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  • 48 Hours in Marrakech
    Africa Itineraries Morocco Travel

    How to Spend the Perfect 48 Hours in Marrakech

    Marrakech is without a doubt a must-see on everyone’s Moroccan itinerary, but if you’ve traveled all the way to this North African country on holiday, chances are you’ve packed a couple of other destinations into…

  • 31 Stylish Gift Ideas for Female Travelers, 2017 Edition
    Favorite Products Travel

    31 Stylish Gift Ideas for Female Travelers, 2017 Edition

    Last year I put together a similar gift guide before the holidays after hours and hours of scouring various websites to try to bring you guys the cutest and most stylish gifts ideas for female travelers…

  • 19 Photos to Inspire You to Visit Chefchaouen, Morocco
    Africa Morocco Travel

    19 Photos to Inspire You to Visit Chefchaouen, Morocco + Quick Tips!

    Out of all the places I dreamed of visiting in Morocco before this trip, Chefchaouen was the one spot I was most excited about based on all of the incredible photos I saw online. Completely painted…

  • Where to Stay in Marrakech, Morocco: El Fenn Review
    Accommodation Africa Morocco Travel

    Where to Stay in Marrakech, Morocco: El Fenn

    Imagine arriving in Marrakech for your first time and dusk is just about to fall. As you wait in line at customs you’re getting all the travel feels — a little bit of nervousness and…

  • Where to Find the Best Food in Barcelona: Tapas, Pintxos, Churros & More!
    Europe Food + Drink Spain Travel

    Where to Find the Best Food in Barcelona: Tapas, Pintxos, Churros & More!

    Fresh off my first trip to Barcelona, I can say with confidence that this is one of my favorite cities in the world…if not my new favorite. But I struggle to keep commitments when it comes to top…

  • Where to Stay in Hoi An, Vietnam: Maison Vy
    Accommodation Asia Travel Vietnam

    Where to Stay in Hoi An, Vietnam: Maison Vy

    Hội An, Vietnam is a UNESCO World Heritage site set along the Thu Bồn River, and let me tell you — it’s a charmer of a town. It’s often listed as people’s favorite stop along…

  • Best Fall Getaways According to Your Favorite Travel Bloggers
    Travel Travel Tips

    Best Fall Getaways According to Your Favorite Travel Bloggers

    The fall season can be a tricky time for travel. There’s cooling temperatures to consider, hurricane season, and navigating time off work leading up to the holidays. To give you some of the best fall travel recommendations…

  • 10 Things You Must Do in Byron Bay, Australia
    Australia Itineraries Oceania Travel

    10 Things You Must Do in Byron Bay, Australia

    My story about Byron Bay, Australia is undoubtedly one you’ve heard before. Within 20 minutes of arriving to the creatively charged coastal town, I was completely smitten, head over heels in love, proclaiming that I’d be back…

  • Moab, Utah: A Quick Guide on Where to Stay, Eat and Play
    North America Travel Travel Guides USA Utah

    Moab, Utah: A Quick Guide on Where to Stay, Eat and Play

    If the name “Moab” means nothing to you at the moment, then keep reading. I’m about to show you why this quirky little town should be added to your vernacular ASAP. Not only is…

  • The Trail Wallet app allows you to track your travel expenses with minimal effort and stress relieving results.
    Digital Nomad Lifestyle Travel Travel Tips

    My Secret Tool for Rockstar Budgeting on the Road

    One thing that surprises me over and over again during my travels is that most travelers I meet along the way don’t have any efficient ways of tracking their expenses. And when I inevitably tell everyone about my…

  • Don't miss these 8 National Parks in the American West when planning your next trip
    Arizona California North America South Dakota USA Utah Wyoming

    8 U.S. National Parks You Need to Visit in Your Lifetime

    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…

  • A National Parks road trip has a lot of moving parts and can become stressful if you're not careful. Follow these tips to make sure you're getting the most out of your trip.
    North America Travel USA

    9 Ways to Make Sure You Get the Most Out of a National Parks Road Trip

    This post is sponsored by Aveeno, but as always, all my opinions are my own and I would never promote anything I don’t freaking love.  If you’ve been following along on Instagram and IG stories,…

