The Monterey Bay is one of the most gorgeous coastlines on the West Coast, made famous by the HBO show Big Little Lies (season two coming soon). I grew up coming to Pacific Grove and Monterey every year as a kid, so I've spend many a windy beach day on the rocky shores and visiting …
How To Spend Three Days in Los Angeles
One of my friends from home visited me in Los Angeles, where I live, this weekend. We had three days to try to get a taste of the city, though we weren't rushing to do a lot of touristy things. Here's how we made the most of three days. Next time, we'll be sure to …
Kauai is the Best Hawaiian Island for Nature Lovers
Growing up, Kauai was always my family's go-to vacation spot. We're very lucky our family took us to the islands many times (I lost count after 16) —it was always our paradise. I've also been to Maui and Oahu, but we prefer returning to Kauai, The Garden Isle. It's the most uninhabited, with almost 80% …
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Best Mexican Food: San Diego Taco Crawl
Considering its adjacency to the Mexican border, San Diego is one of the best cities for authentic Mexican cuisine. I stopped by last winter for the ultimate taco crawl to try some of the best burritos and tacos in SoCal. Here's how three restaurants stack up: Lucha Libre 1810 W. Washington Street San Diego, CA …
One Summer Day in Portland, Maine
I just had to check out the *other* Portland. Since I’m from Portland, Oregon, I knew that part of my time living on the East Coast had to be spent visiting Portland, Maine. I’ve heard quite a bit about the state, like its famous lobster. As an avid beachcomber, I’d also heard a lot about …