After a few whirlwind days in Paris we were ready for the next city in our Europe trip, Avignon. I chose this city because of the fairy-tale like architecture and it wasn’t overly populated with tourists. To get there we had to take the train, which was the fastest and most affordable, but a holy nightmare when you’re lugging two giant bags and have to quickly scramble off and onto… Keep Reading
Like a lot of people I’ve always dreamed of going to Europe, but it seems to be (at least in American culture) that we talk a lot about the things we would like to do, see, and experience, but put it off to when it’s more “convenient” or until retirement age. I found myself making these same rationalizations, so I made a deal with myself at 27 that I would… Keep Reading
As much as I love to explore new places, I find myself always going back to Blue River Reservoir. Our friend, Alex, was kind enough to share the location to this gem when Sailor Jerry sent me out for an off the grid camping trip a few years ago. Alex hand drew a map and provided a drop pin near the location so that we could find it easily. About… Keep Reading
Throughout my Daily Life series, I would share with you a handful of photos from hikes, beach trips, and other attractions around Oregon. Since Daily Life was always just a brief recap of the past week or two, I didn’t ever go into depth about my trip experiences and kept the photos pretty minimal. After hearing from you guys that you really enjoyed those posts, I decided to start an… Keep Reading
Image source: Lindsey Rickert Photography If you remember my Behind The Scenes post, than you’re already familiar with my friend and photographer, Lindsey Rickert. She also took my banner and profile image for the blog! This summer Lindsey will be embarking on a journey across the United States to photograph as many drive-in theaters as she can. The images will be compiled into a coffee table book that is meant… Keep Reading
A few weeks ago I went berry picking with some friends at Columbia Farms and Kruger Farms here in Oregon. We loaded up on tons of fresh blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and boysenberries! It takes a little bit of work, but it was a great experience and I’ve been able to whip up several new recipes using the fresh berries! I made my Mini Fruit Tarts for my friends in exchange… Keep Reading
Here are some of my favorite photos from our trip to Lost Lake a week ago! If you’re looking for the ultimate camping spot to disconnect from the world for a few days, this is it! I will admit that I had Instagram and indoor plumbing withdrawals after the first day, but I quickly got over it and embraced the peace and quiet and rustic appeal of this Pacific Northwest… Keep Reading