hiking

Hiking is all fun and games, frolicking in fields and wandering in the woods, until the lights go out. By the glow of the moon, a joyous jaunt can transform into a hair-raising, terror-stricken tumble into your worst nightmare

Located just 90 miles north of Los Angeles is Santa Barbara, a beautiful beach town with plenty of activities and adventures. The weather stays in the 70s pretty much all year round and is a perfect place for a getaway.

Despite their relatively industrial setting and proximity to Chicago, the dunes have a level of biodiversity that rivals even the state of Hawaii. Any bird watcher, hiker, swimmer or general nature lover should put this park on their to-see list!

Taking advice from those who have lived in or been to Oahu, we compiled our recommendations and headed off for an action-packed week in Hawaii.

From the excitement of school returning to in-person to the stress of midterm season, a fall break sounds pretty good right about now. It's the perfect time to plan a weekend getaway to relax in between midterm cycles.

Here are some low-cost activities to do with your family and friends around Berkeley. Not only will you have a blast, but your wallet will thank you later. 

Living in the Berkeley area comes with its fair share of perks, one of them being access to beautiful hiking trails and amazing weather.

When you hear “Switzerland,” you may think of chocolate, cheese, watches, army knives and the Alps. Switzerland is home to more than 8 million people and is a fantastic vacation destination to many more. Three years ago, I got to visit my older sister, who is currently studying in Zurich. She showed me some of the major attractions back then, and now, after living in Switzerland for a few years, my sister has found more favorites and sweet spots in Switzerland. I asked her a few questions on her favorite places and recommendations around Switzerland so that when you get a chance to visit, you have an idea of what to do.

I spent the summer of 2018 river rafting, gawking in awe at Machu Picchu and enjoying some exotic cherimoya cake in a quaint cafe overlooking the beach.