There are over 600+ vineyards and wineries in Napa and Sonoma. Where to begin and how to choose? Here are the basics: When traveling from San Francisco, you can expect the weather to be 10-20 degrees warmer in wine country! But it still gets chilly and the fog rolls in at night. This is part […]
Big Sur is a rugged and mountainous section located on the Pacific Coast Highway between Carmel Highlands and San Simeon. It is known for its dramatic scenery that includes cliffs, rocks, redwoods and beaches. In terms of accommodations, plan ahead because there are not many options in Big Sur and they fill up quickly! They […]
I have a bit of an obsession with Alcatraz. It began when my parents introduced me to The Rock in middle school (prime time Nick Cage movie, 100% recommend!) Since then I have watched dozens of documentaries, visited the island 4 times and even applied for a job as a tour guide (made it to […]
When you’re traveling solo, you hear this question a lot. It’s usually asked for three reasons. 1) The seat taker needs an extra seat to be with their party so if you answer no, the seat will be upended from you and you’re left by yourself.2) The seat asker wants a place to sit but […]
Hi there! I’m Penelope, an avid traveler with a sense of adventure and type-A research and guides to stand behind. My itineraries are most often an organized mishmash of exploration and activities, with lots of local food in between for sustenance and a cool bar to unwind in at the end of the night. I know […]