After 30+ years of life, I finally get why London is ICONIC. I’ll be honest… I didn’t think much of London before my first trip. From what I’d heard (and maybe from the memory of ‘Great Britain’ from the history books), it seemed like just …
You’ve probably heard of Yosemite, known for its majestic rushing waterfalls, giant sequoia trees, and granite cliffs more massive than one could imagine. California is so lucky to be the home of this iconic National Park. On average, about four to five million people visit …
Heading to Yosemite National Park by car? Planning out your route on how to get there? We’re here to help. Did you know that there are not one, not two, but five entrances to this iconic national park? In this blog post, we’ll be your …
Roughly 20 miles southeast of Reno lies a little nugget of history in Virginia City, Nevada. The minute you step out of your car, you will immediately be transported back to the 1800s. On our last road trip to Lake Tahoe and Reno, we made …
Not very many travelers ever find their way to Grass Valley, so let me start by congratulating you for finding this post! When I first discovered Grass Valley, CA on my SF to Lake Tahoe road trip, let me tell you, this charming little town …
If you’re on this post, chances are you are trying to decide whether the Metro Duffel by Monos Travel is worth the money. Well, since I was in the market to upgrade my travel system from “just a basic backpack + suitcase combo”, I actually …
If you’re on this post, chances are you are trying to decide whether the Metro Backpack by Monos Travel is worth the money. Well, since I was in the market to upgrade my travel system from “just a basic backpack + suitcase combo”, I actually …
Californians are truly blessed when it comes to wine. Looking to try a new bottle or red? There’s likely a bottle shop right down the street not too far from home. And with wine regions such as Napa, Sonoma, and Paso Robles right at our …
If you’re craving a mountain escape close to San Francisco or Sacramento, consider paying a visit to historic and artsy Nevada City. Just a short 2.5-hour drive from the Bay Area, Nevada City will grant you all the natural beauty and fresh air you’re looking …
Outside Lands Music Festival is a true California favorite. This beloved music festival takes place at none other than San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. In addition to the Bay Area locals that attend this 3-day festival, folks from Southern California, out of state, and even out …