The California Coast has endless of places to explore and Monterey is one of them. Anyone can easily pass through on the way to Big Sur but spending a weekend in Monterey is recommended. Monterey is roughly 2 hours south of San Francisco, which makes it the perfect weekend getaway. Here is a complete weekend guide to Monterey, California. Where To Stay I stayed at Hotel Pacific and loved it! Hotel Pacific has…
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SPENCER GLACIER HIKE IN ALASKA
When I went to Iceland a year ago I was amazed by the glaciers but never had the chance to climb them. I decided to go to Alaska earlier this year and knew I could not leave without doing a glacier hike. There were so many options around Anchorage: Exit Glacier, Matanuska Glacier and of course Spencer Glacier. I did my research and decided on Spencer Glacier with Ascending Path.…
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RISE LANTERN FESTIVAL
What is Rise Lantern Festival? RiSE Festival is a festival once a year where people come together to celebrate life, joys, dreams, hopes and blessings. The festival is a “Leave No Trace” policy so they retrieve 100% of the lanterns. Each lantern is also 100% biodegradable. I love this about them! I was lucky enough to attend the second annual Rise Festival at the Mojave Desert, Nevada. The festival was truly…
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SEVEN GLACIERS RESTAURANT REVIEW
I stumbled on Seven Glaciers via Instagram from a fashion blogger posting amazing photos of the property. I had no idea it was actually a mountain top luxury restaurant surrounded by seven glaciers! Seven Glaciers Restaurant is located in the Alyeska Resort in Girdwood, Alaska. This fine dining experience is one not to be missed, here is a full review of my dining experience. Things to know before your visit Business Casual…
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WHERE TO FIND MATCHA IN NEW YORK CITY
You may already know that I’m a huge matcha fan. Honestly, I’m not even sure how this obsession started. All I know is that I love anything with matcha, aka green tea. Come to think of it, I think it started with my obsession with matcha ice cream and probably macarons. The flavor has a slight sweetness that I enjoy and weirdly crave. Many bakeries are coming up with many…
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SOARING OVER NEW YORK CITY WITH FLYNYON
New York is one of the best cities in the world and has one of the best skylines in the world. One of the best ways to see it all is on a helicopter ride soaring over New York City and having a bird’s eye view of Central Park, Times Square, Empire State Building and the World Trade Center! There are many New York helicopter tours but none like FlyNyon. FlyNyon provides a unique adventure experience…
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BEST PLACES TO PHOTOGRAPH THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE
The Golden Gate Bridge is by far the most iconic structure in San Francisco and one of the most photographed bridges in the world. The red suspension bridge that connects San Francisco to Marin County is 3 miles long. Now that I have lived here over a year, I have taken photos of this bridge over a dozen times in so many different locations. So where do you go for…
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THE ULTIMATE ALASKA TRAVEL GUIDE
Did you know Alaska is considered “bear country”? There is an estimate of 30,000 brown bears in Alaska, 98% of the total U.S. population! No wonder it’s called bear country! Alaska has been on my bucket list for many years and I finally got a chance to visit! The state is known for its diverse terrain, mountains, wildlife and amazing glaciers! You’re able to even see the Northern Lights from…
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ULTIMATE BACHELORETTE DESTINATION: PUERTO VALLARTA
I was lucky enough to get invited to a bachelorette party in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico in February. I was a little worried it would be a little cold but surprisingly the weather was amazing! The girls and I had so much fun swimming in the ocean, experiencing the culture and exploring all that Puerto Vallarta had to offer. Keep reading to find the reasons Puerto Vallarta is the ultimate bachelorette (or bachelor)…
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10 BEST VIEWS OF SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco is underrated when it comes to rooftops and great views of the city, but if you know where to go you will find pretty incredible views. Since living in San Francisco for less then a year I have found that there are not many rooftops like New York but I’ve been able to find so many great spots that are just as amazing! I have compiled a list…
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HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES OVER NAPA VALLEY
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…
