Crater Lake National Park is the perfect day trip to take from Bend. I had seen photos of this spectacular lake a few years ago and really wanted to include it in my road trip plans. Though it was chilly, I made it just in time before the winter season and all of the roads […]
North America
He Pimped His Ride
After a few beautiful days spent exploring San Francisco, biking the Golden Gate Bridge, and hanging out with friends, Stella and I were on the road again (via Highway 1) to Los Angeles. It was a nice sunny day, we made a few stops along the coast to enjoy the views, and were closing in […]
The Time I Ate Bull’s Balls in Bend
Yes, you read that correctly. I have eaten bull’s balls. As my friend and I kayaked on Devils Lake, we landed on the topic of the weirdest foods we’ve ever eaten. My list consisted of eating ostrich in Kenya, cow’s tongue in Botswana, and a grasshopper in Thailand. I mentioned that I had really wanted to […]
Kayaking in Bend
Once in Bend, the first things we did was go for a walk at one of the beautiful parks nearby. My friend rattled off a list of options to do while in Bend and it just so happened that he owns a kayak. I kayaked in Ha Long Bay, but I’m afraid that’s about the […]
The Drive to Bend
After Portland, my plan was to stop in Utah to see an old friend from high school and then drive on to Colorado. However, the beautiful thing about travel is that you meet people along the way and those people make for a good excuse to take a detour and visit a new place. Stella […]
Portland: Running, Beer, and Even Vineyards
Aside from lounging around in sweatpants and watching Sex & the City (because, after all, it’s our favorite pastime), Emily and I did manage to do some other exciting things in Portland. Since this was my fourth visit to Portland, it was less about hitting the must-see’s of the city and more about doing things that […]