Calistoga Quick Guide Not too many people know about Calistoga, as it’s sometimes in the shadow of Napa or Sonoma, however, I’ve been coming here since I was a kid and I’ve grown to love it even more than its flashier neighbors. Calistoga has a very small town feel to it, with one main street.... Continue Reading →
Glamping in Russian River
In early April, my husband and I tried out glamping for the first time in the Russian River Area. We were a little nervous, as Guerneville suffered a terrible flood only a month or so before. However, we had made the reservations months in advance and got the go ahead from our accommodations that they... Continue Reading →
My Favorite Neighborhoods in San Diego
Strangely, I had never visited San Diego until a few years back and now I can't seem to stay away from this gorgeous city. My friend was born and raised in San Diego and has a knack for finding out the very best parts of her city. Here is a guide to my two favorite... Continue Reading →
What to do in Napa
My husband and I are not really wine drinkers, but we do enjoy taking day trips to wine country to visit some of the beautiful wineries and sample the great food that the area has to offer. Here are some of our favorites spots... Castello Di Amorosa When we go to Napa, we usually go... Continue Reading →
What to do in Oahu
If you're looking for a relaxing vacation, look no further than the Lanikai Beach area of Oahu. Usually when we travel, I tend to pack a ton of activities into each day, since I want to make the most out of each chance to travel we get. But traveling to Hawaii is a great chance... Continue Reading →
What to Know Before Visiting Muir Woods
Growing up in Northern California, I've been lucky enough to take a few trips to Muir Woods. I remember the way the air smells when you step out of the car and are surrounded by these towering giants. Muir Woods is great because it's quite accessible, even for people with disabilities or children in small... Continue Reading →
Sacramento’s Japantown
Did you know that Sacramento was once home to one of the largest Japantowns in America? Although today there are only three remaining Japantowns in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Jose, not too long ago, Sacramento had its own sizeable Japantown. This weekend, I visited the CA Museum’s Kokoro Exhibit, which has an encore... Continue Reading →
Traveling to Disneyland in a Large Group
This past winter break, my family went on a trip to Disneyland, all 9 of us. We got two-day park hoppers. Here are a few tips that we found helpful for navigating the park as a large group. Lodging One fun way to save money and spend time together, is to skip the hotels and... Continue Reading →
A Perfect Day in DUMBO
Last weekend, my husband and I visited New York for our friend's wedding. Our hotel was in Brooklyn and within easy walking distance to the DUMBO area. For people like me who didn't know what the heck DUMBO stood for, it's not referring to the sad cartoon elephant. DUMBO, Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass,... Continue Reading →
Get the Scoop on the Museum of Ice Cream, SF
By a stroke of luck, my sister landed us tickets to the Museum of Ice Cream last weekend. Scroll for a look inside the museum as well as the inside scoop on how to make the most of an upcoming visit. What is MOIC? You've most likely seen photos on your feed of sprinkle pools,... Continue Reading →