Category Archives: Travel Tips

The Best Day Trip Itinerary North of San Francisco

So you’ve got one day to explore the coast north of SF – here’s how to make the most of it!  Stops include Mill Valley, Point Reyes National Seashore, Muir Beach and Sausalito.  There’s a decent amount of driving but it’s on fun serpentine roads that offer diverse terrain views to gawk at every 10 […]

Lessons Learned in Mexico City

Tips and fun facts when traveling through CDMX! There is both an entry and exit official Immigration Form on the same paper. You’ll likely fill out both at the airport upon arriving but keep the exit one for when you leave the country! Cash is needed at markets and street vendors. The airport is a good […]

Guide to the Amalfi Coast

Specific Tips and Strategies for Planning Your Trip to Italy’s Favorite Southern Coastline Transportation The buses are the best way to travel in between Amalfi towns, but mentally prepare for a harrowing ride along the cliffs, mere inches away from the other vehicles.   Have day trip transportation planned ahead of time.  The Sita buses stop […]

Do as the Italians Do

Tips and etiquette when traveling through Italy Coffee Order a “caffè” and you’ll be treated to a single shot of espresso.  Sip it at the bar like the locals do.  You’ll be charged more if you sit down with it! As a rule of thumb, don’t order a cappuccino (or really any coffee that contains milk) […]

The Best Travel Credit Card

10 Reasons To Choose the Chase Sapphire Reserve (including the 2020 updates!) If you travel, or hope to travel more, it’s time to get a credit card with travel perks. There are the “big three,” but I’ve had the Chase Sapphire Reserve Card for a few years and can verify it has been a fantastic […]

London Must-See Alternatives

Not your first time in London?  There’s still plenty to see! If it IS your first time in London, check out this itinerary! BUT if you’ve hit all the famous landmarks, here are some equally impressive (if not more unique!) alternatives: Broadway Market over Borough Market Borough Market is an institution, but check out the […]

Five Absolutely Essential Activities in Maui

Add to your Hawaii must-do list now! Practice your hula at a traditional Luau.  There are several luau options and pros/cons of each, but the waterfront Old Lahaina Luau is focused on the authenticity of Hawaiian history and music, as well as traditional cuisine. Spend time in the warm cobalt blue water.  Surfing was invented […]

15 Things Nobody Tells You about San Francisco

First and foremost, don’t call it San Fran!! The only worse crime would be calling it Frisco.  To the locals it’s San Francisco, SF or The City. It is COLD! It is not your typical “California weather” so prepare for clouds, fog (Karl) and chilly nights any time of the year.  The water is also […]

Napa & Sonoma

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 […]