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What to do in Malibu: a 2-Day Itinerary

Posted on May 20, 2019September 4, 2024 by kowalkowskiallison

A travel blogger’s top tips for what to do in Malibu in 2 days including the perfect Airbnb and best activites (all within a reasonable budget)!

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Joshua Tree is the Best Weekend Trip from San Diego

Posted on March 28, 2019March 28, 2019 by kowalkowskiallison

Visiting Joshua Tree National Park from San Diego is one of the best weekend trips you can take, if not the best, in my opinion. If you’re looking for a place to visit for a couple days that’s driving distance from San Diego, you actually have a lot of amazing options. There’s LA (from Disneyland…

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Top Destinations in the U.S. for Art Lovers

Posted on January 19, 2019January 19, 2019 by kowalkowskiallison

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,…

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San Diego Restaurant Recommendations

Posted on January 8, 2019 by kowalkowskiallison

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!…

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Joshua Tree: California’s Desert Gem

Posted on December 3, 2018 by kowalkowskiallison

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…

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20 Photos to Inspire You to Visit Palm Springs

Posted on February 19, 2018January 12, 2022 by kowalkowskiallison

Palm Springs, a city in the Sonoran Desert of southern California, was straight out of a dream to me. Everywhere I looked was visually appealing whether it be the palm trees against the mountains, the hotel with all the colors of the rainbow, the beautiful houses and midcentury-modern architecture, the design of every cute place…

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Local’s Guide to the Best Fish Tacos in San Diego

Posted on January 8, 2018August 18, 2018 by kowalkowskiallison

Fish tacos and San Diego go together like peanut butter and jelly. If you’re visiting San Diego you must eat fish tacos at least once to do your trip justice and ensure you experience that beachy, laid back essence of SoCal (#vibes). To help make the decision of where to go for the best, I’ve…

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Where to Have a Great Meal in San Francisco

Posted on November 13, 2017August 18, 2018 by kowalkowskiallison

San Francisco might be my favorite place to go out to eat. Each time I visit, I make it a point to try something new and different because I know I won’t be let down. I feel like you can get anything in San Francisco because of how many people from different cultures call it…

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