My husband and I both grew up in Virginia but neither of us have really explored the Hampton Roads area, located in the Coastal Plains/Tidewater region of the state. The major independent cities that comprise Hampton Roads are Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, and Hampton. Recently a last minute work opportunity sent my husband…
You want to buy an RV. Now What?
So you’ve decided “Yo ho, yo ho, the RV life for me” but have no idea where to start. I got you. Finding your dream Recreational Vehicle (RV) can be a daunting task. Unfamiliar terminology alone creates a steep learning curve. The abundance of available information is a blessing and a curse. There are plenty…
Tecopa, California: Our Near Death Valley Experience
After boldly proclaiming that we were kicking off our maiden voyage with Death Valley National Park…we didn’t. Perhaps in the future with better preparation we may return but for several reasons, we didn’t end up visiting the park. For starters, we learned our first “Road Rules” lesson: Avoid putting yourself in a situation where you…
This Miracle Cure Gets Rid of Pesky Canker Sores in Days
Since childhood I have been plagued by a condition which can be summed up in two words in Chinese yet with no amount of Googling have I been able to find its neatly packaged equivalent in Western medicine and culture. The term “shang huo” (上火) translates literally to “on fire.” It manifests in the body…
I Lived by Joshua Tree for 4 Years – Here are the Food Spots I’m Obsessed With
I’ve had the bittersweet privilege to live by Joshua Tree National Park since 2017. The park receives well over two million visitors annually with a steady upward trend. Influencers and celebrities flock here from L.A. and elsewhere to “unplug” and pose for trendy photos with the iconic landscape. I say bittersweet because I was sent…
What’s the Fascination with True Crime? 10 Reasons Revealed
My Podcast and Netflix queues give my husband the heebie jeebies. I have tons of friends who share my love true crime but if that weren’t enough reassurance that I’m not alone, all the podcast hosts constantly remind me too. I’m a proud Weirdo, Murderino, Crime Junkie, and Team Wine member. These groups are predominantly…
How Akash Winery Accidentally Became our Favorite Harvest Host Stay
You haven’t celebrated a birthday until you’ve celebrated with the Nation’s finest. As far as months go November is one of my favorite. The second half revolves around a holiday dedicated to delicious food (and gratitude and family, blah blah blah). The first half, meanwhile, is dedicated to celebrating the birth of the United States…
5 Ways to Meditate When you Can’t F**king Sit Still
I cannot meditate in a box. I cannot meditate with a fox. Nor in a house. Nor with mouse. I cannot meditate here or there – I struggle to meditate anywhere. Not with an app, not with essential oils, not short of buying a sound bath kit on Amazon. There are a few ways however,…
These 4 Netflix Shows Will Restore Your Faith in Humanity
We are in the midst of a more contentious than ever election season amidst a global health crisis marked by social unrest and stay at home orders. If there was ever a time to shamelessly binge on entertainment, this is it, and with no end in sight. However, sometimes the stories we see on screen,…