After moving to Seattle just over two years ago from Florida, I felt like I was in a new world of year-around activities. The weather is mild — Florida-like thunderstorms are incredibly rare. You can always throw on a jacket and head to the mountains, the water, a plethora of tourist sites, and, of course, a number of gems in our thriving food scene. Traveler’s Tip: Unless you’re visiting in the summer, come prepared with a hooded rain jacket. Leave your umbrellas at home, or you’ll stick out like a sore thumb! Read More ›
Hometown Highlights
A Local’s Guide to Honolulu
Honolulu has a lot to offer – everything from historic sites, to fabulous restaurants, botanical gardens, and of coarse the iconic Waikiki beach. Getting around is simple, public transportation is easy, and it’s a tourist friendly, low crime city. With a steady temperature it really is a perfect little slice of paradise. Read More ›
A Local’s Guide to Brooklyn
Let’s face it, Brooklyn is on everyone’s shortlist. It’s a hotbed of creativity, hip people sighting, and there’s just a general ‘cool’ factor that’s off the charts. Unfortunately many visitors only stroll a street or two in Williamsburg and claim to have visited Brooklyn, unbeknownst to the fact that Williamsburg is only one of over 5 dozen Brooklyn neighborhoods (that’s right—66 at last count). I’m so thrilled to share some of my favorite spots in the borough. In addition to some of Williamsburg’s tried + true gems, there’s another Brooklyn to be explored! Places like Carroll Gardens, Red Hook, Coney Island + Bushwick are also booming with must eats, must sees + must dos. Read More ›
A Local’s Guide to Austin
I am a Texas girl, born and raised, and have called Austin home for 26 years. I lived in Austin way before it was as cool and hip as it is now! It’s been growing into a big city but still holds a lot of small town charm for me. Read More ›
A Local’s Guide to San Francisco
When I initially started to think about everything that makes San Francisco what it is, I suddenly began to feel overwhelmed by the amazingness of this city and the things I’ve yet to explore. After living here for so long and spending two wonderful years working downtown, my hope is that this collection of my favorite places and spaces helps others enjoy this happy town like a local. There are so many incredible aspects of this city, from fine arts to great food to amazing shopping. Whether it’s jogging through the Panhandle on a weekday afternoon, riding bikes across the Golden Gate Bridge, or stopping by Stern Grove for a quintessential summer evening, this big city truly feels like my small-town home. Read More ›
