PhotosI love vacations so much that I’ve made the effort to take one every month the past year. But why spend tons of money traveling to far-off destinations when we San Diegans have so much …
November 17, 2015
I'm Lisa Bruhn and I confess, I love to explore! My curious nature drives me to seek opportunities to travel, explore new places, and meet new people. This passion was passed on from my father, a wanderer in his own right, also an astronomer, who still at age 82 has a burning desire to travel and explore.
Sometimes it's the intrigue of experiencing a new destination that hasn't made it yet on our list of places we've been, and sometimes it's returning to a favorite place to build new memories. These places can be 10 minutes away or 10 hours away — it's about the adventure and the journey more than it is about the destination itself.
I'm a storyteller and admire the power of the pen, the ability to share an experience, the sights, sounds, tastes, and special uniqueness of a place, people, culture — to inspire someone to want to go there and experience it for themselves. I liken it to the elder society of a tribe, passing along wisdom, in the tone of... Let me tell you about the unique fruit only found in South America, or the origin of the Toltec wisdom, or a historic cathedral and the dramatic stories inside its walls.I've seen too many people complain their lives are boring, but I just can't understand how someone could be bored when there is so much out there to explore, see, and do. Carpe Diem!
Articles by Lisa Bruhn
Weekend Carlsbad
Art meets nature in Idyllwild
Just two hours north of San Diego, nature and art commingle: Idyllwild is a quick mountain getaway for those of us in low-lying Southern California cities, but also a haven for artisans who want to …
April 25, 2015
Defining BIG in Sequoia National Park
I expected it to be colder here in January. I packed snow boots, hiking boots, three jackets, and two sweatshirts for the 36-hour trip. Usually, I pack light – only a small carry-on bag for …
March 28, 2015
The magic of Salem, MA
My first recollection with mystical powers was when I was 10 and my sister was attempting to cast a spell on our unsuspecting cat. The candles, chanting, and “brew” she was mixing had me intrigued. …
November 2, 2014
De-stress in Borrego Springs
Stressed? “Take a big long deep breath in, and then slowly exhale out,” according to my yoga teacher. But for those of us who rush through life in a hyper-busy routine, there’s no time to …
October 14, 2014
Digital detox in Julian
A digital detox vacation is one where you can’t get cellphone, satellite or internet service of any kind. Ok, I might've just sent you into a panic attack with this thought – so take a …
April 18, 2014
I survived Carlsbad Village Faire
Today I was a very brave person. Despite my inner voice telling me to stay home, give my busy self a relaxing day for a change, I put the leash on my dog and we …
May 12, 2013
Oregon's Multnomah Falls
About an hour's drive outside of Portland, in the early morning sunrise, I had the pleasure of experiencing some of Northern Oregon’s most beautiful sights. When in Oregon, it's hard not to want to interact …
February 25, 2013
The Allure of Paris: Eiffel Tower
PARIS! All the tour books, online research, talking with friends who have been there, and pre-trip planning don’t prepare you for the overwhelming feeling of immersion once arriving in Paris. On a recent business trip …
March 29, 2012