Destinations

Golden Gate Park, SF, CA

After spending some time at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, I decided it deserved its own separate blog post. There are a few reasons for this: First, the park is 200 acres larger than Central Park in NYC. Second, there are free visiting times to take advantage of. And third, the SF City Guides… Read more

Famous Spots in San Francisco, CA (movies, tv shows, musicians)

San Francisco is more than just a city—it’s a vibrant canvas of cinematic, musical, and cultural history. From iconic movie scenes to legendary music venues, the city offers a glimpse into its creative legacy. Before planning my trip, I had no idea just how many famous film locations were scattered across the city. After doing… Read more

Stowe, Vermont

When we decided to visit Stowe, bouldering was on the agenda. But if I’m being honest, the real draw for me was the ice cream—specifically, Ben & Jerry’s. If you’re going to sell me on a bouldering trip, ice cream was my ultimate travel motivator. Promise me a bacon, egg, and cheese on a bagel.… Read more

Lake Tahoe, CA

We enjoyed a long weekend at PlumpJack Inn in Olympic Valley, Friday to Monday (in May). Our timing fell just before Memorial Day, finding us caught in a limbo between winter’s reluctant departure and the anticipated arrival of summer. The weather being a high of 68 and an abundance of sunshine caught us pleasantly off… Read more

Thomas Edison, West Orange, NJ

Thomas Edison National Historical Park is a great midday excursion in West Orange offering the journey into the life and works of one of America’s greatest inventors and conveniently accessible with a national parks pass. The park is split into two parts: Laboratory Complex and Glenmont Estate. Both can be easily combined for roughly a… Read more

Pocono Castle! East Stroudsburg, PA.

Have you ever come across those jaw-dropping, themed Airbnbs that just scream fun and excitement?! Your initial reaction might have been, “Let’s do this!” Then reality came hard and fast with it being stupid expensive and booked for the next four years. Whelp. But fear not! If you’re into medieval vibes, perhaps a Game of… Read more