The Mission San Juan Bautista is the largest of the 21 missions on the California Mission Trail- an incredibly beautiful and well-preserved mission which is also known as The Mission of Music. And, oh my goodness you guys- what an amazing introduction to the history of California I had, with a visit to this peaceful… Continue reading Mission San Juan Bautista – On the California Mission Trail
Tag: Northern California
A weekend in Carmel by the Sea
The charming town of Carmel in Northern California makes the perfect destination for a staycation in the USA. Located in Monterey County, the town is an idyllic West Coast paradise, with beautiful beaches, the cutest 1920s cottages I have ever seen, and a relaxed and dare I say it genteel kind of a vibe. It's… Continue reading A weekend in Carmel by the Sea
What to do in Sacramento, California
What is there to do in Sacramento, anyway? Despite being the capital city of California, it tends to be completely off the radar to visitors to the Golden State. It makes sense, kind of... LA has the dazzling lights of Hollywood, San Francisco has its hilly roads and hippy history, and San Diego has its… Continue reading What to do in Sacramento, California