travel picture mondays #2

the last few mondays have been crazy, but i'm gonna make sure that from now on i don't miss another. below are two photos taken in my travels. the first is from a recent trip to Kansas City, Missouri. the second was actually taken while on vacation in beautiful Guanacaste, Costa Rica at the Paradisus Playa Conchal Resort. Pura Vida!

secret places #2

One of the best secret places in the country lies in northern Los Angeles County, in the Antelope Valley. This sleepy little area of California is my hometown, and boasts an area that even many of the locals have never set foot in: the California Poppy Reserve.



From spring to late summer, the reserve explodes in the vibrant colors of the state flower of California, the Golden Poppy. The rolling fields provide both an incredible backdrop for photos as well as some of the best views for hiking that the United States has to offer.




Though picking the flowers is against the law, passing the time in this visual oasis in the desert is not, and as the temperatures warm a visit to the Poppy Reserve is a must do trip for anyone living in, or traveling to, beautiful Southern California.

- TM

vancity

tonight marks the start of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. with the games in town, Vancouver (aka vancity) is looking for an economic boom with the tourists, athletes and media that will be attending.

i have long been told that vancity is one of the most amazing cities in the world. though i have not had a chance to head up to check it out, i am planning to in the next 12 months.

while reading up on the city, i found this great website on ideas for a 48 hour getaway. check it out and let me know your thoughts!


Vancouver Weekend Guide

traveling cheaper in 2010

today's post is just a quick one. Senior Travel Editor for Travelocity Genevieve Brown gives us all tips today on how to save money in our travels in 2010. It's a great video, very informative. I couldn't believe how in just the 3rd quarter airlines made $700 million on baggage fees alone! Also the tips on flying Tues/Wed to get cheaper flights was excellent.


http://news.yahoo.com/video/us-15749625/saving-money-on-travel-in-2010-17803167