Personal growth, travel, local adventures, and cozy routines that make everyday life better.
Although I love exploring new places, a big part of my travel philosophy is finding adventure in the everyday, whether at home or abroad. Finding creative activities closer to where you live is a great way to do that. Our latest adventure is having backyard picnics, and it’s been even more fun than I anticipated! …
I've lived in the San Francisco Bay Area all my life, and I spent nearly four of those years living in Sunnyvale. One of the high points was exploring the restaurants downtown! Even though I don't currently live there, it's still one of my go-to places for date nights and happy hour meetups. There isn't…
Stressed about moving? You’re not alone. According to research conducted by OnePoll, moving is the #1 most stressful life event, ahead of going through a breakup or divorce, getting married, having kids, or starting your first job. Another report by the same company revealed that over one in ten Americans find spending a week in…
During our trip attending a destination wedding in Alicante, my husband and I spent three amazing days in Barcelona. This dynamic city is Spain’s cultural hub and has a lot to offer: food, architecture, history, and more! In this post, I’ll go over our itinerary for three days in Barcelona, and share our experience and…
Let's face it: mornings are hard. According to Harvard Business Publishing Education, only 15% of people are truly morning people. For those who enjoy being awake early (I don't but I am trying to), you still have to carve out enough time starting from when you first wake up to accomplish all the things you…
Japan in April is at its most beautiful, and most popular. On our spring trip to Japan, we joined over 3 million tourists — Japan’s second-highest number of monthly visitors ever — in search of cherry blossoms and balmy weather in the Land of the Rising Sun. We spent just one week in Japan, including travel…