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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8 REASONS TO INSPIRE YOU TO VISIT JAVEA SPAIN
I have to admit, I had no idea where Javea, Spain was! I’m so glad I joined the Digital Nomad Girls Retreat in Javea! I met so many inspiring girls and we had a great time! Javea is a small coastal town south of Valencia roughly 1.5 hours by car. There is plenty of things to do in the small town and has one of the most beautiful beaches in Spain!…
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THE BEST OF LISBON CITY GUIDE
Lisbon is the capital and the largest city in Portugal. I went to Lisbon on my first solo trip in 2017 and it was the perfect weekend. Six years later I’m back with Ryan. We took a train from Porto to Lisbon which is 3.5 hour train and spent 4 nights in Lisbon. We spent a total of two weeks in Lisbon starting with Porto, Douro Valley, Lisbon, and Algarve.…
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SOFITEL LISBON LUXURY HOTEL REVIEW
I recently visited Lisbon on a solo trip and stayed at the Hotel Sofitel Liberdade in Lisbon, a 5 star luxury hotel located on Av. da Liberdade. The location is central and located on one of the main streets with many luxury shops. The metro stop is also right in front of the hotel which is very convenient. I rarely used the metro since most areas are walking distance. Bairro Alto…
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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…
