Travel – GAINS AND GLOW

Travel – GAINS AND GLOW https://gainsandglow.com travel. fitness. wellness. Wed, 27 Aug 2025 21:08:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://i0.wp.com/gainsandglow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/cropped-gainsandglow-logo-1.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Travel – GAINS AND GLOW https://gainsandglow.com 32 32 208935343 5-Day Trip to Las Vegas, Nevada: Part 2 https://gainsandglow.com/5-day-trip-to-las-vegas-nevada-part-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=5-day-trip-to-las-vegas-nevada-part-2 https://gainsandglow.com/5-day-trip-to-las-vegas-nevada-part-2/#respond Sat, 26 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://gainsandglow.com/?p=9050 When in the Brightest City on Earth: have a taste of Rome at the Trevi Fountain Vegas, explore Roman architecture at Caesars Palace, navigate to the giant Sphere, and round out the trip at The Fountains of Bellagio and Paris Las Vegas. Trip Dates: March 17th-21st, 2025 catch-up on part 1 Hello Day 2 of the Adobe Summit…

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5-Day Trip to Las Vegas, Nevada: Part 1 https://gainsandglow.com/5-day-trip-to-las-vegas-nevada-part-1/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=5-day-trip-to-las-vegas-nevada-part-1 https://gainsandglow.com/5-day-trip-to-las-vegas-nevada-part-1/#respond Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:48:11 +0000 https://gainsandglow.com/?p=8890 Hello Las Vegas! Let’s explore Fremont St., get mouthwatering Thai cuisine, & stroll around Downtown Las Vegas to see epic artwork. Trip Dates: March 17th-21st, 2025 I was up a 3AM to make my way to RDU for my early flight! lol! slayed it though. You know the drill! Starbucks is my go-to spot whilst traveling at the airport: great high…

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4-Day Trip to Dallas + Southlake, Texas https://gainsandglow.com/4-day-trip-to-dallas-southlake-texas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=4-day-trip-to-dallas-southlake-texas https://gainsandglow.com/4-day-trip-to-dallas-southlake-texas/#respond Sat, 28 Dec 2024 03:00:00 +0000 https://gainsandglow.com/?p=7388 YEEHAW! Let’s eat mouthwatering brisket and ribs, stroll around Downtown Dallas, and catch some Texan sunrises and sunsets. Trip Dates: November 12th-15th, 2024 You know the drill! Starbucks is my go-to spot whilst traveling at the airport during brunch time! my order: SF vanilla grande cold brew and spinach feta wrap with sriracha.

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5-Day Trip to Fort Worth + Southlake, Texas https://gainsandglow.com/5-day-trip-to-fort-worth-and-southlake-texas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=5-day-trip-to-fort-worth-and-southlake-texas https://gainsandglow.com/5-day-trip-to-fort-worth-and-southlake-texas/#comments Sat, 28 Sep 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://gainsandglow.com/?p=5867 HOWDY! Let’s saddle up for 5 days of yeehaw adventures: see Texas Longhorns, dine on Texas BBQ, and go line dancing at the World’s Largest Honky Tonk. Trip Dates: June 2nd-6th, 2024 Makin’ my way to RDU, walkin’ fast, faces pass, and I’m plane-bound. Once my Lyft got to RDU and I passed through TSA precheck, I grabbed some Starbae and snacks!

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4-Day Trip to Boston + New Hampshire https://gainsandglow.com/4-day-trip-to-boston-and-new-hampshire/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=4-day-trip-to-boston-and-new-hampshire https://gainsandglow.com/4-day-trip-to-boston-and-new-hampshire/#comments Sat, 31 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://gainsandglow.com/?p=5591 Let’s have a taste of rural, urban, and coastal parts up North for a few days. I had a divine Lobster in Boston and admired the fall foliage driving around New Hampshire. Trip Dates: October 16-19, 2023 Yes, I totally overpacked for 3 days of travel. But, I am definitely overprepared, rather than an underprepared person.

