Burney Falls in Shasta County, CA is one of those places one never forgets. But one must stay there long enough to embrace and enjoy its energy. It is powerful! Hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail get to encounter it. Others can access it by driving on highway 299 and then taking highway 89.
With a population of approximately 1,600 in 2017, this tiny town by the highway and up by the mountains was designated most beautiful USA Small Town not long ago. I can’t remember what year exactly but it doesn’t matter. Dunsmuir, Siskiyou County, California, is beautiful, historic, charming and a heaven for those who appreciate wandering … More Why You Must Stop At This California Town If You Are Heading North.
By Lupita Peimbert. (Road Tripping) – A last minute opportunity took me to Sacramento the other day. I quickly booked a trip on GetAround.com and chose a Smart Car, loving it because it is small thus easy to park and a gas saver. Friday afternoon came and so my time to return to the San … More People Can Do This to Avoid Traffic.
“Never go on trips with anyone you do not love.” -Ernest Hemingway
(Mexico) – Only 2% of Palenque can be seen, the rest is under the jungle and the hills. For the little we were able to see, the Mayan City in the state of Chiapas is magnificent. You have to be there, you have to see it and smell it to fully understand its grandiosity. Here … More The Mayan’s Palenque in Pictures.
When you ask someone if you could talk their picture, somehow the photograph tends to be less natural than when you take it impromptu. But it is also great when someone agrees with you, and you capture not only their image but something about their life. And that’s how I learned a little more about … More Fotos con Permiso.
By Lupita Peimbert (Travel) – Located 120 kilometers South of Cancun in the state of Quintana Roo, Tulum -the archaeological site, is one of the three most visited places in Mexico. The moment one sees the Caribbean sea, a 12-meter cliff and the ruins of a Mayan Castle on top of it, one understands why. … More The Iguanas in Tulum Are Not Your Regular Iguanas.
The United States has amazing landscapes. This video shows images from California to Colorado by train. Photos, video and content by Lupita Peimbert. Support independent storytelling by sharing this video with your friends. 🙂
“I am the one who eats breakfast gazing at morning glories.” – Basho (Travel) – Morning Glory is one of the most charming restaurants in Oregon. The food is delicious, the ambiance cozy, and the way you are treated couldn’t be better. It is in Ashland, and it is a stop one must make while … More Food: Morning Glory in Oregon.
By LupitaPeimbert (Travel) For several years, going to the Redwood forests during Holiday weekends was part of my life, and I treasure those beautiful experiences with nature. And then I’ve taken as a habit to lose myself in the Redwoods whenever I feel stressed out, any weekend, any day possible. It was and is easy because … More The Most Charming Ancient Forests are in California.
By Lupita Peimbert. (Travel) – It was still dark when I arrived at one of Istanbul’s airports at 4am via Turkish Airlines. As a member of Couchsurfing, I had arranged my stay at Altay’s home in the Asian side of Istanbul. For those who may not be familiar with Couchsurfing, this is a community for … More In Istanbul I Stayed with a Man I had Never Met Before.
By Lupita Peimbert (Travel.) I was alone, single, and excited to be in Istanbul, a city that is part European and part Asian. My host dropped me off at the Ferry, and as soon as I boarded, I was able to see the other side of the Bosphorus, and a skyline of places I would … More 3 Unforgettable places in Istanbul.
By Lupita Peimbert (Travel) – Paris is one of the most beautiful, romantic, and interesting cities in the world, no doubt. Simply said, Paris is a circle with a river crossing in the middle and around. One can find amazing and landmarks along both sides of the Seine river, but to see all its well-known … More First Time in Paris, finally? One Visit May Not Be Enough To See It All!
It is not for everyone, but many do it. You may call it however you like: time out, solo travel, going on your own. After traveling alone for 15 years, I highly recommend to take a trip near or far all by yourself, at least once in our life. Make it a weekend or a month … More 5 Reasons To Travel Alone.
