Started the year 2023 with my first hike of the year in Stanford, Palo Alto called Dish Loop Trail. It is a 3.7 mile loop with 534 ft elevation. Roughly today was our eighth time we have been to this hike, we love this hike as it involves enough workout for us to flex our muscles. My toddler likes this hike as the view keeps him engaged with some dry trees, mountains and he can spot deers on the rolling hills.

I recently moved to Canada and love the winter here, most say its harsh and unpleasant but I love it. The soft and white snowflakes, cloudy sky, frozen rivers and paths and to top it all winter wear. If all this excites you then Quebec City in winter is a must visit. I explored the city for 3 days and I think that is enough time to see the beauty but to explore the city and understand the history you need at least a week.

A gem in California’s central coast with wine tasting rooms and Danish bakeries that creates a delightful tourist experience and feels like a world away. If you are looking for an experience full of fairy tales and small town, Solvang is the perfect destination. We visited the town on the first weekend of February which gave us the perfect time to enjoy the sunshine. Although the town is always sunny but it get up to 100 degrees in the months of May-August so don’t forget to carry your sunscreen.

Palm Springs is a perfect weekend spot to get away from chilly fall/winter winds in bay area. The weather is perfect to wear shorts and comfortable linen but not sweaty hot, sounds perfect right :). The average day temperature is 27 degrees and gets around 18 degrees at night. The town resonates the theme of its name and covered with long beautiful palm trees stretched for miles. The resorts are all themed and amazing spot to relax and a good spa.