One of my favorite islands that I’ve visited is Catalina Island. It’s a must-go destination, especially if you live in Los Angeles. I’ve been there three times now. Santa Catalina, one of California’s Channel Islands, lies southwest of Los Angeles. It’s known for its wildlife, dive sites, and Mt. Orizaba, its highest peak. About 22 miles south-southwest of Los Angeles, the island is made up of two towns: the incorporated [...]

There is a famous quote by St. Augustine: “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page." I now realize the truth of these words. When you meet people from different cultures, visiting different places will make you humble enough to realize how little you know about this world. Writing a travel journal will take you back to the same experiences even years [...]