Aruba is one of the most beautiful spots in the Caribbean for honeymoons, group trips, couples trips, or a family vacay. I went this year to celebrate my birthday and I can't imagine a more perfect island getaway. With four nights and five days on
The Ultimate Guide to where to eat, stay, and play in Canggu Is Canggu Bali's hot-spot right now or what!? Everyone traveling to Bali seems to be heading straight to this trendy, boho surfer's paradise, and it's easy to see why. Canggu has it all -
Did you know that Oaxaca, Mexico was named the #2 City in the WORLD by Travel & Leisure this year?! This cultural gem of Mexico is hardly a secret anymore, but unlike a lot of "hot" destinations, Oaxaca has managed to keep its authentic charm, making it the perfect blissful
Last weekend, I visited one of my favorite places in the world - Lake Tahoe! Tahoe is the largest Alpine lake in North America, covering more than 72 miles of shoreline straddling the state line of Nevada and California. Famous for its granite glacier cliffsides and
Kauai is an island like no other. The farthest of the Hawaiian islands, it has managed to stay very 'Old Hawaii' with its slow-paced island lifestyle and one-of-a-kind beauty. Nicknamed "The Garden Isle", Kauai is home to canopies of lush tropical plants and trees that envelop
Traveling to Sydney, Australia for the first time this year was one of the most exciting trips of my life. I had heard from everyone about how much I would like Sydney (and that I may never want to leave!), and it's easy to see why this
Whether it's your first or fifth time traveling to Bali, visiting the Tegenungan Waterfall and the Tegalallang Rice Terraces outside of Ubud always makes for the perfect day trip. Ubud is often referred to as the heart of Bali , and is the spiritual and cultural
The vibrant cosmopolitan city-state of Singapore is not only the GORGEOUS setting of the new Crazy Rich Asians movie, but it is one of the best places to travel in Southeast Asia. In the past few decades, Singapore has skyrocketed to worldwide fame for its
If you're traveling to California wine country, chances are the first place you think to go is Napa Valley. While Napa is an amazing, world-class destination, it is known for being bigger, and much more commercialized than it's neighboring Sonoma County. When I'm recommending wine country
If you're traveling to California wine country, chances are the first place you think to stay is in Napa Valley. While Napa is an amazing, world-class destination for wine, one of my favorite parts of wine country is a little town just a few more
Last weekend, I packed up my weekender bag with a bikini, a cover up, and a couple dresses and headed out of the San Francisco fog down to Silicon Valley. 40 minutes later and 20 degrees warmer, I checked into the Four Seasons Silicon Valley,
The British pound is at a 31 year low, which means the bright side of Brexit is that it is the absolute perfect time to travel to London. Not only will you get to experience one of my very favorite cities, but you'll be essentially
Whether you're road-tripping down the California Coast and wondering where to stop along highway one or just needing a beachy escape from the hustle and bustle of San Francisco, Half Moon Bay is the perfect California getaway, for a weekend or just for the day. Spreading out with
When I was a sophomore in college, I studied abroad with 500 other college students on the trip-of-a-lifetime circumnavigating the world in 110 days aboard a ship. On board Semester at Sea, we were immersed in each of the cultures of Hawaii, Japan, China, Hong
Floating off of the coast of Indonesia are three tiny islands adorned with white-sand beaches, crystal-clear turquoise water, swaying palms, horse-drawn carraiges (yes, there are no cars or motorbikes!), and unbelievable sunsets. With a very relaxing sunny island atmosphere combining with a very lively party scene, the
Rising 39 stories at the top of the Marriott Marquis hotel is a swanky lounge with floor-to-ceiling starburst windows showcasing a spectacular panoramic view of San Francisco from all angles. "The View" as it's aptly called, combines a killer atmosphere with luxe cocktails and delicious bar bites for a happy hour
Grand Cayman is a Caribbean paradise known for fabulous beaches, incredible underwater reefs, and of course, snorkeling with stingrays! If you're like me and can't think of a better way to spend your day than surrounded by a bunch of tropical fish in crystal-clear aqua-blue water,
With approximately 1,200 islands, sparkling azure water, and picturesque medieval villages full of history and charm, it's no wonder Croatia is on every traveler's bucket list. The stunning view from the fortress of Hvar In fact, Croatia was recently named as the Mediterranean's fastest growing tourist
If you have been following my instagram, you know I just got back from a two week European cruise to Italy, Croatia, Montenegro, Albania and Greece. One of my very favorite spots was Montenegro. This small Balkan country has everything! Medieval villages, rugged mountains, and a picturesque
Next week, I’m headed down south to the land of the pines to my alma mater. So, I thought it only fitting that I dedicate this post to the best college town in the world. The town that holds a huge part of my heart
I may be biased, but goodness I love California. I love our weather, I love our cities, and I love our beaches. But one of the things I love the most about this beautiful golden state is that we prove that it is, indeed, possible
