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Tag Archives: travel

Packing the Backpack

September 2, 2013by brooke.ezratorffulton Leave a comment

Every trip is different, but here is our basic list for packing. Of course, make the necessary additions and substitutions as needed. Please note that while you have personal gear […]

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Trekking Basics

The Elephant Seals at Piedras Blancas

September 1, 2013by brooke.ezratorffulton Leave a comment

This California beach, located just north of downtown San Simeon, is home to the northern elephant seals, a species native to the Pacific coastline of North American. Male seals are […]

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Central Coast

Resources

August 29, 2013by brooke.ezratorffulton Leave a comment

The world of the internet has opened up an array of booking and search engine sights for international flights and hotels, but sometimes going to the inside sources can offer […]

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Basics

Weeping Rock

August 25, 2013by brooke.ezratorffulton Leave a comment

Meandering along the nature path, this trail introduces you to the plants within Zion National Park. After walking an easy paved road (with a few stairs) through the valley floor, […]

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Trails, Zion National Park National, Zion National Park Utah

Angels Landing

August 25, 2013by brooke.ezratorffulton 2 Comments

A moderate to difficult hike, this climb is well worth the effort. From the top of Angels Landing you look down into the Valley of Zion National Park, watching the […]

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Trails, Zion National Park National, Zion National Park Utah

The Narrows

August 19, 2013by brooke.ezratorffulton Leave a comment

The Narrows is a section, North Fork canyon, along the Virgin River. It is not uncommon for the whole valley floor to be flooded by the river. As its name suggests, […]

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Trails, Zion National Park National, Zion National Park Utah

Personal accounts of a family road trip

August 19, 2013by brooke.ezratorffulton Leave a comment

Not everyone’s dream post-wedding activity would be a road trip to the hottest place on earth with your new in-laws, but what can you say? We are not your typical […]

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Personal

Nepal Map

August 19, 2013by brooke.ezratorffulton Leave a comment

This Google map is marked with everything from hotel locations to holy shrines, and even the mountain peaks. The map focuses on the areas where we will be spending our […]

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Basics, Maps

A Bite From Africa in Central Tel Aviv

August 18, 2013by brooke.ezratorffulton Leave a comment

At heart we both are children and there is no better place to express this than in the safety of the Safari where we can mimic animals, roar like lions, […]

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Tel Aviv Area

Death Valley National Park

August 11, 2013by brooke.ezratorffulton Leave a comment

Located on the boarder between southern California and Nevada, east of the Sierra Nevada mountains, Death Valley National Park is known for its extremes. From weather temperatures to sand dunes […]

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Death Valley National Park CA, Death Valley National Park National, Death Valley National Park Nevada

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Brooke, Tzachi, & Sauvy

Tzachi, Brooke, & Summit

Brooke and Tzachi are just the typical couple with passion for travel, good wine, delicious food, and laughter. They currently reside in San Francisco, but visit Tzachi's original home, Israel, often. It is through these adventures that they test themselves, growing stronger with each passing day.

Currently, they are busy planning there next adventure and training the newest member of their family, Summit. As a Husky puppy, she has endless energy and is ready to get going!

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