What’s It Really Like to Live in Malta?
This is the third post in the new series called “What’s It Like to Live in .. ?” about expat life in countries around the…
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30 Fun Things to Do in Sacramento
In this post, I’m excited to share some of my favorite things to do in Sacramento. I’ve lived in Sacramento for a total of…
5 Things to Do in South Lake Tahoe with Kids
Spring may have suddenly sprung here in Northern California this week, but the fuss lately has been over the very snowy winter we’ve had…
Creating Balance: On Life After Kids
Is it possible to maintain a balanced life, travel, and live your dreams after kids? In the past few years, I’ve had this conversation (in…
30 Fun Things to Do in Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe is part of the culture here in Northern California. It’s the place where people escape the summer heat, ski on the weekends, and…
A Sommelier’s Wine Tasting Tips
Wine tasting can be so intimidating. When preparing to taste wine with a room of (what may seem like) wine experts and maybe…
2 Very Different Museums in San Francisco: de Young Museum & Legion of Honor
2 favorite museums in San Francisco: Art museums and small children are not always a good mix. On our many visits to San…
30 Things to Do in the Monterey Bay Area
The Monterey Bay area is one of my favorite parts of California. It’s a powerful combination of stunning natural beauty, wildlife, a charming small-town atmosphere,…
How to Spend 5 Days in San Francisco with Kids
When I was a kid, I moved a lot. The longest that we stayed in one place was 3.5 years in Connecticut. My mom…
48 Hours in Truckee, CA
When something about Truckee appeared in my inbox earlier this fall, I didn’t know much beyond the fact that it must be pretty there–it sits at…