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A Peaceful Getaway to Palm Springs

My last viz to Palm Springs was over the summer for Splash House (a music fest) with Eddie, and it was the exact opposite of peaceful and relaxing - ha! Lots of fun (maybe too much fun judging by the headache afterwards, whoops) with dancing, drinking, and running around between hotels to catch our fave acts. When I got to thinking, I realized it’s been years since I drove to Palm Springs for anything other than music festivals or parties - which is funny because it’s the ultimate California destination to slow down and relax! So I decided to take a break from my newly self-employed whirlwind for a peaceful solo getaway to this dreamy town.

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Solo Trip to Ojai

I’ve been craving an Ojai getaway for a while now. It’s been too long since my last viz to this magical California town, so I drove up recently for a lil overnight solo trip. Only 90 minutes northwest of Los Angeles but so different in terms of vibe - slower paced with a beautiful artistic small town feel. I always feel relaxed and happy in Ojai and it’s also the perf getaway destination for solo travelers, which I can’t recommend enough! When you take a trip by yourself you get to do, see, and eat whatever you want, whenever you want. I’ve found that I have more conversations with the locals when I’m by myself, and I just love exploring a town at my own pace. I observe more and learn more, about the town and about myself. My last solo trip was in the beginning of the year to Los Alamos, so I have definitely been overdue. When Eddie told me he’d have to work the weekend I had planned, I knew this would be the perf opportunity!

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