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Summer Sun Protection Guide 2026: Sun Safety Tips: Sunscreens, Sunnies & UPF Clothing

Wondering which sunscreen is best? Here's everything you need to know about mineral vs. chemical sunscreen, the FDA's new sunscreen ingredient, UPF clothing, polarized sunglasses, and my favorite sun protection essentials for summer.

Tiny Skis, Big Adventures: How to Get Your Toddler into Skiing—A Parent’s Guide to North Lake Tahoe

Discover the best tips for skiing with toddlers in North Lake Tahoe! Learn gear must-haves, fun strategies, and top family-friendly resorts.

Global Entry Now Free for Kids: How to Make Your Family Travels Easier

Traveling with kids can be a whirlwind, especially when navigating busy airports and customs lines. Thankfully, Global Entry, a trusted traveler program that provides expedited customs and immigration processing, is now free for children under 18.

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Talkin’ Trash on KTLA : How To Reduce Your Waste in a few Simple Ways

Stop "wish-cycling" this Earth Month. Join environmental journalist Angela Sun for a KTLA trash audit featuring Ridwell, Mill, Homeboy Electronics Recycling, and LA Compost. Recycling in Los Angeles, LA food waste laws, or E-waste drop-off Southern California.

Try These All-Natural Sunscreens for a Healthy Body & Planet

Ditch the cancer-causing retinyl palmitate and the endocrine disrupting Oxybenzone, and instead, safely soak up some vitamin D with all-natural sunscreen that feels good!

How Styrofoam-eating Super Worms are Helping Us Go Zero Waste

Styrofoam-eating super worms may sound like a science fiction movie, but for one local surfboard shaper, it’s the secret component for going completely zero waste.

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Summer Sun Protection Guide 2026: Sun Safety Tips: Sunscreens, Sunnies & UPF Clothing

How World Explorers Cope With Lockdown - Wall Street Journal Feature

As we are all navigating the uncharted waters of 2020 and this pandemic, the year of lockdowns and quarantine has been a challenge for us all in different ways.

ALOHA awaits! Hawaii Re-opening (again)...but this time it’s different!

Hawaii set a new re-opening date of October 15th! Here is all the information on the new opening date for Hawaii and guidelines so you’re all prepared if you’re looking to travel to this paradise!

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Female Trailblazers Who Have Changed the World

For International Women’s Day, let’s take this opportunity to celebrate some amazing recent achievements that were made by trailblazing women around the world. These women are breaking the mold and advancing in their field like never before.

American Citizen Targeted by the Hong Kong Government for Allegedly Colluding with Foreign Powers

An American citizen has been targeted by the Hong Kong Government and considered a fugitive for allegedly colluding with foreign powers and secession under the new Hong Kong National Security Law.

Changing the Landscape of Surfing by Coloring The Water

One LA native’s desire to change the landscape of surfing led him to create Color The Water initiative, free surf lessons for BIPOC.

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Surfing Community Holds "Paddle Out" to Honor George Floyd

Last Friday night, about 75 surfers from all parts of Los Angeles and beyond showed up at the beach to Paddle out for George Floyd. Paddling out is a time-honored tradition for surfers and watermen alike, dating back to Hawaiian burial rituals to honor those that have passed.

Why is the Pacific Ocean Glowing? Bioluminescent Brillance!

Have you seen photos of the Pacific Ocean glowing neon blue? It’s called bioluminescence! Learn more here:

Sea Pickles: Bizarre Sea Creatures Washing Up On West Coast Shores

Have you ever heard of sea pickles? Yes, they're real and they're washing up on our shoes due to rising sea temperatures. Check out these strange looking creatures!

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About a. sun

Travel to me is a way of life. I started traveling after my dad passed away from cancer when I was just shy of my 18th birthday. I realized that my dad had worked hard all his life to build a better future for us yet he was not able to enjoy those moments.

Losing my dad in my teens was a stark daily reminder that life is short. I never thought about studying abroad or solo traveling before that.

I don’t want to ever stop learning and travel is my way of keeping my eyes open to different perspectives, cultures, and views.

This travel blog is a bit of an homage to him, the ultimate risk taker and entrepreneur who shaped my life. Join the adventure with me as I share my personal travels and tips, journeys, and (mis)adventures.

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