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 …
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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 …
The best beach in Bali… Shhh it’s a Secret!
During my travels around Bali, I visited quite a few amazing beaches. From Uluwatu to Seminyak, I made sure to see all the most famous beaches. And …
Traveling While Black: Bali
Race and nationality are interesting dynamics when traveling around the world. While in Indonesia I experienced quite a few racially charged …
Daytrip to Point Reyes Lighthouse
Point Reyes National Seashore is one of the most beautiful sights in Northern California. I am so happy I finally made it up the coast to spend the …
Monkeying Around in Bali’s Sacred Monkey Sanctuary
Ubud, Bali is home to the famous Sacred Monkey Sanctuary, also known as the Monkey Forest. We walked about 20 minutes outside of downtown Ubud to …
Staying True to Myself with Souvenirs from Bali
Of course I purchased neutral souvenirs in Bali. Yes, Bali, the home of vibrant colors. Just about everything is warm and bright in Bali - from …
Canang Sari: a beautiful Balinese offering
As I wandered around the airport in Bali trying to find my driver, I noticed flowers on the ground here and there. I saw these flowers along my taxi …
Two Amazing Weeks in Bali: Complete Itinerary
Published February 201 7 I just returned from the most exciting two week trip around Bali, Indonesia. After searching online for a two-week …
2 Week Trip Packing Tips!
I'm off to Bali for two weeks! This is the most adventurous trip I've taken so far and had to pack accordingly. The first week or so I will be in Bali …