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How to Crush Your Half or Full Day Layover in Istanbul

Making the most of Istanbul with transportation, site seeing and activity suggestions When I have the time and a longer layover is in an option in a new city, I jump on the opportunity!  Istanbul was an easy yes, as most city sites are in the same area.  It’s an ambitious itinerary but it can […]

A Bloody Brilliant London Itinerary for First Timers

5 Days in London and Oxford I studied abroad in London and consider it one of the best cities in the world. This itinerary includes touristy sites and pub restaurants, with some local knowledge and trendy spots sprinkled in. If this isn’t your first time in London, hit these places instead! Total Days: 5 Days […]

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 […]

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 […]