One of my favorite past times when it comes to travel is seeking out unique accommodation and California is luckily chock full of ’em. Instead of using all my time at home in LA to stare at my laptop and catch up on work, I’ve been trying to make a concerted effort to get out and explore more of what my beautiful state has to offer, and spoiler — it’s a lot. Of course there are the obvious escapes to…
California is known for some of the most varied landscapes in the United States and also the most dependable year-round weather, which makes it an epic destination for outdoor adventures. I feel lucky to…
Since moving back to Los Angeles, I’ve been seeking out easy escapes that I can access on a weekend whim or mid-week if the mood strikes. Packing up for a flight is seeming less…
To be honest, Mendocino is one of those places I’d heard about from Northern California-based friends but never really had on my radar as a must-visit destination. California has so many stunning locales to…
This post is brought to you by Orbitz. While this was a sponsored opportunity, all content and opinions expressed here are my own. Palm-lined streets and pavement so hot you could fry an egg on…
Joshua Tree has become one of my favorite escapes from Los Angeles. Just two and a half hours drive outside of the city, it truly feels like stepping into another universe where the landscapes…
During all my four and a half years in total calling California home, I can’t quite believe that I never made it up the Northern California coast past San Francisco — until now that…
Since wrapping up a whirlwind road trip through 8 U.S. National Parks across the West this summer, there’s not one that I would leave off my list were I to do it all over…
Hover over the image above to shop the Aveeno Protect + Hydrate products on Walmart.com! Being back in California always feels good, and one of the best perks about it are all of the…
If you’re a culture vulture like me, then you’ve undoubtedly heard about the relatively new Broad Museum (pronounced “brode”), LA’s most celebrated contemporary art space and architectural landmark aptly situated next to Walt Disney Hall in…
This past year has been one of many firsts for me. For one, I launched this blog and put myself out there in ways I never have before. I traveled solo for the first time…
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