The Free Spirit's Survival Guide
It's wild to believe that it has been a whole year since we have been quarantining and socially distancing from our "normal routines." Fortunately, restrictions are starting to lift across the world including the US allowing us to slowly reach a bit of normalcy. Even though having limitations on traveling to most destinations is a…
It's taken me forever to write up this blog post as it's been four months since we've been in Bali - but here it finally is, friends. Oh, Bali, there are a million things I can say about this beautiful Indonesian island. It's hot, humid, and HOT, but the views are stunning and the people…
Continue reading ➞ What to Expect For Your First Time in Bali
My sister and I visited Canada for the first time back in June. It was the best and first spontaneous weekend adventure I have ever taken. I have always thought of myself as a spontaneous person, but after that weekend I now understand how freeing it feels. So basically what I'm saying is, take as…
You may have heard on the news, (or not) that Seattle decided to make history happen during the week of Super Bowl Sunday. I like to call this event a Super Bowl miracle because my dreams definitely came true that week. Generally, in Seattle, the temperature doesn't drop low enough for the rain to turn…
Since the last time we talk a lot of things have changed in my life - positively.October 7 was the first official day I became a Seattleite.Hmm... still can't get over how that sounds - Seattleite; it makes me laugh every time.After living in Portland for exactly two years, it was hard to leave it…
Oregon is one of the coolest states ever (not that I'm biased or anything) and is the place that I will always call home. We drove an hour east to a little town called Hood River because I was on the hunt for the popular picturesque scene of the famous Mt. Hood sitting behind a…
Last month my sister came for a last minute visit from California to hang out with me for the 4th of July. I love it when I get visits from people it gets me excited and it gives me a reason to do all of the touristy things and get excited all over again. Of…
It's been two years since I've lived near a beach and it wasn't until this past winter when I realized how much I have missed it. Don't get me wrong, I love the mountains BUT I also love the salty blue ocean against my skin. The Oregon Coast is absolutely beautiful but unless you have…
About a month ago my stepmom invited me on a last minute trip to Southern California. I could never pass up on last minute getaways, they're my favorite and in my opinion they are the most fun since they're never fully planned. This was my first official trip down to SoCal and it wasn't a…
I was inspired by a friend to create this post after they saw some Portland pictures on the Bedhead Nomad Instagram. Photography is one of my most favorite hobbies so of course being in a place as beautiful as the Pacific Northwest makes taking photos seem effortless. If you haven't made your way to the…
Continue reading ➞ 5 Must-See Places to Visit Near Portland, Oregon
