Snow in July at Mammoth Mountain

Snow in July at Mammoth Mountain

Towering at 11,053 feet above sea level, aptly-named Mammoth Mountain‘s summit is the highest in the state of California. With a 2017 season snowfall of 514 inches, it is not uncommon for the ski resort to stay in working condition up until late July or …continue reading

Oldest Japanese Tea Garden in the United States

Oldest Japanese Tea Garden in the United States

After a recent trip to Japan to visit my close friend Aimee, I was very intent on visiting the Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. It’s the oldest public Japanese garden in the United States! We planned our visit on a Friday …continue reading

Bike Pier 39 to Golden Gate to Sausalito

Bike Pier 39 to Golden Gate to Sausalito

Dean + I rented some bikes for the day at Pier 41 from Blazing Saddles Bike Rentals & Tours so that we could bike across the Golden Gate Bridge and to Sausalito. We got to enjoy a free magic show at Pier 39 before renting our …continue reading

Best Cappuccino on Maui at Belle Surf Café

Best Cappuccino on Maui at Belle Surf Café

I was very pleasantly surprised when I found this hidden café oasis, Belle Surf Café, in Kihei. Belle Surf Café’s cozy entrance.   Tons of healthy breakfast options. I wish these photos were scratch-n-sniff- the coffee beans smelled incredible. The breakfast choices. Belle Surf Café …continue reading