Read MoreThere are no cars, there is no electricity, no water (except in Santa Cruz campground). No cell service. No Netflix, no Starbucks, 7-11, Amazon or Uber. You are on your own, completely. Which is both awesome and, well, a bit unnerving at times - depending on which island you go to. Preparation and self reliance is a must when visiting.
Seems about the perfect place to turn another decade older….
Joshua Tree
Joshua Tree has always been a place I’ve wanted to visit, those crazy Dr. Seuss style trees and the beautiful sunset images…what is not to love? Well, besides the heat during the summer - man, it is no joke! It is like being inside an oven. I gotta say though, I far prefer the dry heat over humid Atlanta heat. Still, the desert can be cruel and you can not be overly hydrated. Water is your best friend here.
Read MoreVenice Beach, CA - The Venice Canals
Read MoreIf you didn’t know to look for them, you would probably just walk or drive right by and never even know.
Venice Beach, CA
Read MoreEverything from surfing, volleyball, basketball, hand ball, tennis, skateboarding and weightlifting are all along the boardwalk. You can even rent bikes and take a ride on over to Santa Monica, if you wanted to.