Welcome to my home state of California. I was born and raised in the Los Angeles area, have lived all over the southern coast, am now based near Lake Tahoe up north, and have made it my mission to explore almost every corner of the Golden state – it’s my favorite for a reason. I’ve […]
13 Perfect Weekend Trips for Solo Female Travelers in the USA
Looking for a solo weekend getaway that’s easy to reach, easy to love, and easy to navigate? Are you hoping for plenty of things to do that are enjoyable if you’re solo, but also might introduce you to locals and fellow travelers? I’ve traveled to over 65 countries over the past decade, most of them alone, […]
10 of the Best Solo Road Trips in the USA
The United States is gorgeous, from sea to shining sea. I love being from such a huge and varied country with all kinds of landscapes, cultures, and sights. I’ve traveled to over 65 countries over the past decade, most of them alone, which only makes me appreciate the USA more. There’s nothing in the world quite like it. […]
Are Baggallini Bags Worth Buying? My Honest Review
Full of pockets, lockable, featuring RFID-blocking technology, and durable, are Baggallini bags worth buying and bringing on trips? A few months ago Baggallini reached out to me and asked me to photograph their bags for an upcoming campaign. I brought them along on our trip to Japan and ended up using several of them as […]
The 11 BEST Airbnb Alternatives in 2025
Airbnb shook up the whole travel scene, giving locals the option of renting out their homes and spare rooms. I was a loyal Airbnb user for years, starting way back in 2012 when the deals use to be amazing. But since then, like most people, I’ve seen the prices creep up and seen the policies […]