The two things I heard from friends and read online as the must do activities while in Maui were the Road to Hana (of course) and visiting Haleakala, specifically at sunrise. Now you can rent a car and drive up to Haleakala on your own, but I am a big tour gal so I jumped … More Haleakala Sunrise Tour
I can 100% declare myself a hotel person. I fully understand those that like staying in rentals, airbnbs, etc. for perks like full kitchens and more space, but on my first trip to Hawaii, I was determined to stay in a resort for the full experience, and the Sheraton Maui Hotel turned out to be … More Sheraton Maui Resort
As magical as it seems during the holidays in Chicago, the weather always tests my strength when I go back for a winter visit. However, we were determined to do at least one festive thing while I was in town, and we tried our best to enjoy the lights, but wow it was brutally cold … More Chicago Holiday Lights Trolley Tour
I’m not a huge follower of makeup influencers/Youtube beauty gurus, mostly because I don’t wear much makeup and am terrible at applying it no matter how many videos I watch, but I am a huge fan of makeup artist Lisa Eldridge. I love her makeup tutorials, her client work, her jewelry that I have on … More Lisa Eldridge Lipstick
‘Tis the season for an onslaught of movies coming out at the theater. On the one hand, I love this time of year with plenty of movies to choose from, especially when its getting colder outside, but on the other hand it can be hard to keep up with all the good movies coming out. … More Knives Out
I don’t venture to downtown Los Angeles too often, but when I happen to be in the neighborhood, I always try to make a stop at Guerilla Tacos. Growing up in Chicago, the thought of being vegetarian or vegan when eating out was definitely tricky, and although I don’t enjoy eating meat, plenty of restaurants … More Guerilla Tacos
For me, the sign of a true resort town is the quality hotels they have to offer that make it a great destination spot. Santa Barbara has its own charm, laid-back style, beautiful stretch of beaches, and some of the best hotels around. One of my favorite Santa Barbara hotels is the Belmond El Encanto. … More Belmond El Encanto
While I like to think I have high standards when it comes to a cup of coffee, my true test for a great coffee shop is the quality of their food items. Handlebar Coffee is a Santa Barbara institution, and since I love coffee shops so much, I had to make sure I tried it … More Handlebar Coffee
Oh Ojai, a little charming town, usually overshadowed by its neighbor Santa Barbara. Tucked into a valley at the base of the mountains, an hour and half north of Los Angeles, and 45 minutes east of Santa Barbara, Ojai feels like a whole different world from these major cities. Ojai Valley Inn is the main … More Ojai, California
The Ferry Building in San Francisco does not get enough kudos for all of the food vendors it has to offer. Usually when I go to a market or food hall of some kind I expect a fair amount of vendors, but the Ferry Building was huge and packed with lots of great options. Plus … More Ferry Building