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London Archives https://gainsandglow.com/london-archives/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=london-archives https://gainsandglow.com/london-archives/#respond Sat, 27 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://gainsandglow.com/?p=3154 The London Archives: a collection of images that capture my travel adventures and experiences in London, United Kingdom. Trip Dates: March 10-19, 2023 carpe diem…

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Traveling To London On A 9-Day Mission: Part 3 https://gainsandglow.com/traveling-to-london-on-a-9-day-mission-part-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traveling-to-london-on-a-9-day-mission-part-3 https://gainsandglow.com/traveling-to-london-on-a-9-day-mission-part-3/#respond Sat, 27 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://gainsandglow.com/?p=4492 Let’s share Jesus with everyone, explore history at The British Museum, and try lots of good London eats. Trip Dates: March 10-19, 2023 catch-up on part 2 Started my morning with a coffee. Happiness to my soul!! This flat white was so good. Hidden Coffee is a cute local coffeeshop. My Order: DF, GF flat white w/

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Traveling To London On A 9-Day Mission: Part 2 https://gainsandglow.com/traveling-to-london-on-a-9-day-mission-part-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traveling-to-london-on-a-9-day-mission-part-2 https://gainsandglow.com/traveling-to-london-on-a-9-day-mission-part-2/#respond Sat, 22 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://gainsandglow.com/?p=4056 Let’s explore the churches of London, experience extraordinary Indian cuisine, and learn about Christian heritage. Trip Dates: March 10-19, 2023 catch-up on part 1 6:30AM Morning 5k in London woohoo!! This was about 2-months after my MPFL Patellar dislocation knee injury. Hindsight, this was WAY too early to get back into…

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Traveling To London On A 9-Day Mission: Part 1 https://gainsandglow.com/traveling-to-london-on-a-9-day-mission-part-1/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traveling-to-london-on-a-9-day-mission-part-1 https://gainsandglow.com/traveling-to-london-on-a-9-day-mission-part-1/#respond Sat, 25 May 2024 22:53:20 +0000 https://gainsandglow.com/?p=3151 London is a vast city with a melting pot of cultures. I spent 9 days on mission with hopes of spreading the Gospel: the good news. The rich history and iconic landmarks of London are quite immaculate. Yet, the hustle and bustle longs for a deeper purpose. London is well-established, so our impact was through conversations in parks and distributing flyers around neighborhoods…

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Maui Archives https://gainsandglow.com/maui-archives/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=maui-archives https://gainsandglow.com/maui-archives/#respond Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:09:44 +0000 https://gainsandglow.com/?p=1998 The Maui Archives: a collection of images that capture my travel adventures and experiences in Maui, Hawaii. Trip Dates: February 9-23, 2023 carpe diem…

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3-Day Solo Trip To Downtown Nashville https://gainsandglow.com/3-day-solo-trip-to-downtown-nashville/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=3-day-solo-trip-to-downtown-nashville https://gainsandglow.com/3-day-solo-trip-to-downtown-nashville/#respond Tue, 20 Feb 2024 18:16:54 +0000 https://gainsandglow.com/?p=2267 2 days prior, I was on an Hawaiian island. Now, I am in Nashville filming in NF’s music video, which got 25 million views, as of May 2024. Let’s explore what the Music City has to offer: live music on Broadway Street, southern BBQ, and stroll around The Parthenon. Trip Dates: February 25-28, 2023 January 25th, 2023, I booked my flight to Nashville.

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Solo Traveling To Hawaii For 2 Weeks: Part 3 https://gainsandglow.com/solo-traveling-to-hawaii-for-2-weeks-part-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=solo-traveling-to-hawaii-for-2-weeks-part-3 https://gainsandglow.com/solo-traveling-to-hawaii-for-2-weeks-part-3/#respond Tue, 16 Jan 2024 12:48:00 +0000 https://gainsandglow.com/?p=1947 The final days of adventures: gnarly waterfall hiking, volcano hiking, snorkeling, luau dancing, and karaoke. Oh, and made some friends along the way! Trip Dates: February 9-23, 2023 catch-up on part 2 This was an answered prayer. I have been traveling for several weeks at this point, previously California and then to Maui.

