After a year and a half of living in San Francisco, and leaving, Carmel-by-the-Sea and Big Sur still sit squarely at the top of my California bucket list. How did I live in the Bay Area and let this charming coastline pass me by? When I’m traveling and go into tourist mode (or traveler mode, yeah that sounds better), I…
Honeymoon Destination: Arizona
When I pictured my honeymoon destination, it was not Arizona. I imagined somewhere exotic. Some place with good food. A beach definitely came to mind. Think the Cayman Islands – take a look at https://www.visitcaymanislands.com/en-us/experiences/romance/honeymoons and you’ll completely understand why that was my dream. But when I pictured my honeymoon with Dan, I knew I needed to be strategic. This…
Arriving in Cartagena, Colombia (with a Great Flight Deal!)
Last summer Rosie and I set off for Stockholm together for her first trip abroad. We’ve known each other for years, practically inseparable at times in high school, and yet there’s something about traveling together that introduces you to a person in a brand new way. I like to say, if you can find someone you can stand traveling with,…
A Perfect Day in Joshua Tree National Park + Tips for Getting the Best Instagram Shots
As soon as I moved to San Francisco, Joshua Tree National Park shot to the top of my list of places I had to visit! Have you seen the pictures? Joshua Tree is home of some stunning, minimal, Dr. Seuss-like landscapes with the prettiest pale desert color palette. All right, now that I’ve nerded out about the Instagram ops, let’s…
Itinerary for 3 Days in Portland
I just returned from a long weekend in Portland with a few friends from work. It’s the perfect escape from San Francisco. Portland is just a quick, inexpensive flight away and it has a great balance of city and nature. While it was a short trip, this Portland itinerary is anything but that. We packed a lot into our time…
St. George’s and Tobacco Bay
St. George’s, a little town on St. George’s island, sits at the northern tip of Bermuda. Since it was the first English settlement on the island it offers a look at the historic colonial buildings. All around the town are gorgeous beaches like Tobacco Bay, making it easy to explore town and hit the beaches all in one day. While…