Christina. P

Top Reasons to Be a Travel Nurse in Palm Springs
I’ve been a travel nurse for many years. My husband and I uproot ourselves about twice a year, with our two young children in tow. It’s...
How to Travel with Kids and Keep your Sanity
It’s never easy to travel with kids of any age, but here are some simple tips to make any trip a little easier. Keep calm and plug it...
Folk art of the desert- Part III – Desert Christ...
History: Desert Christ Park was established in 1951 on the five acres where the Evangelical Free Church now stands. The property was originally owned...
The Beautiful Doors and Gates of Palm Springs
I admit that I am starstruck—totally obsessed with the history and people of Hollywood. When my husband and I moved to Palm Springs, California, I...
How to Go from Clueless Tourist to Savvy Traveler
Whether you travel alone or with your family and friends, there’s a lot to consider before setting out. I’m not talking about the basics...
Folk Art of the Desert – Part II – East...
History of East Jesus Charles Russell is the man behind this folk art of the desert named East Jesus. He left his job in the tech industry in early...
Folk Art of the Desert – Part I – Salvation...
To me, folk art by locals is a broad term that describes the artists’ impressions of the area. I realize that’s probably not the refined...
“No Wonder Goldie Locks Was So Fussy” – Why...
Once I entered a hotel room to a slap in the face. I cringed from the noxious smell of stale cigarettes, alcohol and body odor, shuttering a second...
How we accidently got a free vacation to Las Vegas
One fine afternoon at the local mall, my husband and I were approached by a man who opened up a conversation with: “How would you like a free...
Fall Colors in The White Mountains, NH
Fall colors captured near the Franconia Notch which is a major pass through the White mountains in New Hampshire. Enjoy:
Pregnancy in the Sky
Years ago when I was a flight attendant for a small air carrier I was faced with a very unique situation. We were on the last flight of our day to...
Baby Cows
My husband and I were told of a beautiful hike that we must go on. Because we love to go for hikes we didn’t mind the fact that it would take...
Our Day of the Dead
My teenage son and I were on a trip in Virgina. For almost three weeks we used our little rental car to visit as many historic sites as possible. I...
Lost in the music
While on vacation, My dad took my two-year old son on a short trip to one of the largest Native American Pow Wows in the country. It’s a large...
GPS Gone Wild
My husband and I were visiting New Zealand. We decided to rent a car and go on a road trip to see the center of the island. God bless the Kiwis; they...
Happiest Place on Earth!
My son and I were vacationing at Disney World. He was about nine at the time. It was our second day of vacation and we decided to go to Epcot for the...