It’s not just about cact.I, it’s about cact.US

Photographer: Stephanie |
Route: Custom Route, Scottsdale, United States


Liss

Canada
@@lisswright

Travel Story

I’m a west coast Canadian from Vancouver Island, so I’m constantly surrounded by ocean, lakes, rivers, and mountains - and though I have been fortunate to travel the world, it’s always been to lush and green places. Being surrounded by nature is my happy place and a comfort, and I didn’t see the allure of the desert. It had never been on my go-to list, but one of my good friends was living in Scottsdale for a year and opened her home and invited another friend and I to visit. We took the opportunity and I got to see a place that was completely unique to me. I was genuinely surprised at how beautiful the landscapes in Arizona are, and how magnificent the desert can be! I could not get over how excited I was about cacti, and the girls’ constantly were laughing at how I would not stop talking about them. I loved every minute in Scottsdale and I can’t wait to explore more of Arizona and other places that offer that kind of scenery! Such a fun city to explore, especially with friends. From delicious eateries, to fun nights on the town, to exploring the desert and laying by the pool - Scottsdale is a place I would 100% go back to.

Travel Tips

Eat:  - Diego Pops (fun tacos and such a cute fun vibe!) - http://diegopops.com/  - Farm & Craft (healthy quick options for food or juices, and a lovely spot to sit and hangout) - https://ilovefarmandcraft.com/ - Montauk (beautiful space with a beachy vibe - are you even in the desert!?) - http://www.themontaukaz.com/ - Olive & Ivy (a bit pricier and more upscale, but you can dress up a bit and feel fancy without breaking the bank) - https://www.foxrc.com/restaurants/olive-ivy-restaurant-marketplace/ - Culinary Dropout (we tried going here like three times but the line was too long but heard it's amazing/popular - so MAKE A RESO!) - https://www.culinarydropout.com/ Bars: - Bottled Blonde - https://bottledblondeaz.com/ - Whiskey Row - https://dierkswhiskeyrow.com/ Do: - Rent a bike! We used LimeBike and it was free for an hour (first ride free) to explore the city on - Take a little trip outside the city and explore Papago Park (including the Hole in the Rock, and Botanical Gardens) - Go see a baseball game in Phoenix - Last but not least, take some time to lay by the pool and soak up the sunshine!

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