If you’re looking for an easy 48-hour getaway from San Francisco, I highly recommend a weekend in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Less than 1.5 hours from the city, the region boasts all the iconic California…
The Mist Trail is one of Yosemite’s signature hikes. But there are a few things to know before you go. So I pulled together a list of tips for hiking the Mist Trail, whether you’re…
Yosemite National Park is a bucket-list destination for many travelers. And Half Dome Village (formerly Curry Village) is one of the most popular places to stay within the park. I visited in April 2019 and…
Photo: Dave Newman, Flickr Nashville has exploded as a popular travel destination, particularly for bachelorette parties. But even though it’s very “touristy,” I still highly recommend this city for a girls’ trip. It’s seriously a…
After 1.5 years of living on the west coast, I finally made it to Maui for a long weekend in early November – and not going sooner may be one of my biggest regrets! Maui blew away…
Last year, the Virgin Islands were devastated by two powerful hurricanes: first came Hurricane Irma, followed by Hurricane Maria. In July, thanks to a press trip I took for my job in PR, I was…
Monterey makes for a weekend getaway filled with gorgeous scenery and animal sightings – just two hours south of San Francisco. Once the center of the sardine packing industry, today the small city on California’s…
Since moving to California this summer, I’ve had less and less time to travel with craziness at work, pursuing my MBA and still getting settled (after six months, we still don’t have a table and…
Two months ago, I spontaneously relocated to California for a job opportunity. A month before the move, I’d never even considered living in San Francisco. It sounded expensive, and filled with traffic. While it certainly…
I feel weird writing a weekend guide to Chicago – or to any of the places I have lived. Residents and visitors obviously have very different goals on a weekend. As someone who lived in…
As someone who grew up in Boston and lived here for for more than 23 years, it’s safe to say I know of a few hidden gems in the city! As I prepare to move…
Let’s talk about South Florida. It’s got a reputation for being, well, the most basic U.S. vacation destination of all time. I myself thought the only things to do in Fort Lauderdale were lie on…