Huahine stole my heart from the moment my plane touched down on this little island of 6,000 people, isolated in the middle of the bright blue Pacific Ocean. I can say with enthusiasm and certainty that I’ve never visited someplace…
Why You Should Start a Travel Blog (…But As a Hobby, Not a Job)
Given the overwhelming number of “how to quit your 9-5 and get paid to travel the world” ads on Facebook, as well as the horror stories about entitled “influencers” demanding free perks, it’s a shame (but not a surprise) that…
French Polynesia on a Budget: It’s Easier Than You Think!
It’s the stuff Instagram dreams are made of: a line of luxury overwater villas with private plunge pools, backed by panoramic views of vibrant turquoise lagoons and lush green mountains. But is that the reality of most travelers who visit…
The Ultimate Moorea Travel Guide
The “little sister” of nearby Tahiti, Moorea (properly spelled Mo’orea) is a wonderland of lush tropical landscapes, dramatic mountain peaks, palm-fringed bays, turquoise lagoons, and fragrant pineapple plantations. Moorea’s close proximity to Tahiti—the international hub of French Polynesia—means that it…
The Ultimate Huahine Travel Guide
Huahine isn’t the first island most travelers think of when they imagine visiting French Polynesia; Bora Bora, Tahiti and Moorea usually come to mind long before this oft-forgotten island, which has been nicknamed “Garden of Eden.” But for me, Huahine…
Highlights from 10 Days in French Polynesia
French Polynesia—the name alone invokes visions of bright blue lagoons, palm-fringed beaches, lush valleys, frozen tropical cocktails and balmy evening air. Not every paradisal travel destination lives up to the hype, but I’m happy to share that Tahiti and her sister…
The Treehouse of Your Childhood Dreams: Glamping on a Northern California Vineyard
Who else spent their childhood dreaming of having a secret treehouse hideaway they could call their own? Whether your own fantasy treehouse was the quintessential kids-only clubhouse (à la To Kill A Mockingbird and The Sandlot) or something a bit more…
One Perfect Day in Pescadero, California
Pescadero is a historic farming and ranching community nestled along the Northern California coast, just north of Santa Cruz and south of Half Moon Bay. It’s a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it town, with a population of less than 650 people and a history…
Our Red Carpet (& Red Wine) Experience in Napa: Participating in a Private Tasting
At this point, it’s probably no secret that I like wine. Quite a bit! I’ve written about my experiences participating in guided wine tastings across California (in places like Sonoma, the Santa Cruz Mountains, and San Luis Obispo) as well…
One Perfect Day in San Francisco’s Colorful & Diverse Mission District
The Mission District is one of San Francisco’s coolest neighborhoods, hands-down. It’s electric, artistic, colorful, vibrant, youthful, diverse…and that’s just Mission Street alone 🙂 Pop quiz time! Do you know which of San Francisco’s many neighborhoods is the oldest? If you…
Redwoods & Red Wine: A Guide to California’s Santa Cruz Mountain Wine Region
Redwoods and red wine? Talk about a winning—and very quintessentially Californian—combination! Fortunately for us residents of (and visitors to) the Bay Area, experiencing both is as easy as hopping in the car and making the short drive south to one…
The Solo Female Traveler’s Guide to Mexico
Here’s a fun hypothetical scenario: If you were limited to visiting ONE country for the rest of your life (but could visit as often as you wanted) which country would you choose? My answer? Mexico, hands-down. Not only is it…
