Destinations

The Pacific shimmered gold as my partner and I pulled off Highway 1 near Big Sur. The cliffs glowed in the last light, waves thundered below, and for a moment, time felt still. That’s the magic of the Scenic Drives in the West — beauty so vast, it slows even the restless traveler. After visiting…

It was just after sunrise when I stood on the rim of Crater Lake in Oregon, breath fogging in the thin morning air, my camera heavy in hand. The lake below looked impossibly blue—so blue it redefined the word for me. A mist lifted from the caldera, swirling like smoke, and for a brief moment,…

The first time I arrived in Cannon Beach, I stood barefoot on the sand as the sun slipped behind Haystack Rock, that iconic basalt sea stack rising from the Pacific. The air smelled of salt and driftwood, and the only sound was the rhythmic crash of waves.  Years later, on a quiet morning in Rockaway…

There’s a reason travelers return again and again to the red rock country — the Best Day Trips from Sedona offer an unbeatable mix of culture, history, and scenery. From ghost towns to national parks, every journey reveals a new layer of Northern Arizona’s story. Beyond the beauty of Cathedral Rock and Oak Creek Canyon,…

The first time I photographed San Diego, I was standing on the rugged edge of Sunset Cliffs, watching the horizon ignite in shades of tangerine and violet. The Pacific light is different here — softer, more cinematic, as if the coastline itself was designed for photographers.  Since then, I’ve returned to San Diego more times…

One foggy evening along the Embarcadero, I remember stopping near the Ferry Building just as a street saxophonist started playing “Summertime.” The Bay Bridge lights shimmered across the water, couples walked hand in hand, and I realized something important: San Francisco at night isn’t just about landmarks — it’s about moments.  After visiting this city…