You could spend weeks, months, even years exploring a place like San Francisco. I live here and still find new things to do all the time. If, however you find yourself with only one day in San Francisco, I’ve got an itinerary for you! In the past, I’ve shared both a whirlwind city tour and… Read More One Day In San Francisco: Beach to Bay
Sometimes travel happens right in your backyard. As much as I may love to explore beaches in Costa Rica or cobblestone streets in Florence, Italy– living in San Francisco gives me access to countless great meals, neighborhoods to explore and chances to play tourist. This week we’re touring one of my favorite places to wander… Read More 6 Reasons To Visit the SF Ferry Building
Pelicans bob along the waves, lazily fishing for a late lunch. Bright colorful rainbow umbrellas dot the beach, as families, friends and vacationers enjoy the beach under a brilliantly blue cloudless sky. Merchants walk along the sand, selling jewelry, fabric and pottery. Children and adults alike play along the crashing surf. Soft chatter in English… Read More A Weekend in Sayulita
In December, I got the chance to tag along with little sister KT, on a work trip to Arizona. Having never been to Scottsdale before, I jumped at the chance. Coming into the trip, I was vaguely aware of Scottsdale as a place with a vibrant art and food scene; definitely on my list to… Read More 5 Fun Things to Do in Scottsdale
Happy New Year fam! Do you know what today is…? (in my best Tony Toni Toné voice) It’s my anniversary. My one year blogging anniversary to be exact. One year ago this week, I hit publish on my very first blog post for Brown Lady Travels. 50+ posts later, I’m still at it. Learning as… Read More 9 Ways to Stay Healthy While You Travel
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
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
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