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Solo Traveling To Hawaii For 2 Weeks: Part 2 https://gainsandglow.com/solo-traveling-to-hawaii-for-2-weeks-part-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=solo-traveling-to-hawaii-for-2-weeks-part-2 https://gainsandglow.com/solo-traveling-to-hawaii-for-2-weeks-part-2/#comments Sat, 02 Dec 2023 18:38:41 +0000 https://gainsandglow.com/?p=1602 Snorkeling, cliff hiking, and sea turtles–oh my! Island hopping to Lānaʻi and listening to whales from Alaska that migrated to Maui during whale season. Trip Dates: February 9-23, 2023 catch-up on part 1 I started off the morning driving to Haiku to do my first hike on Maui. The Twins Fall Hike was beautiful!

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California Archives https://gainsandglow.com/california-archives/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=california-archives https://gainsandglow.com/california-archives/#respond Sat, 23 Sep 2023 20:23:35 +0000 https://gainsandglow.com/?p=1335 The California Archives: a collection of images that capture my travel adventures and experiences in Santa Monica and Los Angeles, California. Trip Dates: January 18-22, 2023 carpe diem…

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9 Mile Solo Hike To The Hollywood Sign https://gainsandglow.com/9-mile-solo-hike-to-the-hollywood-sign/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=9-mile-solo-hike-to-the-hollywood-sign https://gainsandglow.com/9-mile-solo-hike-to-the-hollywood-sign/#respond Wed, 20 Sep 2023 16:52:44 +0000 https://gainsandglow.com/?p=1366 I solo hiked 9 miles to the Hollywood Sign in LA, California. The most gnarly and awesome solo hike I’ve ever done, that was an adventure! At one point, I was rock climbing up a muddy hidden trail and got lost a few times, but I made it to the top of the sign. Adventure Date: January 21, 2023 I took the Metro from Downtown LA to the Griffith Observatory. I took the Metro…

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Solo Traveling To Hawaii For 2 Weeks: Part 1 https://gainsandglow.com/solo-traveling-to-hawaii-for-2-weeks-part-1/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=solo-traveling-to-hawaii-for-2-weeks-part-1 https://gainsandglow.com/solo-traveling-to-hawaii-for-2-weeks-part-1/#respond Mon, 04 Sep 2023 20:12:38 +0000 https://gainsandglow.com/?p=907 I booked my flight and found housing 2-weeks before solo traveling to the magical island of Maui. Easily one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. My 2-weeks in Hawaii—February 9th-23rd, 2023—was a time in my life where I’ve never felt more fearless and alive adventuring the world. Trip Dates: February 9-23, 2023 6:00AM: En route to the airport for my…

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A Solo Traveler’s Guide To Downtown Los Angeles https://gainsandglow.com/a-solo-travelers-guide-to-downtown-los-angeles/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-solo-travelers-guide-to-downtown-los-angeles https://gainsandglow.com/a-solo-travelers-guide-to-downtown-los-angeles/#respond Mon, 13 Mar 2023 23:11:58 +0000 https://gainsandglow.com/?p=368 Downtown Los Angeles is a hub of many sights to see. From strolling around art collections at The Broad, dining at Grand Central Market where La La Land was filmed, to getting lost in books at The Last Bookstore. There is so much to experience in Downtown LA for a day! Trip Dates: January 18-22, 2023 I used the Metro to and from Downtown LA. You can also take a Uber/

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A Solo Traveler’s Guide To Santa Monica https://gainsandglow.com/a-solo-travelers-guide-to-santa-monica/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-solo-travelers-guide-to-santa-monica https://gainsandglow.com/a-solo-travelers-guide-to-santa-monica/#respond Sun, 19 Feb 2023 03:22:45 +0000 https://gainsandglow.com/?p=126 Santa Monica is a beautiful city to experience Southern California. The beaches, shops, and views are stunning to soak up what the West Coast has to offer. Fresh ocean air and walks on the beach, what more could you ask for? Trip Dates: January 18-22, 2023 There are several forms of transportation you can take to get to Santa Monica. Modes of transportation include the…

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