Santa Barbara is one of my favorite places to take photos. There is such a wide variety of photo spots – some are incredibly unique to Santa Barbara that you won’t be able to capture anywhere else.

For Pride Month 2022, I wanted to share some of my favorite LGBTQIA+ creators on Instagram!

Check out these unique, convenient, and fun stays for your Southwest U.S. road trip!

This was our favorite stay of our whole trip! Even if camping isn’t for you, this luxury glamping experience is a must-do if you’re visiting southern Utah.

Valley of Fire is a gorgeous state park you do not want to miss! It’s just one hour away from Las Vegas, which makes it an easy day trip from there.

There are a variety of unique sights to see in Death Valley, from salt flats to colorful dirt deposits.

Sausalito is a town on the bay just across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco. It’s charming, a bit upscale, and gorgeous.

One of my favorite hidden gems in Northern California is the town of Felton. It’s a small town tucked into the redwoods with an incredible railroad camp from the 1800s!

No matter who you’re shopping for – your best friend, parent, aunt/uncle, or just a white elephant gift – everyone enjoys a cozy home. Shop my top picks!

While cats can’t actually open presents, don’t leave them off your list! I have so many favorite cat-related items that are too good not to share.

San Mateo is a lovely town with a Japanese Tea Garden, great restaurants, and a nice downtown. It’s a great spot for a day trip!

Just a dozen miles north of Santa Cruz is the hidden gem Davenport, California. It’s an incredible coastal city with jaw-dropping beaches and small-town vibes.

There has been a huge surge in unwarranted violence and aggression towards Asian people since this pandemic began. Support Asian creators by following them on Instagram and liking/sharing their posts!

It is time to diversify your media and amplify melanated voices! When I started looking through my following list, I was disappointed in myself to see how little diversity there was in the group of people I follow.

I consider myself a bit of a plant lady with the dozens of plants I have in my room. While I’ve spent years buying and propagating plants, you don’t need to spend years to re-create this style!

My favorite part of my nighttime routine is doing my skincare. It is an essential part of my self-care and I wake up with glowing skin!

You read that right. A DAY TRIP to Yosemite! It’s completely possible if you live in the Bay Area, or even within 200 miles of Yosemite.

The Golden Triangle of Andalusia is made up of Córdoba, Granada, and the capital, Seville. We visited all 3 cities during our month-long trip exploring Europe!

I lived in San Diego for 2 years and ate my way through North County. I frequented the less expensive restaurants since we weren’t exactly swimming in extra cash – mostly in Encinitas – but this list includes cheap eats, fancier restaurants, and good old pubs/breweries.

Have you ever been somewhere that was so incredible you didn’t feel like you were actually there? That’s exactly how I felt while walking through the Alhambra in Granada, Andalusia, Spain. Even now looking through photos it’s hard for me to believe it is real – and I was there!