Discovering our World

Travel, beauty, fashion, style and lifestyle blog by Ashley Liddle

Mojave Desert

The Mojave Desert occupies a vast area on the West Coast and extends across California, Nevada, Arizona, and Utah. It is home to many parks ranging from the most famous ones such as Death Valley to the most unknown ones, not to mention the many hidden gems and… Continue Reading…


Packing smart and traveling light

The importance of packing light cannot be overemphasized. You’ll never meet a traveler who, after five trips, brags: “Every year I pack heavier.” You can’t travel heavy, happy, and cheap. One bag My self-imposed limit is 20 pounds in a… Continue Reading…


California small towns – Temecula

Temecula Valley, a Southern California wine destination between Los Angeles and San Diego, is home to miles of vineyards, a charming old town, relaxing resorts with impeccable views, farm-to-table restaurants, and boutiques. During the harvest season, vineyards are collecting this… Continue Reading…


Autumn delights, or how to make autumn more pleasant

Autumn. For some people, it’a season they can’t stand – sleet, gray, fog and cold. For others, it’s a time to rest, calm after summer activities, time for warm sweaters, blankets, thick socks and long evenings by candlelight. I am… Continue Reading…


Tea – part 3 – types of tea

Many of us cannot imagine life without this drink and everyone has their own favorite type of tea. Black, red, green, fruit tea – each type has a unique taste, aroma and assets. Brewing is an extremely important part of… Continue Reading…


Polish Harvest Festival

As every year, the Polish Diaspora Center of John Paul II in Yorba Linda hosted the Polish Harvest Festival for the 44th time. It lasted two days – September 16 and 17, 2023 – and attracted almost 4,000 guests. Most… Continue Reading…


Death Valley part 2 – climate and temperatures

In our recent post we talked generally about Death Valley and best places to visit there. We are going to present some of those points of interest separately, in next few months. Today, I’d like to focus on a very… Continue Reading…


10 best American art museums to visit

United States is home to some of the most celebrated cultural centers. These varied collections of museums, galleries and foundations, from antiquity to the present day, are wonderful places to discover and learn. Each one has its own unique character.… Continue Reading…


Las Vegas: part 3 – the most famous themed hotels

Las Vegas is as famous for gambling as it is for its bold and monumental themed hotels, such as a historical setting, an ancient civilization, or a famous city. Themed hotels are an attempt by Las Vegas’ millionaire businessmen to bring their visitors… Continue Reading…


5 things that will surprise you in the USA

1. Smile Americans are known for smiling a lot. When you go to the checkout in the store, the seller will address you with the words “Hi, how are you?” and will give you a smile. A randomly passed person… Continue Reading…