I’ve always envied people living on the East Coast, with the close proximity to beautiful Caribbean destinations just a quick flight away. The ~12 hour trek from the San Francisco Bay Area with zero direct flights makes my trips to the Caribbean much less frequent than I’d like. On my quest to find powder white… Read More 3 Amazing Vacation Destinations in Mexico
You’re probably onto me- I have a bit of a love affair going on with wine tasting in Sonoma. If my first itinerary didn’t give me away, the second one likely did. Now sharing my third Sonoma wine tasting itinerary, I’m sure my secret is out. But really, can you blame me?? With more than… Read More (And Another) Sonoma Wine Tasting Itinerary
Whether you consider yourself an artist or not, everyone needs a creative outlet from time to time. Write, paint, dance, bake- the options are endless, especially in a place like the Bay Area. If you’re looking for something to spark your artistic side, here are some of my favorite creative activities in the Bay Area.… Read More 5 Activities in the Bay Area for the Artist in You
I was trying to think of a way to describe my group of girls as hikers. Beginners didn’t sound quite right. We don’t hike often but we get out once in a while, when the weather is nice and we can all peel off the couch at the same time. By casual I mean to… Read More The 5 Best Bay Area Hikes for Casual Hikers
With summer just around the corner, festival season has arrived! Outdoor festivals are an awesome celebration of culture, music and food- and I’m here for all of it. As much as I love to explore new places, there are some great events right in my backyard. If you’re looking for something to do this summer,… Read More 6 Bay Area Festivals You Don’t Want to Miss
I can’t resist a good spa day. Whether I’m on vacation or just in need of some relaxation at home, I love a day of pampering in a beautiful setting. The aroma of essential oils, sipping cucumber water, wrapping up in a fluffy white robe after a relaxing massage- it doesn’t get much better than… Read More 5 Spas in California Worth a Visit (or Two)
After the madness that was our brief stop in Positano, this week in the Brown Lady in Europe series, we get acquainted with Naples. Though it was an unexpected stop on our journey, I was excited about my first trip to Naples and ready to explore. Welcome to Naples! Since we had planned to spend… Read More 3 Reasons You Should Make a Trip to Naples
This week continues the Brown Lady in Europe series, as we say goodbye to London and bonjour to Paris! I’m not ashamed to say that my first trip to Paris was just as focused on food as it was on seeing the sights. Going back through my pictures, I may have more photos of the… Read More 5 Things You Absolutely Must Eat in Paris
Memorial Weekend is challenging if you love to travel. There are so many options! Music and food festivals, annual getaways, beach week; with summer just around the corner, people start shaking off the winter blues. More sun, less clothes. Hello sun-kissed complexion, goodbye sallow and ashy skin! More vacation, less work (hopefully). If you’re thinking… Read More Soul Beach Music Festival
An afternoon of wine tasting in Napa Valley– the stuff dreams are made of, right? Definitely! But also a bit daunting to plan. Who’s open when? Which wineries are by appointment only? Where are tastings offered in vineyard settings versus downtown tasting rooms? With literally hundreds of options, it can be overwhelming to decide where… Read More Wine Tasting in Napa Valley