There are plenty of things to do around Palm Springs. Granted most things close around 9pm. The sleepy, slower vibe is part of its charm. For those of us city dwellers that crave quiet, there are few places more peaceful. Even so, you can always find something to get into, if you choose. Fresh off… Read More 5 Fun Things to Do Around Palm Springs
Holiday air travel seems miserable. I don’t have first hand experience really- I stay close to home around Thanksgiving and Christmas. I’m one of those rare lucky people, with my immediate family all within driving distance. No weather delays, camping out at airports or paying a million dollars in airfare to eat turkey, exchange gifts… Read More 4 Awesome Destinations for a California Road Trip
A visit to Golden Gate Park is a must, for tourists and locals alike. Covering more than 1,000 acres- Golden Gate Park is actually bigger than Central Park in New York City. There are countless things to do, from visiting museums and gardens to special events like the Hot Chocolate Run and the Bay to… Read More Essential Tips for Your Visit to Golden Gate Park
Once in a while, views in San Francisco can still stop me in my tracks. It’s easy to forget sometimes that people come from all over the world to visit the place I’ve grown up. Until I nearly walk into the back of a tourist, stopping abruptly to take a picture of… a house, on… Read More A Pictorial Tour of San Francisco
Haight Street in San Francisco- iconic and well known, primarily for Haight-Ashbury, both the backdrop and star of the Summer of Love in the 1960’s. Drifters, hippies, runaways and hipsters alike gravitating towards the neighborhood ever since, for nostalgia sake, the crowd, the unique shops… the overall scene. At the other end of Haight Street,… Read More One Day in San Francisco: Lower Haight
One of the best things about traveling is discovering new neighborhoods, different ways of life and my personal favorite, amazing food. One of the first things I do when I’m planning a trip is start looking for perfect bites I don’t want to miss. From hole in the wall neighborhood spots, or gas stations (yes,… Read More Perfect Bites from my Monterey Food Crawl
It’s become a tradition to plan a getaway for my birthday, even if it’s a short road trip. Great food and wine, a beach and spa treatments are all the necessary ingredients for my perfect birthday. My Cali birthday adventures in recent years have taken me to Paso Robles and Occidental. This year, I settled… Read More 6 Things to Do on a Perfect Monterey Weekend
Get In The Spirit(s) Once upon a time, I didn’t like wine. I’m going to pause for a moment and let that sink in. You may have noticed the ever growing ‘Wine Tasting’ category on this very blog, highlighting everywhere from Napa and Sonoma to Paso Robles, and San Diego and find this confession hard… Read More 4 California Distilleries Worth a Visit
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
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