5 Foods to Try in Lansing Michigan
There's a lot that can be said about Lansing Michigan, it's the capital of the state, it's growing neighborhoods have a lot to offer, the MSU campus is gorgeous, etc. But I never would have expected it to be such a foodie town! Spending a few days sampling some of the Midwest's finest, here are 5 foods I highly recommend if you're ever in the area.
Moon Palace Vacation in Jamaica
when a friend of mine won an all-inclusive trip to Jamaica and offered to take me as his +1, I had a choice; try to contact companies to get in as much adventure as possible, film around the resort, or completely turn off and aside from occasional guilt for not featuring a location, ACTUALLY relax! I chose the later.
Lansing, Michigan Travel Guide
The capital of Michigan blew me away with it's growing neighborhoods and delicious places to eat and drink. But more than that, Lansing blew me away with it's pride. At every stop, the owners and managers were beyond excited to tell us about their company, how they got started, and what it meant to them to be a part of this community. Here are some of the incredible stops in the Lansing area that I definitely recommend checking out.
Traverse City, Michigan Travel Guide
Traverse City has so much to offer! Between it's incredible food and drink, to it's beautiful rolling dunes, and tree covered backroads. It's Pure Michigan with a cherry on top!
Hiking to Potato Harbor and Snorkeling in the Channel Islands - Santa Cruz Island
When I think of California National Parks, I tend to think of Yosemite, or Sequoia, or the Redwoods. I never even knew that there was a park so close to Los Angeles, and so completely different than any other national park I've ever been to. Channel Islands National Park is located just off the coast of Ventura, about 90 minutes away from Los Angeles. The park consists of 5 islands and their surrounding waters. Between the land adventures and the sea, this is one amazing and unique park.
White Water Rafting the Killer Kern River
The Killer Kern. That’s what they call it. The Kern River has claimed over 280 lives since 1968 and another 8 this summer alone. After learning that less than 2% of accidents occur on commercial rafting trips and being reassured that we would not only be rafting with Ed, but he would take along his best guides for the trip, I began to feel better about the idea.
A Moment of Gratitude
Moments like these are sometimes hard to find. Those beautiful perfect moments where you are so present and grateful to be right there, right then, that before you know it tears are brimming at your eyelids. And it's even more incredible when those moments come unexpectedly. Sometimes I find myself expecting those awestruck times to come staring at a sunrise or a mountain, and those do occur, but when it's an ordinary day and you're suddenly so paralyzed with gratitude, it's beautiful.
Why YouTube Scares Me
I've been creating and hosting Monica Goes for over two years now and I have a confession...YouTube scares me. This entire social media, blogging, and vlogging world scares me! I feel a bit old and late to the game. When I started, I had to google "how to use twitter". All I ever wanted to do was host and inspire people to go on adventures! SEO's, MCN's, CPM's...all I knew was I wanted to be a CEO of my own brand, the rest of those three letter terms are gibberish to me. It's been one serious learning curve!
10 Things To Do in and Around Dublin
Traveling to Ireland? Here are 10 things to do in and around Dublin. Find out where to eat, here the best Irish music, and see the Irish countryside
Extreme Cave Kayaking in Pismo Beach California
Pismo Beach, California offers some of the best cave kayaking in the world at Dinosaur Caves. As someone who’s afraid of everything, cave kayaking really pushed me to my limits and was worth every awesome risk!
Chicago Travel Guide - Downtown Adventures, Pizza, and the Skydeck
Chicago is a must-visit big city full of amazing food, adventures, and more. From Navy Pier, to the Seadog Boat Tour, to Pizza at Lou Malnati’s and popcorn at Garrett’s Popcorn, there’s so much to do and eat in Chicago! And for adrenaline junkies, stand on the Skydeck at Willis Tower and see the city from above.
Hanging Bridges, Horseback Riding, and Zorbing in Arenal Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a country full of adventures. In one day at Mistico Park, we go to do the Arenal Hanging Bridges, Horseback Riding, and Zorbing. If you’re looking for a Costa Rican adventure, look no further!
The Springs Resort & Spa - Costa Rica
The Springs Resort and Spa in Costa Rica is one of the most luxurious hotels in the world. With room views overlooking Arenal Volcano, a swim up bar, and an animal sanctuary on site, this resort has something for everyone.
Costa Rica Travel Guide - What To Do, Where To Stay, How to Experience Pura Vida
The first thing I learned in Costa Rica is “Pura Vida” which means pure life and that became the theme of our trip. From our driver picking us up at the airport and telling us all about the culture and people of Costa Rica, to exploring the countryside on our way to the resort, I did my best to sit back and take it all in. We showed up at The Springs Resort and Spa and between the stunning view of Arenal Volcano, the luxurious accommodations, and the swim up bar I knew this was the perfect place for me to be at this time in my life.
National Park 100 - For the Newcomer...
National parks were not super on my radar yet. My dad and I planned a long road trip for the move to California and THAT’S where I started to get it. We stopped in Moab and took pictures at Arches National Park, we took back roads to drive through part of Rocky Mountain National Park, we stopped at the Grand Canyon to take in all of the wonder and man did it spark something in me!
Horseback Riding to the Hollywood Sign
Mighty Mongoose features some amazing adventures in some of America’s biggest cities. And they take things one step further and create entire packages like Catalina Island and Zipline excursions, airplane tours over Malibu Canyon, sunrise Hot Air Balloon rides, 2-day Niagara Falls tour from NYC, and more! So when I was coming up with unique things to do in L.A., a horseback ride to the hollywood sign seemed like a pretty epic adventure!
To Connect or Not to Connect - That is the Question...
When I travel I want to relax and live completely in the moment...and yet I work, I hustle, and I try to stay on top of everything connected with the show. I tell myself I'll relax and embrace the moments when I'm without wifi, and yet on the inside I'm panicking and wondering what amazingness I'm missing online. So here is my question for ya'll. How do we learn to live in the moments in front of us when there's a glowing screen to look at and emails that must be answered?
Shooting a Webseries on an iPhone
For me it was a way to start. A way to learn about this whole hosting thing and taking videos when I'm out and about. I never could have dreamed the show would take off and get to the point where it is today. And all shot on my iPhone!
Kayaking and Whale Watching in Newport Beach
Looking for an epic day of adventures in Southern California? Head to Newport Beach and spend the day on the water. I spent the morning kayaking and then we did a whale watching tour in the afternoon. Here’s what it was like!
Airboat Tour on the Louisiana Bayou
One thing I try to do no matter where I go, is find a unique adventure; and if I can, something outdoors. For my trip to New Orleans, I had one goal: go on an airboat ride!