Garlic Festival

Top 4 Reasons to Attend the Garlic Festival Near Long Beach, Washington

There’s something special about the joy of small-town summertime festivals, and the Garlic Festival near Long Beach, Washington is no exception. It’s one of many fun annual events in Pacific County, but if you’re a garlic lover, there’s nothing quite like it! From roasted garlic to whipped garlic, garlic fries, and even garlic flavored ice…

Kids at a Let's Imagine yoga camp

Who is Let’s Imagine and Why Have I Joined Their team?

Somewhere right now there is a little boy in an impoverished country feeling lost and forgotten. He is fortunate that he has the basics in life: shelter, food, and water; but his young life is still a struggle. He has to work long days helping his parents in the little café they own in Bali.…

Jelsa, Croatia

The Wonderful Tranquility, Beauty, and History of Hvar, Croatia

I only spent 24 hours on the island of Hvar, Croatia, but I’ll never forget it. There is a magical energy on the island that pulses through you when you step onto her rocky shores. The turquoise waters of the Adriatic Sea embrace the island like a long lost lover, and you find yourself lost in the beauty, day dreaming about never leaving. I’m so glad I got to experience the lovely tranquility, stunning beauty, and rich history of Hvar, Croatia.

Lovely Tranquility

The charming town of Jelsa is home to only a few thousand lucky residents, which is probably why it’s so quiet. The only interruption to the tranquility is the regular sound of church bells ringing, which is a common occurrence throughout Europe. Jelsa is nestled between the two highest mountain peaks on the island, with Hum to the east and St. Nicolas on the west. It has a nice protected harbor, perfect for escaping storms and taking refuge.

The beautiful country of Montenegro

3 Reasons Why Montenegro is One of My New Favorite Countries

Standing at the marina in Kotor, staring up at an ancient fortress built into the granite cliffside of a regal mountain, I wondered why I had never planned on going to Montenegro. For some reason, it wasn’t even a country I had considered visiting, but sometimes the smaller lesser known countries are full of wonderful surprises, and such is the case with Montenegro. It is absolutely gorgeous!

Montenegro is only a few hours away from Croatia, and since I had a week to kill I thought it would be fun to go on a road trip to see Montenegro, along with Bosnia and Herzegovina, and wow, I’m so glad I did! These are three reasons why Montenegro is now one of my new favorite countries.

The Stunning Drive Along the Coast