Visiting Sonoma Valley? Don’t miss these things! Looking for the best things to do in Sonoma? We’ve visited three times, and each time, we’ve discovered how much more there is to Sonoma than wine. People call Sonoma the laid-back, authentic neighbor of Napa, and our Bay Area friends love Sonoma and always tell us IYKYK. […]
1. Travel Adapter → We travel with many gadgets, including laptops, cameras, and phones. Recently, we tested the Tessan AERO 70 and have really loved what Tessan has created. Tessan knows that modern travelers don’t need more power—they need a smarter, lighter, and more reliable way to stay connected abroad. Inspired by real traveler frustrations […]
About the Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens The Bellagio Conservatory transforms the 14,000-square-foot space into a new imaginary world each season. I’m always impressed by how they keep all these plants alive and beautiful when I struggle with the few I have. Bellagio has 120 gardeners alone, and then you add in the designers, engineers, […]
Take a Workshop at Junkgirls 870 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, map I made a metal-stamped bookmark with my playa name, a tag for Leo, and a one-of-a-kind ring out of a recycled spoon. The atmosphere here was so warm and welcoming; I felt like I was getting a taste of art therapy. […]
Was it worth the Price? This is not your average hotel stay. It’s a bucket list destination in itself, at least for us, who are not the Kardashians or the Zuckerbergs of the world. Whether it’s worth the spend depends solely on you. I saw photos of it years ago and knew I would want […]
Getting To and Around Berkeley Berkeley is easy to explore without a car. For our visit, we flew into Oakland International Airport and hopped on BART, which took us to Downtown Berkeley (and our hotel). AIRPORTS: There are three international airports to fly into. Oakland International Airport (OAK) is the easiest and closest to fly […]
We’ve explored bits and pieces of these Seattle neighborhoods: Bainbridge, Ballard, Beacon Hill, Bellevue, Belltown, Capitol Hill, Central District, Columbia City, Denny Triangle, Downtown Seattle, Fremont, Hillman City, Industrial District, International District, Issaquah, Lower Queen Anne, Phinney Ridge, Pioneer Square, Rainier Beach, Seatac, South Lake Union, Vashon Island, Wallingford, Waterfront, West Seattle, Westlake, and Whidbey. […]
What to Look for in a Climbing Chalk Bag Chalk Bag Size Size matters. You want a big enough bag to hold a good amount of chalk (plus some extra space in case you need to chalk up quickly) but not so big that it’s annoying to carry. Small Bags: These lightweight and compact bags […]
Want to know what is the best time to visit Las Vegas? Here’s everything you need to know from a local! Las Vegas is known as the Entertainment Capital of the World, aka adult Disneyland, and for those of you who have visited during the summer, you will never forget the scorching heat. As a […]
The Best Things to Do in Buena Park 1. Ride the Coasters at Knott’s Berry Farm Theme Park 8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620, map Knott’s Berry Farm Theme Park is a local favorite, and we have a few OC friends who have season passes. If you love coasters, then you must ride GhostRider, […]