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Tag: california

The Best Way to Check Sausalito Off Your Bucket List

Posted on November 6, 2017August 18, 2018 by kowalkowskiallison

Since it was my fifth visit to San francisco I figured it was time to expand my explorations of the area, and the one place that kept coming to mind was Sausalito! It kind of feels like another world, very European with its cliffs and bays and sailboats and sunshine. So I didn’t think just…

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The Top 6 Reasons I Have a Crush on Alpenhorn B&B

Posted on September 25, 2017August 18, 2018 by kowalkowskiallison

I have this really weird thing with going to the same place twice. The part of me that wants to see as much of the world as possible (with the little time we’re given to do so) sees how returning to the same place again and again does not “accomplish” anything. Yet, that’s how I…

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Another Weekend Spent Falling in Love with San Francisco

Posted on August 28, 2017August 18, 2018 by kowalkowskiallison

At the end of May, Ollie and I flew up to visit family in San Fransisco. I didn’t plan on blogging about it, but it ended up being such a fun memorable trip I wanted to share the highlights and offer an alternative reference for how to spend 36 hours in SF. We got off…

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My Love Letter to Solana Beach

Posted on August 7, 2017January 12, 2022 by kowalkowskiallison

I once heard on a podcast that there is a physical, geographical place in the world where our soul belongs. When in such a place, one will feel extreme contentment and joy just by being there. It really struck a cord with me, and I couldn’t help but believe it true. Since moving to Solana…

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How We Found Ourselves on Catalina Island

Posted on July 31, 2017August 18, 2018 by kowalkowskiallison

There’s an island off the coast of Los Angeles and we haven’t gone yet?! Once I found out about Catalina Island I was instantly intrigued. Ollie and I would be able to enjoy the perks of island life without taking time off work or breaking the bank (I’m looking at you Hawaii). I knew I’d…

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Why I Don’t Want to Tell You Where We Stayed in Big Bear

Posted on May 2, 2017August 18, 2018 by kowalkowskiallison

Ollie and I visited Big Bear to celebrate our wedding anniversary in early April. We couldn’t believe it took us almost 2 years of living in Socal to make it up–we had THE BEST time. We left feeling like we found a whole other world (even though it’s only 2.5 hours from San Diego) and daydreamed…

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3 Unique Spots for Your Next San Diego Brunch

Posted on March 21, 2017August 18, 2018 by kowalkowskiallison

Not like the weather is ever horrible in San Diego, but all the rain we got this winter has kept us indoors more than usual. However, we’ve reached that time of year when each day is getting better and better. San Diego has so many great brunch options to enjoy year round, but as we…

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Coachella Photo Diary

Posted on January 22, 2017August 18, 2018 by kowalkowskiallison

Missing these “Happy Coachella” days. Even though I am not cut out for camping and putting up with the heat/lack of showering was hell, I had a great time at my first Coachella. Here are some of my favorite snaps from 3 days spent unleashing my inner hippie in the desert! Follow my blog with…

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