Don’t be ashamed. There is absolutely nothing wrong with wishing to avoid children while you’re on vacation. Many parents will attest that even they could use a vacation away from the kids now and again. Whether you are a parent in…
Monday Musings – Jan 19, 2015
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Monday Musings – Jan 12, 2015
Today marks the return of my Monday Musings series! Every Monday I’ll post inspirational travel and life quotes to get you motivated to get out, enjoy life, and explore the world!
My Picks for the 2015 Reading Challenge
Last week I mentioned that I had came across an awesome book challenge posted by PopSugar. 50 Categories. 52 books. I have to admit, it took me way too long to find the books in each of these catagories. I…
My Top 10 Posts of 2014!
I’m still new to the whole blogging world and even though I travel part-time, travel blogging is something that I LOVE. I’ve been ramping up the blogging quite a bit this year and as I look back I decided to…
How nerds ring in the New Year: 2015 Reading Challenge
I admit it: I’m a nerd. There’s really no secret about it. I’ve lost the thick glasses of childhood but I’m a nerdy chick through and through. So when I saw this posted onto another blog yesterday I decided to…
5 Reasons Why Child Free Restaurants Are a Great Idea
It’s no surprise that I am happily childfree by choice. I tend to cringe when I hear a baby cry, or a child yelling. My boyfriend laughs that it takes about 3 secs for me to start looking for an…
18 of the Best Holiday Gifts for Travelers
Have a friend or loved one that has been bitten by the travel bug? It’s the perfect time to shop and find them the perfect gift! There’s no shortage of unique gift ideas for travelers but after perusing the web,…
10 things to do in San Francisco – Staycation Series
There are plenty of reasons why people love coming to the Bay Area and San Francisco is usually high up on the list. The weather is great (except for that pesky fog), you have every kind of food imaginable, it’s quirky and…
My Favorite Cancun Restaurant: Tempo by Martín Berasategui
If you’re scoping out Cancun restaurants and trying to decide on where to dine, look no further than Tempo. Tempo is THE best Cancun restaurant and after dining there during my vacation a couple weeks ago, I understood what all…
Review: My Stay at the Hyatt Zilara Cancun
I just got back from my first solo vacation in quite some time (6 years to be exact). I had 2 free nights at Hyatt that were going to expire soon and was in desperate need of some me time…
My favorite pictures of Scotland
I take way too many pictures when on vacation. We’re talking a thousand+. And true to form, this was the case when the bf and I went to Scotland this past spring. It’s great for the memories but sometimes (like now)…
Plank – A New Hangout Spot in Oakland
On the hunt for the new hangout spots in Oakland? Check out Jack London Square’s new venue: Plank. Thursday was the rather epic grand opening of the brand new Plank, in Jack London Square. I was invited my friend and…
10 Travel Movies That Inspire Wanderlust
Few things in this world can instill serious wanderlust like a good travel movie. I love movies and if I can’t hop on a plane, I enjoy putting my feet up, sipping a glass of wine, and taking a journey while in…
Good Eats in San Francisco
As part of my on-going Staycation series I have a special guest post from Bay Area Food Blogger: Brenda Ton of Bites & Bourbon! I get out to new restaurants on occasion but for the ins-and-outs of the Bay Area…
Hurricanes and travel plans
I’ve been lucky: I’ve never been affected by any kind of natural disaster or emergency while traveling (*knock on wood*). Even though I know random acts of god can happen at any time, I try my best to mitigate those…
Hidden Gem in Marbella, Spain: B&B Casa Las Palmeras
Depending on my mood, I love finding out of the way, smaller B&Bs to stay at when we travel. I tend to find great spots so my boyfriend is happy to let me search and pretty much goes with whatever…
24 Hours in Oakland? A guide on where to go and what to see
Colorful murals, art walks, open studios for local artists,great shopping, nearly every kind of food imaginable (have you had Burmese cuisine?). Welcome to Oakland. There’s more to Oakland than the violent city portrayed in the media. 24 hours in Oakland…
5 Tips for Traveling With Your Significant Other
“Do you want to start slow and go to Canada or do you want to go all out and go to Thailand?” This was the topic of conversation nearly 5 years ago when the BF and I were discussing our first…
My Favorite Travel Hacking Bloggers
So what exactly is travel hacking? In general terms I would say travel hacking is the ability to travel the world for free (or very low out-of-pocket cost). I’m sure there is a more formal definition floating around but that’s…