Updated: Oct 20th, 2021 Please note: This post contains affiliate links. Traveling to Hawaii but not sure what outfit to wear? You’ve come to the right place! I often find myself scrambling to put together the perfect outfit before a trip. And after finding a few cute things I’d wear for different occasions, the challenge then… Read More »Outfits for Hawaii: 5 Essential Pieces
Updated: May 3rd, 2021 When I was a college student at Berkeley, taking road trips to Southern California (my friends and I call it SoCal!) was one of my FAVORITE things to do. Going down south meant I could escape the “cold” Bay Area weather, lounge on beautiful beaches, and eat delicious Asian food. I’m… Read More »7 Fun Things to Do in Long Beach CA
Updated: Dec 14th, 2021 Note: this post contains affiliate links From starting college to now working my fourth job, I’ve spent a decade in the San Francisco Bay Area. It’s the longest I’ve lived in one place, and over the years I’ve been on countless road trips from San Francisco. Whether it’s to the beach,… Read More »8 Fantastic Road Trips from San Francisco
You’ve probably heard of Kona coffee. Did you know the coffee is grown on the island of Hawaii? Before I planned any activities to do on the Big Island, I already had a full list of coffee shops and coffee farms I wanted to visit on the Hawaiian island. It was something I couldn’t miss… Read More »Best Coffee in Kona and Hilo: My Top 7
Updated: Apr 21st, 2021 Big Island couldn’t have been a more perfect destination to begin my travels again. Now that things are more open than ever, especially in Hawaii, I think I planned my best 7 day itinerary yet for this trip to the Big Island. To be fair, my boyfriend and I had been… Read More »Amazing 7 Day Itinerary for Big Island Hawaii
Airbnbs are replacing hotels for me. They tend to be cheaper, more roomy, and offer the same amenities as my home (e.g. a kitchen). In 2021, they serve even bigger purposes. Whether that’s a change of scenery, a temporary space for remote work, or a spa retreat. And there is quite a selection to choose… Read More »Airbnbs in California: Top 20 Stays in 2021
Updated: Dec 8th, 2021 Travel up for snow and down for beaches. That’s California for you in a nutshell. While many people come to the San Francisco Bay Area for tech jobs and a good salary, they stay for the ocean, mountains, food, and good company. After almost a decade of living in the San… Read More »Bay Area Romantic Getaways: 6 Ideas
A list of things to do, spots to eat, and places to stay in Maui, Hawaii that’ll guarantee a good time!
Aside from coffee, I probably drink boba milk tea the most. Back when I would still go into the office, I got boba maybe once every two weeks and it was the perfect pick-me-up. And over time, I’ve accumulated a list of my favorite places to get boba in San Francisco. Boba so essential to… Read More »10 Unique Spots to Get Boba in San Francisco
Updated: Dec 7th, 2021 The first time I skied in Lake Tahoe, the binding on my snowboard broke, and I had to skid down the bunny slope on my bum. It made me wonder why anyone would want to ski or snowboard. Fast forward a couple years, I was reintroduced to skiing at Diamond Peak… Read More »Best Ski Resorts for Beginners in Tahoe