10 Things To Do In Truckee: What To Do, Eat, Hike & Shop in This Adorable Mountain Town
You may have driven right past the cute town of Truckee on your way to North Lake Tahoe, most people do. This is one of the reasons I love Truckee…
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Your Ultimate Weekend in Big Bear: Top Things To Do in Big Bear Lake California
I got out of the car at our Big Bear Lake cabin and the first thing I noticed was how the air smelled just like the inside of a Christmas…
Golden Gate Park Ferris Wheel (Day Date in San Francisco)
The Golden Gate Park Ferris wheel is finally open for rides! After strolling past the lonely 150 foot ferris wheel all summer long (it was installed right before the pandemic…
Take A Peek Inside Our Retro Big Bear Cabin (It Has A Hot Tub!)
We just got back from a few relaxing days at Big Bear Lake California and we stayed at the cutest cabin! I just had to take you guys on a…
3 Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Patches I Love & Visit Every Fall
Come October and this basic fall betch LOVES to go pumpkin patches and stock up on an unnecessary amount of pumpkins for my small studio apartment in San Francisco. It’s…
Our Yearly Fall Tradition: Farmer John’s Pumpkins in Half Moon Bay
Heading to Farmer Johns in Half Moon Bay at the end of each September is quickly starting to be our yearly tradition. It started last year when we were shooting…
Where To Find Sunflower Fields In Half Moon Bay: U-Pick Sunflowers In The Bay Area
Yes – there are Bay Area sunflower fields! If you missed the Yolo County sunflowers in June, mark your calendars for September & make a day trip down to the…
Palihotel Westwood Review: Peek Inside This Los Angeles Boutique Hotel
Robin and I just came back from a whirlwind trip to Los Angeles and I FINALLY got to stay at a Palihotel! After stumbling upon the Palithotel Seattle while researching…
Faery Falls: Must-Know Tips For Finding This Mount Shasta Waterfall
I stood under the rushing waters of Faery Falls, getting completely soaked & feeling so dang alive… After a whole day of driving and hiking, finding this magical waterfall hike…
Lassen Volcanic National Park: Things To Do In A Weekend + Massive Guide!
And there I stood looking into the crater of a dormant volcano. Later that day I cooled off in an alpine lake & roasted marshmallows under millions of twinkling stars.…
Vikingsholm Trail: Tips For Hiking To Lake Tahoe’s Castle on Emerald Bay
You can’t see it from the road above as you drive into Emerald Bay, but tucked on the shore & hidden among trees is the Vikingsholm Castle. This Scandinavia-style castle…