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Milford Track, Day 1: Te Anau Downs to Clinton Hut

Paulina DaoMarch 14, 201901.4K views

Ever since I did the Routeburn Track back in 2015, the Milford Track was very high on my list. Last year, I was lucky enough to score permits for this once in a life time backpacking trip. The Milford Track is a highly regulated Great Walk in New Zealand. Unlike other popular tracks, this one follows a strict schedule. Because of this, every hiker spends four days and thee nights on the trail. Read on to learn more about our first day from Te Anau Downs to Clinton Hut.

Exploring Death Valley with Farabee Jeeps

Paulina DaoFebruary 6, 20190879 views

Death Valley is a gem of a national park. It attracts its fair share of tourists with popular roadside attractions like Zabriskie Point, Badwater Basin and the Mesquite Flats Sand…

Hiking Calla Lily Valley, Garrapata State Park

Paulina DaoFebruary 4, 201923.1K views

Hiking Calla Lily Valley in Garrapata State Park, Big Sur, CA

It’s another wet winter for California. This means I’m staying closer to home because snow sports aren’t at the top of my to-do list. With rain in the forecast this past weekend, I took the opportunity to head back to Big Sur. I wanted to check out Calla Lily Valley at Garrapata State Park.

Exploring the Monterey Bay Aquarium

Paulina DaoJanuary 27, 20190680 views

I’m lucky I grew up in the Bay Area. Monterey and Santa Cruz were places my family frequented often. As a kid, the Monterey Bay Aquarium was one of my…

Stay at the Stepladder Ranch & Creamery

Paulina DaoJanuary 15, 20191787 views

Stepladder Ranch and Stepladder Creamery

The truth is, I secretly love rainy day weekends. It gives me an excuse to slow down, be lazy, and catch up on things around the house. I was preparing to tuck myself away for the weekend when my friend, Liz from Nipomo, reached out about a getaway to the Stepladder Ranch.

As an avid pop country music fan, farms and ranches are absolutely my thing. Growing up, I also raised pigs in the 4-H program. I was instantly sold on heading down to Cambria on California’s Central Coast to experience the magic.