  • These productivity tips for digital nomads and bloggers will help you work less, so that you can enjoy the destinations you're visiting more.
    Digital Nomad Lifestyle Travel

    7 Productivity Tips for Digital Nomads and Bloggers

    What some of you may not know about me is that all the while I’ve been traveling around the globe for the past year plus, I’ve actually been working simultaneously. What that means is…

  • Beach day essentials with Aveeno
    California North America USA

    Point Dume, Malibu: Beach Day Essentials

    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…

  • Views from the William Vale's rooftop bar Westlight
    Accommodation New York North America USA

    The William Vale: A Modern Brooklyn Hotel With Epic Views

    After spending the majority of the month of April in Manhattan, I was feeling ready to get out of the hustle and grind for a minute to regain a little perspective. Luckily, all I had to do…

  • Rainbow Row, Savannah, Georgia
    Georgia North America Travel Travel Guides USA

    My Stylish Savannah Guide With One Kings Lane

    I recently had the pleasure of sharing my favorite stylish Savannah spots with interior design mecca One Kings Lane, and wanted to make sure none of you missed out on benefitting from this post!…

  • Playlist featuring all Australian singers/songwriters and bands.
    Australia Playlists

    Playlist: 45 Awesome Australian Artists

    If you’ve been following along on my Instagram for a while, you probably noticed that I spent quite a bit of time in Australia between December and February this past year. My trip also…

  • From a thriving design scene to historic charm, Savannah, Georgia is one of my favorite places to travel in the U.S.
    Georgia North America Travel USA

    8 Reasons Why Savannah Is One of the Best Places to Travel in the U.S.

    Walking the streets of Savannah, Georgia is literally like stepping into a time machine to the 1800s. Cobblestone streets, horse-drawn carriages and antebellum architecture give the city its historic charm, but the slower pace…

  • Why you should stay at the QT Hotel, Port Douglas, from www.livelikeitstheweekend.com
    Accommodation Australia Oceania Travel

    Where to Stay in Port Douglas, Australia

    Update: This hotel has since been revamped and reopened as the Oaks Hotel & Resort If you haven’t already heard of Port Douglas, let me give you a little inside scoop. This beautiful town…

  • All of my go-to bags for travel
    Favorite Products Travel

    All of the Bags I Currently Use (and Want to Use) on My Travels

    I have a confession to make: I travel with a lot of bags. I’m not talking about an army of suitcases that could rival a celebrity’s. What I mean is that I like to…

  • Photo diary of the charming town of Antigua in Guatemala, via www.livelikeitstheweekend.com
    Guatemala North America Travel

    48 Hours in Antigua, Guatemala

    My visit to Antigua, Guatemala was entirely too quick — a trip that was meant to be several days longer but cut short by a bus schedule miscalculation. Yes, this charming town is small and walkable…

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This one is for the sunset lovers 🌅 Add @vagare This one is for the sunset lovers 🌅 Add @vagarestaurant to your list for a beautiful oceanfront date night this summer. This rooftop spot is located at the @alilamareabeachresort in Encinitas in North County San Diego. 

Our favorite things on the menu: The halibut, hearth fired sweet potato side and the chocolate bomb for dessert 🤤 and make sure to stick around for sunset and grab one of the firepits at the bar.
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Maybe it’s because we just moved and I’m in total nesting mode, but I literally don’t want to be more than 10 minutes from the house right now. The thought of taking a 10 hour flight to an overcrowded summer destination is sending me 😵‍💫

This staycation was absolutely perfect. Mornings in the sauna, easily accessible beach walks, sunset dinners, and spa time. Truly all a gal needs right now 🙏🏻
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Also…14 year old dogs live forever right? 

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🇵🇹 Here’s your cheat sheet to the best bea 🇵🇹 Here’s your cheat sheet to the best beaches in Algarve, Portugal 👇🏻 (+ make sure to save this post for later planning)! 

☀️ Praia do Castelo: Here you can find one of the best beach clubs in the Algarve, and it’s a good spot to post up all day with plentiful chairs and umbrellas and facilities.

