by Nicole Etolen | Jul 10, 2012 | Travel
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of SAVE for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. I've been to quite a few states in the US, but I've never had the chance to visit Texas. I have friends in the San Antonio area and from what I hear, it's...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 1, 2012 | Travel
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Newport Beach for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. When I graduated high school, my aunt in California got together with my aunt here on the East Coast to arrange for me to come visit her in Los Angeles....
by Nicole Etolen | Apr 3, 2012 | Poconos, Travel
Last week, Sal and I took advantage of a gorgeous day and some free time in the early afternoon to take a quick trip up the road to Bushkill Falls, aka the Niagara of the Poconos. I really wanted to work on my photography skills and being outside in nature seemed like...
by Nicole Etolen | Mar 3, 2012 | Travel
Everyone loved their first car. No matter how beat up or broken down, it was a taste of freedom and you loved it. Even though it lasted only for a brief time, that emotional connection is an experience that unites us all. Check out my custom illustrated story,...
by Nicole Etolen | Feb 29, 2012 | Lifestyle, Travel
Ready for a peek at my travel bucket list? Everyone has one, right? I’ve had major wanderlust lately, yet no money to satisfy the urge to get away, so I spend a lot of time planning pretend vacations in my head. Hey, if I win the lottery, at least I’m...
by Nicole Etolen | Feb 28, 2012 | Poconos, Travel
Last Monday, I decided it would be fun to drag Jacob and my boyfriend up to Promised Land State Park. I grew up in that area, and I really wanted to get some good nature pictures to practice my skills. I’ve decided it’s time to stop blaming my...
by Nicole Etolen | Feb 17, 2012 | Poconos, Travel
My boyfriend and I had the amazing opportunity to spend two nights and three days, including Valentine’s Day, at Paradise Stream in Paradise Township, PA. It’s only 20 minutes away from my house, but it was like being in a whole different world. We had...
by Nicole Etolen | Feb 6, 2012 | Poconos, Travel
I am so excited to share this awesome news! My boyfriend and I get to spend our first Valentine’s Day at Paradise Stream, an all-inclusive couples resort in the Poconos. I’ve driven past Paradise Stream numerous times, but like many places in my area,...
by Nicole Etolen | Jan 6, 2012 | Poconos, Travel
Exactly where are the Poconos? That’s a question I get asked pretty often. It surprises me because we’re kind of a big tourist destination. I just assume everyone knows where we are, like people from, say, the Ozarks, assume the rest of us know exactly...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 12, 2011 | Travel
I’ve lived in the Poconos most of my life, with the exception of the year in Maryland, a year in Maine, and two in Japan. So basically, that’s like 33 or my 36 years. Throughout the years, I’ve heard of Lake Naomi in passing, like when someone says...
