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…
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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…
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,…