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Monterey day trip

Sample itinerary catered more towards those of you coming down from the SF Bay Area! Here’s an idea of how to make the most out of your day trip. 8:00 am – Start your day by driving to Monterey, which is approximately a 2 hour drive south from San Francisco. 10:00 am – Arrive in Continue reading
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Best Spots to Hike on Oahu

Checklist: How you know you’re on a hike in Oahu: if at some point during the hike you fear for your life. If you don’t fear for your life, then it’s probably just a walk. If you’re ready to lace up your hiking boots and explore the island’s natural beauty, here are some hikes you Continue reading
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My Favorite Cafes in the Bay

In no particular order! Except for Philz. I genuinely and wholeheartedly love me some Philz. Philz Coffee Orbit Coffee Company (Oakland, San Jose) Soul Grind Roasters (Pacifica) P Town Coffee & Tea (Pacifica) Equator Coffees Voyager Craft Coffee (Santa Clara, San Jose) Completely optional, but you’re also welcome to buy me a coffee if you Continue reading
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Remote Work + Travel
When COVID-19 hit and we all shifted from in person to remote work, I’m sure I wasn’t the only one that thought: “If I can work from home…can’t I work away from home?” Here are some tips and product suggestions that keep me comfortable and productive for those days that I’m working from home (away Continue reading
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5 Places to Visit in the SF Bay Area

Pulgas Water Temple Hidden away in Redwood City is this gorgeous, picturesque gem of a water temple. Nothing much to do here aside from enjoy a picnic, relax, and snap a few photos. Be mindful of their 9AM-4PM opening hours. The parking lot is usually closed on the weekends and entry to the temple is Continue reading
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How I Spent my Weekend in Qatar

pronounced like KUH-TAAR not cutter Following up my last post on Dubai and Abu Dhabi, we flew to our next destination: Doha! Unfortunately, we were not there in time for World Cup. We just felt like suffering through desert heat in the middle of summer. We took this leg of our trip in a more Continue reading
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A Weekend in the Big Apple (NYC)

Here’s a little walk through of how I spent a long weekend in the beautiful New York City with my favorite travel buddy. ❤️ Also it’s a little half assed just like how my planning process went so y’all New Yorkers (and transplants) out there, don’t come after me! Budget breakdown: divided into 2 unless Continue reading
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5 days in Oahu

What was meant to be a little sister duo trip, ended up being one of the best solo adventures of my life! Here’s how I spent my 5 days on the island. Trip duration: 5 days in June Climate: tropical and ideal (for me) Attire: comfortable, breathable clothes for tropical weather Budget breakdown : Disclaimer: Continue reading
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Guide to Dubai and Abu Dhabi*

*completely based on how I like to travel and I am a bit of a train wreck Listen up, habibi. We outies to the Middle East smack dab in the middle of summer AKA outdoor oven season. Not the vibe. Goal of the trip: figure out why everyone loves boasting about their extravagant Middle Eastern Continue reading
About Me
An avid stress traveller based in the SF Bay Area, but only outgoing during hot girl seasons. Which just so happens to be every season but I just pick my battles.