Hey Guys! I read many blogs and articles on hiking in Yosemite but all gave wildly different advice so imma break it down for everyone nice and simple.ย If you want hiking etiquette tips, a mix of easy and medium difficulty hikes, good photography locations and tips (with times to visit), off the beaten path… Continue reading The Ultimate Beginners Guide to Hiking in Yosemite Valley
Author: Amanda Lawrence
The Best Of San Francisco
In the 60โs San Francisco was known for psychedelics and the counter culture, in the 80โs-90โs it was the dot com boom and in the 00โs it's famous for Silicon Valley, tech companies and startups galore, a thriving art scene andโฆ human poop? Yes, the city has a feces epidemic largely related to homelessness issues… Continue reading The Best Of San Francisco
The Graffiti Alley No One Is Talking About
Hey Guys! As you may or may not know, I love my city like none other even with all its gritty parts, busy people and craziness! Toronto is an amazing place full of multicultural people, lively nightlife, active art scene and people who grind like youโve never seen before. There's always something new to be… Continue reading The Graffiti Alley No One Is Talking About
Free Activities In The USA’s Most Expensive City!
Hey there! We all know NYC is an expensive place! When I planned to visit this summer I had to create an itinerary that included AS MANY free things as humanly possible so I didn't throw my chequing account into overdraft.ย So here's a list of everything I did and planned to do as well… Continue reading Free Activities In The USA’s Most Expensive City!
Minimalist Packing for Costa Rica
Packing for Costa Rica in the offseason is no joke! You almost have to pack for every single season, all in one trip! This was a good challenge for me when it came to reducing my bag weight and it really was a task! Here is my final packing list for Costa Rica in June.… Continue reading Minimalist Packing for Costa Rica
Don’t Blow Your Budget in La Fortuna
Hey guys! After some disappointing research stating that Costa Rica was a very expensive country to visit, I was determined to prove it wrong! Here are some of the most inexpensive places in La Fortuna to visit (and some expensive ones that are worth the money! La Fortuna Waterfall With an entry cost of… Continue reading Don’t Blow Your Budget in La Fortuna
Secrets of Samara
Hey guys! So I have to say I wasnโt holding out any hopes for Costa Rica. All the research I did lead me to believe that it was overcrowded, expensive and touristy (three things I try to avoid like the plague). As a result, I planned on staying longer in three locations to cut costs… Continue reading Secrets of Samara
How To Ditch Fast Fashion And Pack Like A Minimalist Part 2
Hey there! Last week I was in a rage over fast fashion and I went over some ways to combat this monster of an industry. Today I'm going to talk about how to find a style that reflects you and how this is KEY to packing like a minimalist. (See how I said โlikeโ?) You… Continue reading How To Ditch Fast Fashion And Pack Like A Minimalist Part 2
How To Ditch Fast Fashion And Pack Like A Minimalist (at the same time)
Hey there! Can we talk about fast fashion for a second? Cheap retailers like h&m and forever 21 offer clothing prices that just cannot be beat. I mean 7$ for a t-shirt and 20$ jeans? Who wouldn't go for that. I'm here to tell you all about fast fashion, why it's bad, how you can… Continue reading How To Ditch Fast Fashion And Pack Like A Minimalist (at the same time)
The Truth About Tulum
Ahh Tulum, when you think of Tulum you probably imagine beautiful white sand beaches, turquoise blue waters, super accessible Mayan Ruins and โฆ the perfect Instagram opportunity? Oh, come on we all know youโre thinking it. Recently Tulum has been put on the map by it's countless IG worthy photo places. From Pablo Escobar's mansion,… Continue reading The Truth About Tulum