Today marks the fourth anniversary of Travelcraft Journal! (And the 350th post!) I thought we could take a look back on the past year in 4 places, 4 projects, and 9 videos.
1. Southern California/Pasadena
First, let’s road trip to Pasadena in one minute. Of course, we’ll stop for date shakes on the way. Once we get there, we can visit the Norton Simon Museum and the jungle garden at the Huntington.
Video: Phoenix to Pasadena in one minute
Project: In honor of sea breezes and Santa Ana winds, make a mobile or wind chime!
2. Las Vegas
Next up: Las Vegas. There are lots of awesome things to do off The Strip, including the ArtBar and Downtown Container Park with its giant, music-blaring, fire-shooting praying mantis. If you want to go to The Strip, I can tell you how to get around and how not to get around, as well as why there are so many weddings there.
Videos:
Project: Make a scrapbook with playing cards.
3. Tucson
Tucson is the home of Mt. Lemmon, Mission San Xavier del Bac, the annual Agave Heritage Festival, and the world premiere of the Riders of the Purple Sage Opera.
Videos: Driving to the top of Mt. Lemmon
Project: Try roasting your own agave or make a recipe that uses agave syrup, like a Bloody Mary with Grilled Pipián Mole Shrimp Skewers.
4. Phoenix
Back in Phoenix, ride the light rail to check out the Phoenix Art Museum, a pizza festival, a lunch hour opera, symphony performance, or Phoenix Comicon.
Videos:
Project: Make a costume out of duct tape.
Check out our Airbnb recommendations post for places to stay in Pasadena, Tucson, and Las Vegas!
Bonus: Salem
Okay, no videos with this one, but, if you haven’t yet, check out Jessica Tennant’s posts on Salem, Massachusetts – part 1 and part 2.
Salem photo by Jessica Tennant.
