There’s nothing sweeter than wandering around a city, and discovering street art is the icing on top. Even returning to a place I’ve been before can feel new if I take time to appreciate its art. So where do I recommended visiting if you want to have an “artsy” vacation? Big cities like LA, NYC,…
After 3.5 years of living in San Diego, I finally feel like I can confidently recommend restaurants to visitors. I also consulted Ollie to get his opinion (he is a bigger foodie than I am). So here’s where to eat in San Diego based off where we love to eat and what mood you’re in!…
As of September 2018 I have been doing this blog for three years! It’s crazy to think about, and I’m so glad I’ve stuck with it. The blogiversary post is a little late this year because I wanted to time it with the reveal of my new logo, but that’s taking longer than expected and…
I spend a good chunk of my reading time every year devouring travel-themed books (mostly memoirs but some fiction). It’s long been one of my favorite ways to learn about a new place and daydream about said place through the eyes of another. This year I read around 7 books in this genre, but I…
Living in California for the past 3 years has opened my eyes to how much the state has to offer. One of my favorite places so far is definitely Joshua Tree National Park–California’s desert gem. I recently visited for a second time after falling in love on my first trip back in 2016. And I…
There are many things that come to mind when picturing San Diego: beautiful beaches, laid-back SoCal living, fish tacos, craft beer, palm trees, etc. One thing you probably don’t envision is vineyards. While it’s true that nearby Temecula and Valle de Guadalupe may have more to offer, it’s also true that there are many places…
I recently restructured this site to make it easier to search my posts by location–I added a drop-down section called “Where I’ve Been.” While doing this reorganization, I realized there are two countries I’ve traveled to that are not accounted for on my page. One of them is Italy, my first European country (technically people…
Use this quick and dirty guide if you want inspo on where to enjoy good coffee, brews, and views in Seattle and Portland.