Considering a visit to Glenorchy, NZ? It’s a wonderful idea—our day trip to Glenorchy ended up being one of the very best things we did during our four days in Queenstown. Glenorchy is a small settlement on the edge of…
20 Blog Posts To Read If You Need a Mental Escape Right Now
Raise your hand if you’re feeling anywhere from “slightly” to “completely” overwhelmed by the state of the world right now, or are one COVID-19 news update away from a mental breakdown 🙋🏼 Honestly, I am! Over the weekend we flew…
Reflections on Three Years of Living in California
Over the last three years, California has been so much more than just the place I call home; it has become one of my favorite, most beloved destinations on the entire planet. California is an incredibly diverse place, in terms…
See You Later, California—Texas, We’re Coming Home!
Well, the title of this blog post doesn’t leave much to the imagination, so I’ll jump straight to the point: Derek and I are moving back to Texas! In some ways, it barely feels like any time at all has…
Onsen Hot Pools: Letting Off Steam in Queenstown
Looking for a way to relax and rejuvenate during your trip to Queenstown, New Zealand? Onsen Hot Pools is calling your name! Onsen Retreat & Day Spa is a boutique spa facility located 10 minutes from downtown Queenstown. The spa is…
The Ultimate Queenstown Travel Guide
Oh, Queenstown. You absolute stunner! You gem of a city! When I first began planning our 10 day trip to New Zealand, Queenstown was one of the very first destinations I added to my “must visit” list. Even from that…
A Quiet Birthday Weekend on the Mendocino County Coast
Oh hello, 28! You know how on some birthdays, you just know it’s going to be a great year? (Well, to be honest, that’s most years for me…eternal optimist, I suppose.) But 28 is REALLY one of those years—in fact,…
Why I Prefer to “Travel Deep” vs. “Travel Wide”
So, I got a haircut last week (…this is going somewhere travel-related, I promise). It was my first time in this salon, so the stylist and I did the usual small talk song and dance: where are you from originally,…
Where to Taste Wine in Downtown Napa
Love wine tasting, but hate sorting out the designated driver situation? (…let’s be honest, abstaining from tasty wines while everyone else is getting buzzed is no fun!) Well, say hello to your new dream destination: Downtown Napa. Downtown Napa is…
My Top Travel Experiences of 2019
Well, here we are again: time for another year-end recap…and preparing to head into a new decade, too! If you read through the opening paragraphs of all my years-in-review, I have a feeling I’ll start to sound like a broken…
