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…
The Perfect 3 Day Huahine Itinerary
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…
