Where to Next? If you’re the person who always likes to have a trip planned, I sympathize with you. It’s something to look forward to and motivation to get through some long days. When wanderlust kicks in, these are the steps I usually go through. Do you have friends in other states or abroad you […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
And my favorite to travel with. Has anyone been on a college campus lately? Backpacks are BACK! And it makes sense. Bags are heavy and it is so much better to have equally distributed weight on your back, versus everything on one shoulder. When I was in school everyone had big shoulder bags and 8 […]
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 […]