Ever since I was little, I’ve been drawn to tall buildings, diverse cultures, and the hustle and bustle of big cities. So it probably comes as no surprise that Chicago was one of the first places in the U.S. I hopped on a plane to visit. This summer, I visited Chicago for my fourth time… Read More »11 Things to Do in Chicago at Night
For someone who’s bad with directions, I’ve always relied on Google Maps to get places. I remember getting lost in my own neighborhood in San Francisco 2 weeks after moving there and Google Maps saved me big time. Embarrassing stories aside, at some point I also found myself relying more on Google Maps to plan… Read More »Plan a Road Trip with Google Maps
Last month, we embarked on our cross-country U.S. road trip. We drove from San Francisco to Salt Lake City and it was one of the longest drives I’ve ever done. It’s still hard to believe we actually did eleven hours in our little Honda Accord. That drive, and this being the first leg of our… Read More »Fun Things to Do in Salt Lake City
Going on a road trip is fun and exciting, but it can also be a long and windy journey. Keep these road trip quotes handy when you need a dose of inspiration! “That’s why I love road trips. It’s like doing something without actually doing anything!” ― John Green 2. “And just like that, we’re… Read More »11 Road Trip Quotes for 2021
Before visiting Moab, I had heard about it from friends and saw it show up regularly on my Instagram feed. All the reviews about Moab were positive and the pictures looked beautiful. So when I found out we Moab was somewhat along our cross-country road trip route, I decided to add it to my itinerary.… Read More »Best Things to Do in Moab Utah
Updated: May 13th, 2021 When I think of the best places to get coffee in the U.S., I can think of a few places. Seattle is the birthplace of the multinational coffee giant Starbucks. Portland has had a strong coffee culture since before Starbucks became widespread. Big Island is home to the world famous Kona… Read More »8 Sacramento Coffee Shops You Must Visit
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
When news of the vaccine came out, the wheels in my head immediately started turning. What destinations were on my bucket list again? Where should I travel to first? I was excited and overwhelmed at the same time. Dreaming about travel again reminded me of one of my favorite trips to-date: our first trip to… Read More »10 Day Europe Itinerary: How to Plan a Magical Trip
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