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…
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ULTIMATE NEW YORK TRAVEL GUIDE – EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
New York City is a city full of bustling things to do. If this is your first time visiting New York, I highly recommend 4-5 days if you’re interested in seeing all that the city has to offer. So here is my ultimate New York City Travel Guide for first-timers! AIRPORTS New York has three major airports: JFK is roughly 40 minutes, the cheapest way to get into Manhattan is using…
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ULTIMATE FOODIE GUIDE TO NEW YORK CITY
New York has become the center of the world when it comes to food. Many of the world’s best chefs are in New York to create amazing culinary art. It is also the most multicultural city in the world! I have a big appetite and have eaten at many of the popular restaurants throughout the city. As a visitor it’s always difficult to find a restaurant since there are so many options but…
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12 BEST DESSERTS IN MANHATTAN
I have a sweet tooth and New York has the best desserts to satisfy it. From the best ice cream, cookies, cupcakes, and even the famous cronut you will find yourself eating your way through the city and it never ends! There are always new dessert shops popping up to satisfy your sugar cravings. Here is a list of the 12 best desserts in Manhattan! 1. Dominique Ansel Kitchen –…
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WHERE TO BRUNCH IN MANHATTAN
Brunch has become my favorite thing to do on the weekends. I’m not big on drinking but having a bloody mary or mimosa to start your day is always good, right? I don’t mind some boozy brunch either! I do have a hard time choosing my dishes since I love waffles, pancakes, french toast, eggs benedict’s and basically….. EVERYTHING!! Good thing my girlfriends are so great at sharing! Here is…
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20 BEST ICE CREAMS IN NEW YORK CITY
There is an endless amount of ice cream shops in New York and it totally deserves its own blog post. I typically enjoy frozen yogurt but since living in New York I have found myself enjoying ice cream more due to the amazing options throughout the city. Read along because you will not want to miss out on these best ice creams in New York! 1. ICE & VICE Ice…
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BEST ROOFTOPS IN NEW YORK CITY
When visiting New York you must visit a rooftop! New York is all about the rooftops, enjoy a delicious cocktail, and take in spectacular views of the best rooftops New York has to offer. To be honest, there’s just way too many opening in the city so I’ve compiled a list of my personal favorite of best rooftops in New York City! *I recommend making reservations online & please check…
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ULTIMATE WEEKEND GUIDE TO PORTLAND
Portland is continuing to gain popularity in recent years. With great food, beer, and awesome sites, you can easily spend a few weekends here. Only an hour and a half flight from San Francisco, I decided to take a weekend trip with a few girlfriends mid-January early this year. Yes, rainy season and it was a little cold but we were lucky to have pretty good weather that weekend! Here’s…
