Riding a hot air balloon has been high on my bucket list for many years. I recently saw photos of people on a hot air balloon over Napa Valley and knew I had to do it. I had no idea this existed so close to San Francisco! I began my research to find the best option and found Napa Valley Aloft!! Tips Before Your Visit Call for weather decision 1 hour prior to…
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A WEEKEND GUIDE TO BIG SUR
Big Sur is easily one of the most beautiful places in the world with roughly 85 miles of stunning Pacific Ocean views! I’ve been meaning to visit for years but since moving to New York a few years back it wasn’t as easy. Now that I’m in San Francisco I made it a priority to visit this summer! I can’t believe it took me this long to visit given that I’m…
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A WEEKEND HIDEAWAY AT GLEN OAKS BIG SUR
I’m not big on spending a lot on hotels given that I don’t spend much of my time in them during my travels. However, Big Sur is so enchanting I knew I had to find an amazing place to make my experience magical. If you’re looking into staying a weekend or a night in Big Sur you may notice hotels are quite expensive! I had a friend who suggested looking into…
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WHERE TO EAT IN BIG SUR
When planning my trip to Big Sur, I made sure to find the best places to eat too! There isn’t a large variety or many restaurants to choose from but the quality of restaurants in Big Sur is top notch with great views! If you’re planning a visit to Big Sur soon here are my top recommendations on where to eat in Big Sur. Sierra Mar at Post Ranch Inn…
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EXPLORING MUIR WOODS
Since moving back to California from New York, it seems as if I have become more adventurous. I guess that’s a good thing! The weather is nice year round and there are many hiking trails throughout the bay area. Muir Woods National Park is about 40 minutes north of San Francisco located in Marin County. 240 acres are covered with redwood trees, one of the few standing in San Francisco…