Back in March right before COVID shutdowns, my husband and I spent three days in San Diego. A highlight of the trip was our hike to Potato Chip Rock. Potato Chip Rock is an aptly named natural rock formation at the summit of Mt. Woodson in nearby Poway. It’s more of a Pringle than a…
Hotel Review: Four Points by Sheraton San Diego Downtown Little Italy
This past March, my husband and I visited my sister for a few days in San Diego. There are a lot of points options in San Diego, and admittedly, I went with the cheapest choice. While the Hotel del Coronado was tempting, I knew we’d be out exploring and not spending much time in the…
The Ultimate 3 Day San Diego Itinerary
Back in March, my husband and I were lucky enough to visit my sister in San Diego the weekend before things with COVID-19 really hit the fan. We had no idea this would be our last air travel for the foreseeable future. If you’ve never visited San Diego, there’s a ton to do inside and…
California Trip Part 3: San Francisco
This is the third and final post about my trip to California in September. I love changes in scenery when I’m traveling and this vacation had three unique segments. The first two parts were hiking and camping in Yosemite National Park and wine tasting in Napa and Sonoma. The last leg brought us to San…
California Trip Part 2: Wine Tasting
I’ve slowly grown to like (read: become obsessed with) wine. The progression from Franzia Crisp White at frat parties to Two Buck Chuck Cabernet in grad school really shows the strides my palate has made. But in all seriousness, I have been drinking more wine over the years and am starting to figure out what…
California Trip Part 1: Yosemite National Park
Last month, my boyfriend and I spent a week in California. We split the trip up into three very different types of vacations: hiking and camping in Yosemite National Park, wine tasting in Napa and Sonoma, and sightseeing in San Francisco. I like to stay active on vacations so this was the perfect mix of activities.…