Raise your hand if you’ve ever heard a fellow traveler say the phrase, “That destination is just too touristy.” Well, I’ll let you in on a secret: there’s nothing wrong with the destination. You’ve just met a bad traveler!
Ultimate Silicon Valley Travel Guide: Exploring the Tech Capital of the World
Tech giants like Google and Apple. Startups tucked away in single-car garages. Apps, smartphones, social media platforms, and self-driving cars. Eccentric, geeky billionaires. Industry jargon like “disruptive” and “incubator.” These are just a few of the things that might come to mind…
Most Unique Airbnbs in Northern California
Searching for the most unique Airbnbs in Northern California? Whether you’re a local resident seeking a fun weekend getaway or are visiting California for the first time, staying in a whimsical, one-of-a-kind rental can be a huge part of the…
Day Trip to Half Moon Bay, California
The Northern California coastline is dotted with charming little towns, quaint farming communities and under-the-radar gems just waiting to be discovered. I’ve written about a few of these towns before, including Pescadero and Montara. But without question, my favorite of…
10 Best Weekend Getaways from San Jose, CA
Searching for the perfect weekend getaways from San Jose or elsewhere in the Bay Area? You’re in luck – there are plenty to choose from. In fact, one of my absolute favorite things about living in the South Bay is…
3 Day Yosemite Itinerary: How to Spend a Long Weekend in Yosemite
Looking for the perfect 3 day Yosemite itinerary? Whether you’re spending a long weekend in Yosemite or are including the national park as part of a longer California road trip, you’re in for a real treat! Although Yosemite National Park is…
A Perfect Day on the Bay: Sailing in San Francisco
Sailing through the blue-gray waters of the Bay, the wind whips through my hair and sends a shiver across my exposed skin. It’s mid-August, but the air turns from crisp and cool to sharp and biting as our catamaran gains speed…
Ramblings on Life, Travel & Happiness
I realized today that it’s been a loooong time since I’ve shared a genuine life update; plenty of guides and travel recaps, but nothing that really delves into my personal life or mental state. So, here goes… Y’all, life is…
The First Timer’s Guide to Yosemite: What to Know Before You Visit
It may have taken us two full years after moving to the Bay Area, but this summer Derek and I were finally able to cross off one of our biggest California bucket list items: Yosemite National Park. I’ve visited several…
One Day Tahiti Stopover Itinerary
Tahiti is among the most famous and iconic of French Polynesia’s 67 inhabited islands; the name alone conjures images of palm trees dancing in a warm island breeze, and mai tais being sipped in the moonlight. If you’re not already…
How to Spend 3 Perfect Days on Moorea
Oh, Moorea. Is it any wonder that generations of starry-eyed travelers have dubbed you “The Magic Island?” Even after falling hard for off-the-beaten-path Huahine, your dramatic peaks and valleys, fragrant pineapple fields, and bright blue lagoons still managed to impress….
I Got Dengue Fever In French Polynesia, & This Is What It Was Like
Have you ever had shin splints? If so, you know that terrible feeling of tender achiness that stretches across your lower leg, as well as the sharp localized pain when you try to run or walk too fast. That’s what…
