Hands down, the question I’m asked most frequently via social media is “where is this trail??” So I’ve compiled a list of some of my favorite San Luis Obispo hikes that I return to over and over again. Organized by…
I adore Yosemite. And since I’ve had zero luck snagging a summer camping spot the past two years (IYKYK), we decided to visit the park in January. We drove up for a quick weekend and planned to spend Saturday in…
After many hours of deliberation & research, I decided on exploring a new-to-us area of Mexico. At first, I planned to return to a favorite (Todos Santos), and then quickly changed my mind and booked flights to Tulum (I haven’t…
It’s easy to accumulate quite a stockpile of baby gear as a new parent — some quite necessary and some simply taking up precious space. Below are the items I used on a daily (or almost daily) basis the first…
I am forever adding to my Airbnb wishlists. And after frequent requests, I’m sharing a few favorites that I’ve starred over the years. You’ll find a variety of styles, sizes and price points. I can’t personally vouch for these, having…
In September of last year, Covid cases were improving and travel was feeling quite a bit safer. I had just gone through a traumatic pregnancy loss & my husband booked flights to Mexico as a very needed “griefcation”. For years,…
For our mid-week wedding anniversary, we decided on a Covid safe getaway. It wasn’t quite the Bora Bora trip we had planned, but when I found this incredible gem of an Airbnb in Summerland, CA I knew it was the…
Sometimes, the best camera is the one that’s with you. And for many of us, that’s an iPhone. Over the years, these tiny cameras have become more and more impressive. I have the iPhone 11 Pro and would be hard…
After many requests, I’ve compiled some of the songs I listen to most frequently while hiking around California, sitting on an airplane or working from home. If you follow along on Instagram, these are many of the songs I use…
For as long as I can remember, Greece has been at the top of my travel bucket list. Before the days of Pinterest, I remember flipping through travel magazines captivated by the white cliffside villages that contrasted so picturesquely against…
One of my favorite things about living in Raleigh, North Carolina is being only a few hours from the mountains and ocean. Every autumn, Alan and I spend a weekend in the mountains chasing the beautiful fall colors and disconnecting…
We snuggled around our campfire listening to the melody of chirping crickets and wind-blown leaves beneath a cotton candy sunset .. while the campfire smoke and sparks danced above our heads .. and our happy pup frolicked in the tall…
After several busy months, my friend and I decided we needed a girls getaway weekend. So we headed to Highlands, NC – located in the western corner of North Carolina – in search of rest and peaceful mountain views. We…
“Keep close to Nature’s heart… and break clear away, once in awhile, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean.” – John Muir At least once a year, Alan and I grab our…
As we cruised along a windy road that barely hugged the cliffside, my eyes darted back and forth between sailboats dancing on the crystal blue sea, distant cliffs and bougainvillea blooming against the pastel sunset. It was only our first…
I have a running list of cities along the east coast to explore over the next few years. Savannah, Georgia is only a 5 hour drive from our home, so with a good Spotify playlist it made for the perfect weekend…
A few weeks ago, Alan and I celebrated our five year wedding anniversary (Holy moly, they weren’t kidding when they said time flies!). On the big day, Alan whisked me away on a surprise getaway to one of our very…
In May, we very spontaneously flew out to the American Southwest for a week of hiking + exploring in Nevada, Utah and Arizona. Alan was transitioning jobs and hadn’t used all of his vacation days yet, so we decided it…
Oh, Iceland. I can honestly say that NO place has ever captured my heart so quickly. Waterfalls, sweeping mountain views, rugged coastlines, hidden swimming holes, moss-covered lava fields, wide-open roads and Icelandic ponies. I instantly felt overwhelmed by how infinitely powerful…
The Golden Circle After a day trip through Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Alan and I headed south by way of the Golden Circle where we saw Goðafoss, The Geyser, and Kerið crater on our way to Hotel Selid. Though it was a fun day,…
