LA to San Fran

If I had to pick my favourite drive in the entire world, it would be this one. I didn't think it was possible to fall more in love with California but then we took a road trip from Los Angeles all the way to San Francisco stopping in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Big Sur, Carmel, and Santa Cruz. I fell head over heels in love and if anyone is dabbling with the idea of doing this drive- I could literally not recommend it enough!

Big Sur alone is a magical place that fills you with serenity and peace. It's no surprise that many artists escape here to get their creative juices flowing! Other favourite stops along the way included The Madonna Inn (weirdest and best place ever- I felt like I was trapped in a 60's horror film but in a good way), Julie Prrfeer bridge and the Santa Cruz boardwalk. 

Must.do.again.

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San Simeon, California

So after visiting the Hearst Castle, I immediately decided what I would be doing if I won the lottery. Jesus! The place is incredible.

I went for the first time when I did a road trip up the coast to San Francisco and went the second time with some friends visiting from Canada. We had an amazing time taking in the architecture and grounds but the best part of our entire time there was seeing random Zebras on the side of the road. The Hearst Castle used to have it's very own zoo and instead of selling the animals, Mr. Hearst just let them escape. To this day you can sometimes see some pretty unique creatures just roaming freely along the highway. Naturally after spotting a zebra, we got out of the car, climbed a barb wire fence and tried to chase them down.

So fun!

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Throwback Thursday: Desert Tripping

The debate on Aliens is still up in the air but if you come to Joshua Tree you will not only believe in extraterrestrial activity but you will also feel like you are visiting another planet. It is insane in the best way possible.

I have been there twice now and can't wait to go back when I visit California again. Although many people retreat here to escape the city and get inspired, there is surprisingly a lot to do. From all the art installations in the middle of nowhere to some great sweat inducing hike routes in the National Park, you can definitely fill up your days. My FAVOURITE, favourite thing though is hanging out at the Integratron which is a large dome in Bakersfield (20 minutes from the town of Joshua Tree).

  

The Integratron is located on an intersection of powerful geomagnetic forces that is believed to amplify the energy required for rejuvention and healing.  They offer daily "sound baths" or "brain baths" which are basically the best thing ever. If you allow it, it can bring you to a state between consciousness and sleep. You lay on comfy mats and blankets surrounded by healing rocks and  listen to crystal singing bowls that somebody begins to play. Each noise triggers a different chakra in your body.  Kooky or not- I left both times feeling like I had slept for a week straight at a spa.

LOVE!

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