California - The Adventure Beckons

The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco spans the water as cars cross and a coastline appears below—a must-see in any first timer’s guide.

First timer’s guide to San Francisco

ByRebecca Friedland August 14, 2024April 30, 2025

Everything you need to know for a first trip to San Francisco.

A large granite dome rises above pine trees and rocky terrain along Yosemites Panoramic Trail under a clear blue sky.

California | Hiking | National Parks | The Great Outdoors | Travel

Hiking Yosemite’s Panoramic Trail

ByRebecca Friedland September 24, 2022April 30, 2025

Step by step guide and advice on hiking Yosemite’s best trail, the Panoramic Trail!

A calm canal lined with greenery and palm trees, small boats on the water, and a white arched pedestrian bridge in the background.

California | Travel | United States | Weekend Getaways

Los Angeles Weekend Guide

ByRebecca Friedland February 1, 2022April 30, 2025

Don’t miss these highlights on your next trip to Los Angeles, California!

View of Yosemite Valley with granite cliffs and Half Dome—book campsites Yosemite to experience its beauty under a dramatic cloudy sky.

How to book campsites in Yosemite

ByRebecca Friedland January 15, 2021April 30, 2025

In this post, I uncover the secrets that those of us who camp regularly have learned through the years. Hopefully, you too will get to camp in Yosemite soon with the help from this post!

View of a coastal shoreline with houses, rocky cliffs, and wildflowers under a clear blue sky.

California Route 1 Roadtrip Itinerary

ByRebecca Friedland January 8, 2021April 30, 2025

Looking to plan an epic roadtrip down California’s famous route 1? Then look no further than this breakdown of the best stops along the way from San Francisco to Los Angeles.

A steep granite rock face rises sharply under a clear blue sky, with a faint trail hinting at a hike up iconic Half Dome.

How to hike Half Dome

ByRebecca Friedland March 26, 2019April 30, 2025

A step-by-step guide on how to plan an epic adventure up Yosemite’s world famous trail to Half Dome.

A dining table set for two by a window with gold drapes on a train, overlooking a vineyard outside.

California | Food | Hidden Gems | United States

Riding the Napa Valley Wine Train

ByRebecca Friedland June 25, 2018April 30, 2025

This post details the experience of riding the Napa Valley Wine Train.

A rocky river flows through a forested valley under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

California | United States | Weekend Getaways

California Gold Country Weekend Itinerary

ByRebecca Friedland June 8, 2018April 30, 2025

Check out one of California’s best kept secrets – Gold Country. Settled into the foothills of the Sierra mountains, this little pocket of nature, delicious food, and quaint towns should be on your list!