommend everyone add to their bucket list. California is an incredibly beautiful state with amazing landscapes that will take your breath away. Adam and I recently went on a 10-night, 11-day road trip up and down the coast of California.…
Read MoreLive to Sustain’s Summer Tips
BBQ’n Tips: Throwing a party can be hectic. You want to have all your friends over and you want to host them as best you can, but you dont want to spend the whole time prepping and cleaning. I get it. Even then we need to be mindful of our sustainability habits. Here are some…
Read MoreHydroFlask Giveaway!
Billions of single-use cups end up in our landfills and oceans every year. We advocate for reusable cups such as HydroFlask. Every little bit helps. We are giving away one 18 ounce HydroFlask. Color of your choice. To enter, you must 1) follow us on instagram, 2) tag 2 people in this post, 3) like…
Read MoreIts the small things. Start with Carbon Credits
The past few months have been pretty crazy. Across the country we are dealing with unprecedented flooding, drought, and heat waves. Climate change is very real, and its effects are incredibly scary and unpredictable. When faced with such enormous problems, it’s easy to feel powerless and hopeless. Until we tackle the root of the problem,…
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