Here’s Where To Find All The Hidden Gems In The Santa Cruz Mountains
The Santa Cruz Mountains are a special part of Northern California that almost feels hidden and secret, as so many people drive right from Los Gatos to Santa Cruz Boardwalk…
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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!
I Tried Paravel Luggage And Was Actually Really Impressed
I tried Paravel Luggage and was actually really impressed. As a professional travel writer, I’ve tested out many, MANY suitcases and carry-on bags and to be honest, I was not…
How To Have An Epic Weekend in Madison, WI Full Of Food, Beer, Sights & Fun
I’m so excited to be sharing all my favorite things to do in Madison Wisconsin with you! It’s my hometown, after all! Well, almost hometown, I grew up about 20…
Stowe, Vermont In The Fall Is Magical: Here’s Everything You’ll Want To Do
Doing a classic New England fall road trip has been on my bucket list for years, and Stowe Vermont has been the town I’ve been the most excited to visit. …
LA Fire Victims Need Our Help, Here’s How You Can Support
Almost everyone in California knows someone in the path of the LA fires, or who has already lost everything in the flames. Reports are constantly changing, but it’s currently estimated…
18 Beautiful Things To Do In Bergen, Norway For First Time Visitors
Bergen, Norway is one of the main inspirations for the fictional town of Arendelle in Disney’s Frozen, but there’s so much more to do in this charming city than blast…
How Yardzen Transformed Our Cabin’s Backyard Into A Paradise
Robin and I have been so busy renovating the inside of our new Whimsy Homes cabin (floors! decor! bathroom remodel! furniture!) that when it comes to landscape design for the yard,…
My Ultimate Downtown Napa Wine Tasting + City Guide
I’m lucky enough to visit wine country whenever I want (the Bay Area is just about an hour South of Napa Valley!) California wine country is HUGE and Downtown Napa…
My Magical Christmas at the Pelican Inn: A Romantic Tudor Escape In Muir Beach
Craving a romantic Christmas escape close to home? Look no further than the Pelican Inn Muir Beach, a charming Tudor retreat just 25 minutes from San Francisco! I had to…
What It’s Like Dining At Iris In Norway, Michelin Star Restaurant That Floats In A Fjord
Hidden in the middle of a fjord off Rosendal, a tiny town in Norway, is the Iris restaurant, a floating fine dining experience that recently won its first Michelin Star. …
Raining In Vancouver? Here’s Where I Go To Still Have Fun
I pulled open the weather app and saw the Vancouver forecast: 10 solid days of rain. I knew that Vancouver is the 3rd wettest city in Canada, but I was…