xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>You might have noticed fried bread or even fried dough in many pastry shops. In fact, you might have eaten this at some point in your life. This is not surprising since it has been around for decades. The most popular that you will find in the United States is the Indian frybread or …
Arizona
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>Antelope Canyon is a spectacularly beautiful slot canyon in the American Southwest. For many people, seeing Antelope Canyon on their bucket list is an unforgettable experience. But organizing a trip to Antelope Canyon can be stressful. I couldn’t stop daydreaming about the endless possibilities for photography after seeing these crimson, water-carved curves hundreds of …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>In what has become a worldwide phenomenon, Havasu Falls is the place to be if you love hiking, camping, and nature. The birth of the internet has also helped to boost its popularity (almost too much but we will discuss that later) making it one of the most famous hiking destinations in the United …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>The road into “ghost town Jerome, Arizona” twists and turns like a rattlesnake as you make your way up to the houses clinging precariously close to the edge of Cleopatra Hill. Four pink plastic flamingos greet you as you enter the town. Founded in the 19th century, the Ghost town Jerome has most of …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>As we search for our “new normal” in life with COVID-19, we most likely have a lot of free time on our hands. Spending time with family (and pets) is super special and it is not lost on this Mom. I now have two sons home from college during this pandemic. But when the …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–> Located in the Sonoran Desert just north of the USA-Mexico border, Tucson is the oldest continuously inhabited and cultivated area in the United States. From native tribes like the Tohono Oʼodham to Spanish missionaries to American and Mexican settlers, the region has hosted a wide variety of peoples since its founding. They all …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>Overshadowed by its geological neighbors, Horseshoe Bend does not receive the attention it deserves as a nature lover’s dream. Less than two hours away is the magnificent Grand Canyon while just 15 minutes away is the world’s most famous slot canyon, Antelope Canyon. If you are in the area, don’t stop your visit to …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>Sometimes you just need to get away. So why not make it a local event? Here in Arizona, we call those “Staycations”. We have such an array of resorts and hotels in Phoenix and Scottsdale that it is worth it to just give yourself a break and do a “Staycation AZ”. Recently I had …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>There is really nothing quite like it, as I squeal with glee in the back seat of an open-air, 4-wheel drive pink jeep! Just being out on the open road in the desert landscape made all the difference in the world for me, as I am a city-dwelling gal. The smell of dirt and …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>The United States is home to some of the most beautiful places on earth. If you go looking, you may discover that some states are even more beautiful than you could ever imagine. Today I am going to be taking a look at five of the most beautiful states in the U.S. and precisely …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>5 Places You Must See on a Southwest USA Roadtrip There is a lot to see this summer in the great American Southwest. You can take a road trip to some amazing American attractions in the Southwest and West Coast of the USA with ease. The places I highlight here have a lot of …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>Upper Antelope Canyon should be named the best canyon to visit in Arizona (OK, maybe second best)! You certainly know of the Grand Canyon in Arizona because of its grandeur. But don’t stop your visit in Arizona at the Grand Canyon. Take a trip to Upper Antelope Canyon, the most popular slot canyon in …