☀️ Praia do Vale de Centeanes: One of the more picturesque beaches in the Algarve, this one feels like a hidden gem and is best enjoyed at lower tides. Enjoy an awesome seafood dinner at sunset next door at O Stop. 

☀️ Praia da Salema: For a more off-the-beaten path feel, head to the fishing village of Salema for a long stretch of sand with plenty of space to spread out. 

☀️ Praia da Marinha: One of the most iconic beaches in the Algarve, this one can be viewed from above along the Seven Hanging Valleys trail.

☀️ Praia do Camilo: Stunning but tiny, Camilo is one of the most popular beaches on the Algarve Coast and gets PACKED, so I’d recommend visiting on a weekday or earlier in the morning. 

☀️ Praia do Carvalho: This beach is along the Seven Hanging Valleys trail and is accessed through a stone tunnel. It’s a fun one with rock formations you can stroll along as well as caves to explore.

☀️ Praia de São Rafael: If you’re looking for a good family friendly beach with a restaurant directly on the sand, this is the one for you. It has plenty of facilities and easy parking for a long beach day. 

☀️ Benagil Beach: One of the best places from which to access the Benagil Cave, this cozy stretch of sand is also great to post up at, though there are tour groups moving in and out of the water pretty regularly here, so keep that in mind. 

☀️ Praia de Carvoeiro: Located right at the tip of the town of Carvoeiro, this is an adorable seaside town to explore followed by a relaxing day at the beach with plenty of restaurants and shops to explore. 

☀️ Praia de Falésia: This was once voted the best beach in Europe—it’s one of the longest beaches in Algarve with tons of space to spread out and admire the unique orange and white rocky cliffs that jut up against the sand. 

Which one would you visit first? 🤩
If you’ve been dreaming up a trip to Namibia, ma If you’ve been dreaming up a trip to Namibia, make sure to save this one! 🌞 

I’ve been putting a LOT of love into writing guides the last few months for the site and we now have 6 guides live on Livelikeitstheweekend.com to help you plan your trip, from luxury lodge reviews and guides to Kolmanskop and Sossusvlei to my complete 10-day itinerary 🙌🏻

Namibia can be a little more challenging to plan than other destinations, so I’ve included alll my tips to help make planning a breeze. 

Love you guys! Namibia is a dream, you’ll love it 🧡
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🏡 NEW HOME REVEAL! 🌿 For over a year now the 🏡 NEW HOME REVEAL! 🌿 For over a year now there’s been a quiet whisper nudging me towards something different, somewhere different, and I can’t believe after 13 years in LA and now 3 months of nomad life that we’re finally in our new home 🤍

I’ve lived in LA since my mid-twenties, since I was broke, perpetually single, in a job I didn’t love and living for my weekends. Los Angeles has seen me through the most formative years of my life—meeting lifelong friends, losing two parents, living in my first solo gal apartment, starting my own business, navigating the pandemic, and meeting my husband. 

It will always be a place that feels like home 🫀, but for a while I’ve known my soul was calling for something different. A slowing down. A deeper integration with nature. An infusion of fresh energy that sometimes only a radical shift can initiate. 

On Sunday we moved into our new home in Encinitas (North County San Diego for those that aren’t familiar) and it’s everything my soul has been seeking. 

It’s still a little scary and intimidating thinking about building an entirely new community and re-finding new favorite restaurants, workouts, doctors, etc., but mostly I just feel excited to begin a new chapter that feels most aligned with where I’m at in my life. 

At some point when the boxes and mess have dissipated, I’ll share more from the inside of the house, but the biggest things on my vision board for this house were:

🤍 Outdoor space! Our last home only had balconies, and this new place has the most zen front and back yard. Our windows and doors are constantly open and it’s the best feeling ever!! 

🤍 Seeing green out our windows 🌿🌿🌿

🤍 Natural light 

🤍 Close to nature—we’re a 5 minute drive to the beach!

So ready for the San Diego chapter to begin 🙏🏻
Real talk: the number of airport lounge meals I’ Real talk: the number of airport lounge meals I’ve eaten against my will because they were “free” 🤢 

What would you add to this list? 

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