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Big Sur + Santa Cruz Road Trip Itinerary

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 […]

Why Alcatraz is the Coolest Place in the United States

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 […]

Keep Calm and Carry On

5 Reasons why its not worth overpacking & what you should always bring 1. You won’t have to pay for checked baggage.  This isn’t the case for all airlines, but most have a fee and it can add up fast.  It would be the equivalent of AT least two dinners. 2. If you bring a […]

is this seat taken?

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 […]