I love Mexico, so when we were deciding where to go for my 30th birthday, I knew I wanted to visit my favorite beach destination. Puerto Vallarta was …
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Resort Life vs. Living Like a Local
I recently spent a long weekend in Puerto Vallarta and did something I haven’t done in years – stayed in a resort. Since trying out Airbnb a few years …
5 Tips for Traveling with Natural Hair
As I am getting ready to take offfor Puerto Vallarta for a long weekend of fun in the sun, I am reminded of the joys of traveling curly. I’m serious! …
An Urban Oasis: The Sequoia Bayview Trail
Did you know there are many hiking trails right in Oakland? While I do like to get out and explore the bay area and California trails, one of my …
Mexico City: Traveling While Black
First and foremost, I highly recommend Mexico City for any traveler! After spending a week in this massive and beautiful city, it has already climbed …
Bay Area Day Trip: Hike to Alamere Falls
This weekend I headed up to Point Reyes to tackle the hike to Alamere Falls. I’d heard great things about this hike and really it’s hard for me to …
A Guide: One Week in Mexico City
When I learned my friends were getting married in Mexico, I just knew this was the perfect opportunity to extend the trip into a longer vacation. And …
SF Must Do – Treasure Island Treasurefest
If you are remotely interested in crafts, antiques, independent shops, or food trucks, the Treasure Island Treasurefest is the event for you. The …
Exploring Angel Island
Angel Island is one of those Bay Area not so hidden gems that is definitely worth a visit. Just a mile from San Francisco, I took the ferry to the …
SFMOMA First Timer Tips
This trip was looooong overdue! After talking about going for the last few months, I finally spent a lovely Sunday afternoon at the San Francisco …
Yes, I am a Bay Area native, but, no I’ve never done that: Bucket List
The funny thing about being a native Bay Area’n is that, though I have lived in the area for a large majority of my life, there are so many sights and …
Napa in the Summer
This is soon to become a recurring segment on this blog - I just can’t get enough of Napa. I spent a lovely day in Napa with my family to celebrate my …
A Day Exploring Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Embarking on the Berry Creek Trail at Big Basin Redwoods State Park, I had no idea what I was getting into. But 11 miles later, I completed one of the …
Austin, TX for Memorial Day
Something about Texas for Memorial Day sounds just too American to pass up. So I packed up my cowboy boots and denim shirt and headed to Austin for a …