My first time in Texas’ Big Bend National Park was also my first time backpacking. I knew the 6-day backpacking expedition would be extremely challenging, but I didn’t understand how challenging until I did it. Still, the naturally diverse desert of Big Bend was worth the effort. Here is my day-by-day account of backpacking in …
It was my first time in El Paso, or the state of Texas in general, and I was pleasantly surprised. El Paso is full of rich Mexican-American history, culture, nature, and kind people. Located in West Texas right near the border with Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, its population is about 83% Mexican. Culturally, the mix of …
As one of the many who struggle with anxiety and depression, I’ve learned it’s necessary to actively address it through self-care. Hopefully, these tips for how to spend a self-care day in Baltimore will help you maintain wellness. Why self-care? Self-care simply means taking the time to do the activities that nurture you, rather than …
There are so many things to do in New York City that you may not think it’s the best for a day trip. I disagree – it just means you have more ideas for future visits. Your day trip to New York City can focus on one neighborhood or area, activities around a certain theme, …
Whether you’re interested in gardening and herbs, lavender-infused food and drinks, or getting the perfect Instagram photo, the Maryland Lavender Festival is for you. Lavender is known to help with anxiety and depression, so why not consider it a self-care activity too? About the Maryland Lavender Festival The annual event is held during peak bloom …
Cambridge, Maryland is on the state’s Eastern Shore in Dorchester County. On a quick weekend trip to the town, I loosely planned out some activities – this isn’t a place to be in a rush. Here are a few ways to spend a weekend escape in Cambridge. Downtown Cambridge is small and quaint, with brick streets …
The Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway is a self-guided driving tour that stretches from Dorchester County in Maryland’s Eastern Shore, where Harriet Tubman was born and raised, to Philadelphia. Stops along the byway tell Tubman’s story, the stories of free Blacks, enslaved people seeking freedom, and the other underground railroad conductors who helped them find it. To …
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania is pretty much synonymous with Amish country. It’s easy to spend a day in Pennsylvania Amish Country and learn about how they live. Here are a few things you can do in just one day. Visit an Amish village I visited Amish Village, an Amish property that includes a traditional home, farmhouse, …
