Hiking in Big Sur – Limekiln State Park

The state of California is incredible. It's 163,696 square miles (yes, I just Googled this number) are packed with the stunning Pacific coast, three deserts, redwood and sequoia forests, granite cliffs, beautiful vineyards, snowy mountains, crystal lakes, strawberry fields, and of course some amazing cities! No wonder it is my favorite state in the US, …

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Glamping at Treebones in Big Sur, California

I fell asleep to the sound of the waves and I woke up to the songs of the birds. I lay in bed for a few minutes trying to decipher them. I wished I could see them from the skylight, wondering in my sleepy state if it would help me understand them better. It did …

A Local’s Guide to La Jolla – San Diego’s Jewel

La Jolla, San Diego's Jewel, is tucked away by the Pacific Ocean somewhere in the center-west of San Diego County. It's a spot of paradise, that sometimes reminds me of Italy, but still has that unique spirit and beauty that make it La Jolla. I moved here five years ago, and even now find it …

Let’s Gochella to Coachella

Last weekend we went to Coachella, a music festival in the pretty Coachella Valley in Southern California. Coachella probably needs no introduction, but a quick recap for the uninitiated - this music and art festival is held for two weekends in April every year, drawing around 100,000 people per weekend and generating around $3.18 million …

San Francisco Gems : Beyond the Tourist Traps

So much has been written about San Francisco. Too much? I don't think so. San Francisco has such a big character, ever evolving, but still true to it's beautiful Victorian roots, that there could never be enough written about it. San Francisco is always one step ahead of the game. The first time I stepped in …

Lake Tahoe : Winter Wonderland

Are you over winter already? If not, it's not too late to go see beautiful Lake Tahoe in all of its winter glory! Lake Tahoe is an idyllic lake in the Sierra Nevada mountains between California and Nevada. Did you know that it is the largest alpine lake in North America? It can be enjoyed …

California Highway 1 Stories: Hearst Castle and Elephant Seals

Hello everyone. It's now time for Part III of our Highway 1 long weekend road trip. If you guys haven't gotten a chance to follow along on our Highway 1 Roadtrip stories, start here then continue here, and come back to enjoy Part III! A famous (or infamous) stop along the Highway 1 is Hearst …

Cali Dreaming : A Day in Paso Robles

Paso Robles, conveniently situated between Los Angeles and San Francisco in Central California, is known for its wine and hot springs. So what would an ideal day in Paso Robles look like? Step #1 : Start the day off right, with breakfast at Kitchenette, a cute eatery in Templeton, about 7 miles from Paso Robles. …

Cali Dreaming : A Highway 1 Roadtrip

I still pinch myself to make sure I am not dreaming about living in California. That it actually is real, and so much natural beauty is at my doorstep, just waiting to be explored. This long weekend, we packed our bags for our first travel adventure of 2017 (many more to come!) and set off …

Ojai, California – A Weekend Roadtrip

One weekend in March, my mom and I decided to drive 200 miles to Ojai, a city nestled in the beautiful Ojai Valley of California. Our reasons were multifold, and neck and neck for the top position were : the name itself -  Ojai  is pronounced Oh Hi! (imagine the possibilities - "What did you …