Weekend Capitan. #bigbear #lake #california #outdoors #boat #wishyouwerehere
Work. #photographer #event #backstage #vip
An excellent #la day for some #einstein #wisdom. #quotes #hollywood #universe #consciousliving
PARAISO ADVENTURES ITALY RETREAT REVIEW
Recently, Paraiso Adventures and Jetsetter asked to team up with me to write a review for Paraiso’s upcoming yoga wellness retreat to Umbria, Italy. Needless to say, I was happy to help.
Excerpt:
“This seven-day Italian yoga retreat with Paraiso Adventures is all about nurturing mind, body and spirit. Based in an Umbrian villa, you’ll start and finish each day with an energizing yoga session and spend days exploring local vineyards, castles and hot springs, learning the art of Italian cuisine, and lounging by the pool. This leisurely small group getaway pairs sun salutations with la dolce vita.”
Explore Paraiso Adventures’ upcoming retreats at www.paraisoadventures.com
rock #climbing is my new thing. #fitness #health #fun #selfie
LOCAL DESTINATION of the day - Hangar 18
Hitting up this indoor climbing gym today with some friends. With 5 locations in and around the L.A. area, and memberships as low as $2 8 with nothing down (for students), it’s a great way to get active and challenge the mind at the same time.
Updates to come!
Due to late in winter thunderstorms, our trip to Joshua Tree last week was a ecological anomaly.
If you can, go! Hit me up for any travel recommendations or tips.
xx
JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK - Sun and Sky in California’s High Desert
A mecca for climbers, hikers, campers, and stargazers, Joshua Tree National Park lies just 35 minutes east of Palm Springs and 2 hours southeast of Los Angeles. Prickly cacti begin flowering around this time of year and the typically frigid nights give way to temperate climates perfect for campfires and star shows. Spring in the desert brings 18 species of lizards, tortoises, eagles, and butterflies out of their shells, cocoons, and nests to roams amidst the flowering forests of Joshua Trees, the namesake for this otherworldly California destination.
Upon entering Joshua Tree National Park - $15 for a 7-day vehicle pass and $25 for a camping pass - one is immediately greeted by amorphous granite structures. Masquerading as what one might refer to simply as hills or mountains, these craggy piles of rock are actually monzogranites, or the final stage of what was once magma. Their unique shapes seem frozen in time, making it easy to daydream of the time when they first teemed from the earth centuries ago. Coupled with the unusual crooked-trunked Joshua Trees, this place gives way to our childhood imaginings when we turned clouds into objects more palatable to the human mind. But make no mistake about it, the earth and sky above here are unquestionably out of this world.
Next time you’re in California looking for a road trip with the edge to make you feel like you took a wrong turn down the highway and ended up on Mars, don’t forget to check out Joshua Tree. The saloons and Old West varnish of the past blends seamlessly with the new vintage stores and speakeasy dive bars on Highway 62, sure to keep you off the grid and close to the natural rhythm and hum of Mother Earth just a little longer.
Plan your visit at http://www.nps.gov/jotr/
Travel buddies: Vanessa B. and Joanie D.
JOSHUA TREE ROAD TRIP - Video stills
A little preview of the Joshua Tree video montage to come.
- Insane hikes
- Awesome Oasis’
- Desert life literally bursting out (see caterpillar cocoon)
- and a man named Danny with a song to sing
HAPPY MONKEY - typo, but it stays
This Monday, don’t be afraid to sleep in a little.
This photo titled ‘First Winter’ (via Ben Torode on 500px) depicts one of the many baby Snow Monkeys of the aptly named Monkey Park in Jigokudani, Nagano, Japan. Here you can have the chance to see the snow monkeys bathing in the hot springs. I have tentative plans to go to Japan next year and definitely plan on visiting this place.
Happy trails ladies and vagabonds!
-t
(via ethereo)
JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK TIME LAPSE
Sometimes you just need to get away. This camping trip to Joshua Tree National Park, California’s high desert destination, was just the thing! And its my first time lapse!
Watch it in HD!
What do you think?
JOSHUA TREE TIME-LAPSE STILL!
This is a still from my very first attempt at a time-lapse. Sharing soon, so whatch out. And yes, that’s me getting my Reverse Warrior on in the morning at our campsite.
More photos and video to come. Lots to share!
