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 →
My Go-To Travel Clothing & Accessories
When I was younger and backpacking around S.E. Asia, I didn't care at all what I wore, often opting for some pretty heinous sweatpants, crummy tennis shoes, and a Target hoodie, but as I've gotten older, I realized that I didn't want to look back at my travel photos and wonder who the bridge troll... 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 →
Two Days in Bruges, Belgium
Bruges, Belgium was one of my favorite cities we visited. I fell in love with the medieval architecture, rambling cobblestone streets, chocolate shops, and walkability. Bruges is essentially built in the shape of a circle (since back in the day it was a walled city surrounded by gates and moats). And you can walk from... Continue Reading →
Traveling with Motion Sickness
I love to travel, but I have also dealt with motion sickness my whole life. I’ve gotten sick in places near and far, from the Governor’s Mansion, to a tiny island in Thailand, to a trashcan in Universal Studios Japan. Since I was old enough to ride in any type of moving vehicle, I've gotten... Continue Reading →
Experiencing Fall in Kyoto
Fall is one of my favorite seasons in Japan, and although the weather is quickly transitioning to winter, I thought it would be fun to revisit this post I wrote in November 20, 2012 for my Japan blog: Going to Kyoto to enjoy red leaves has become somewhat of a tradition. For the third year... Continue Reading →
How to Incorporate Travel into your Home Decor
Sometimes the travel theme can be overdone or cheesy, think large Eiffel towel statues or ombré watercolor posters that say, "adventure is out there" or some other iteration. For me, travel is all about the personal experiences and memories you make. So I try to incorporate the personal into my travel decorations at home, as... Continue Reading →
Iceland South Coast Driving Tour
If you're planning to go to Iceland, consider renting a car and driving. You can go at your own pace, see sights that interest you, and even save some money. If you see a furry Icelandic pony and find a safe place to pull over, you go pet that pony! If you wanna pull over... Continue Reading →
What to Pack for Iceland by Activity
The flight If you're cheap like me and take WOW air into Iceland, be prepared. There is literally nothing included with this flight. And I'm not talking about oh, they only have "Keeping up with the Kardashians" as their in flight entertainment. I'm talking, they literally don't even have screens for any free inflight entertainment,... Continue Reading →
What I Heard About Iceland
This past week, my husband and I spent a handful of days in Iceland. Although many of my friends have been to Iceland before and have shared their photos of emo fluffy Icelandic ponies, their recommendations, and stories, Iceland is one of those places that you have to experience for yourself to truly grasp the... Continue Reading →