Travel for work has its highs and lows. Having airfare and hotel covered when you visit new places- definite high. Fighting jet lag and sitting through long meetings in conference rooms when you’d rather be lounging at the beach, getting spa treatments or on a food tour- definite low. Speaking of food (as I love… Read More 8 Perfect Bites Across the US
As we wrap up 2018, I had to add one last winery tour. Consider it my holiday gift, just for you. You’re welcome! While Northern California wine country is bustling with activity in the spring and summer, winter is actually a great time to get away and enjoy the region too. Instead of sitting out… Read More Wine Tasting in Sebastopol
Growing up in California, I’ve always had a special love for the beach. Ocean breezes, salt in the air, crashing waves, endless sea and magical sunsets- I’m here for it all. The beach has always been my place to think. When things aren’t going well or I’m feeling down, I take a quick drive and… Read More 5 Things to Do at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
The holidays are a bittersweet, nostalgic time for me. Time with family, my annual cookie party with my group of girlfriends. Cozy gatherings with yummy treats, Christmas music and laughter. In many ways it’s one of my favorite times of year. It’s also a reminder of loved ones who have passed and join us in… Read More Give Thanks: Favorite Family Travel Memories
It’s been dark outside for what seems like hours (it’s 5:57pm). Holiday baking challenges have me glued to the Food Network. Should I try to brine a turkey this year? Lifetime and the Hallmark channel have started showing movies where the single woman takes a fake fiancé home for Christmas so her family won’t think… Read More Holiday Gift Ideas for the Traveler
Candytopia is to my sister KT, what a good winery is to me. A magical place where joy abounds. Excited didn’t quite do her mood justice. More like beside herself. In her ‘I Love Candy’ t-shirt, she was more than ready for the adventure ahead of us on this warm November day in San Francisco. … Read More Candytopia: 11 Questions That Need Answers
The California Coast, more than 800 miles of gorgeous views, idyllic beach towns and ocean air. The setting for epic road trips, lazy beach days, bonfires, surfing and brilliant sunsets in shades of orange, pink and purple, it’s no wonder that people plan vacations around this stretch of highway. About 30 minutes from San Francisco,… Read More 6 Fun Things to Do In Half Moon Bay
A vibrant neighborhood, bustling with activity and home to a variety of shops, restaurants and hidden gems- Hayes Valley is the perfect place to explore if you have one day in San Francisco. Maybe you’ve been to San Francisco before and seen all the usual tourist spots and you want to explore a neighborhood that… Read More One Day in San Francisco: Hayes Valley
Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, it’s easy to take great food for granted- it’s everywhere. As much as I like to try new restaurants, there are some old faithful ‘perfect bites’ that I go back to, again and again. Much like my Best Brunches list, this isn’t about trendy places that are… Read More 23 Places You Need to Eat in the Bay Area
I was in Trader Joe’s and I felt it- the spark of travel inspiration. I didn’t even make it home. In line waiting to pay for my groceries, I fired off a text. Hey, you want to go to Hawaii for Memorial Weekend?? TK: I’m down. Didn’t have to twist her arm. Great minds think alike,… Read More Tips for Your First Trip to Kauai