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Kara

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I'm the founder of Whimsy Soul (this blog you're reading!) I'm a type 3 enneagram cat lady who lives in San Francisco and loves to find everyday magic to share with others. You can probably find me hunting down hot springs with girlfriends, kayaking, cooking with my husband, petting strangers' dogs or watching like, all the things on Netflix. Follow me on Instagram for even more inspiration!

11 Wonderful Livermore Wine Tasting Spots To Visit This Weekend

Sonoma and Napa Valley are obviously the famous wine regions in California, but Livermore Valley wine country is producing some really wonderful wine. If you’re looking for a super relaxed…

Kara of Whimsy Soul swimming in pool at sunrise next to Red Rocks at a Sedona Airbnb in Arizona

12 Coolest Sedona Airbnbs: Pools with Red Rocks Views, Dome Houses, & More!

Looking for the best Sedona Airbnb with views of the Red Rocks, private pools, or something totally unique? I combed through the listings to bring you the most memorable Sedona…

Ultimate Guyana Itinerary: Best Things To Do, Waterfalls, Wildlife & Ranch Stays

I just got home from 10 days in Guyana and everyone keeps asking me how it was. I can’t stop smiling as I share story after story with a big,…

Ultimate Fall Weekend Guide to Stowe, Vermont (From Scenic Drives to Cider Donuts)

A fall foliage road trip through New England had been on my must-do list for years, and no town captured my imagination quite like Stowe, Vermont. In October, it turns…

57+ Best San Francisco Photo Spots (From a Local Who’s Lived Here 11 Years)

I’ve lived in San Francisco for over nine years and I’m still finding new photo-worthy places all the time. This city may only be 7×7 miles, but it packs a…

18 Unforgettable Things to Do in Lake Tahoe in Summer (South & North Lake Guide)

Visiting Lake Tahoe in the summer is pure paradise. The air smells like pine, sunscreen, and campfire smoke. The sunsets over the lake look like cotton candy. It’s a full-sensory…

Strawberry Picking in the Bay Area: This Oceanfront Farm Is a Hidden Gem

You can’t get more California than picking strawberries on a coastal farm off Highway 1, with the Pacific Ocean stretching out behind you. This past Sunday, we woke up in…

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Santa Cruz Wine Tasting Guide: 14 Best Wineries, Itineraries & Travel Tips

Thinking about a Santa Cruz wine tasting trip? Let this be your sign. Tucked between Silicon Valley and the breezy beaches of Santa Cruz and Capitola, the Santa Cruz Mountains…

Cupshe Review 2025: I Spent $500+ on Swimsuits As A Curvy Girl, Here’s What’s Actually Worth It

After spending over $500 on Cupshe swimsuits across multiple years and orders, I’m finally sharing my brutally honest Cupshe review. If you’re wondering: Is Cupshe legit? Are their swimsuits actually…

We Stayed in a Water Tower Airbnb in Mendocino, Here’s What It Was Really Like

After months of staying close to home, Robin and I finally felt that familiar itch for adventure return in mid-February. We had spent most of January and early February laying…

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