22 Coolest Airbnbs in the US Worth Traveling For
I spend a lot of time tracking down memorable places to stay across the United States. As a professional travel writer, that’s taken me all over the country and into…
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14 Epic Lake Tahoe Winter Activities (That Are NOT Skiing!)
There’s so many fun things to do in Lake Tahoe in winter that’s not skiing, trust me! When I was 16, I worked at a ski resort ticket office near…
25 Things To Do In Joshua Tree With Map, Easy Hikes, Food, And Unique Stays
If you’ve been around here long, you know I have a soft spot for the desert. Joshua Tree National Park is where two deserts meet, quirky art pops up in…
Driving the Avenue of the Giants Best Stops, Hidden Gems, and Camping Tips
I finally checked a huge Northern California bucket list item off my travel wish list: the Avenue of the Giants. This 31-mile scenic drive through Humboldt Redwoods State Park is…
Glamping California 19 Super Cool Glamping Airbnbs, Yurts, Huts, Tents & More!
If you’ve been around here long, you know I’m a country girl at heart. So whenever I get the chance to trade the city noise of San Francisco for birdsong,…
25 Best Things To Do In Apple Hill California (From A SF Local Who Visits Every Fall)
Fall is around the corner and I’m already craving apples, flannel, pumpkin patches, and all the cozy girlie things. There’s so many unique things to do in Apple Hill in…
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…
50 Bucket List US Romantic Getaways To Take Before You Die
Seeing the world with someone by your side is a magic we should all hold tight. You get to simultaneously explore the world, yourself, your relationship, and the person you…
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…
16+ Places To Spend Christmas in California For A Magical Holiday Getaway
I’ve been hunting down the best places to spend Christmas in California for YEARS. As a former Wisconsinite, Christmas to me has always meant white snow, cold nights cuddling up…
From Coast to Coast: 21 Top Places For Fall Leaves in the USA
The United States has some of the prettiest Fall foliage ever, and I’m not just saying that because I live here. Every year I look forward to the red, orange,…