When I first started this blog I wanted to visit every single country as soon as I could. Of course, visiting every country is still a dream of mine, I just want to do it differently now. At first, traveling felt like a race to me, I had to prove …
When we added Mendocino to our stops in California we were so excited for the coast but also for the surrounding redwood forests! I’ve seen redwoods in New Zealand and Oregon but I’ve only seen pictures and videos of the California ones and I couldn’t wait to experience them in …
Just three hours North of San Francisco and 45 minutes South of Mendocino is a wine region that although is getting more and more recognition each year, it’s still a bit unknown especially compared to its famous neighbors, Sonoma and Napa. After visiting all three wine regions last month, I …
To put it simply, our stay at Agate Cove Inn in Mendocino, California was a dream. Originally we had booked a house for our trip, but when we showed up it was 50 degrees inside and the heater was broken. To make a long story short, our rental was right …
When visiting Mendocino, California last month I knew I’d want to see the redwoods and drink my weight in wine but I wasn’t prepared for the beauty of the California coastline. I’ve been to California many times but never to Mendocino and this trip really made me fall in love …
Anyone who has visited Traverse City knows one of the best things to do is explore the amazing wineries! Did you know that within 45 minutes from downtown Traverse City you can get to over 50 wineries!? Pretty crazy huh? So you can imagine, putting my favorites together is pretty …
In no way am I a food blogger, but, I do love food and I love a happy hour or local/winter special EVEN MORE. This post is something I’ve wanted to put together since I moved to Traverse City so that 1. When I can’t remember all of my favorite …
EMPIRE BLUFF TRAILHEAD When I first moved to Traverse City I promised myself I would never write about the Empire Bluff Trailhead on my blog. Although most people I know who live in the Traverse City area know about it, it still seemed to always feel “a bit off the …
Exactly 6 years ago I was packing my bag to visit a good friend from college. At this point in my life, we had been friends for about four years (we’ve been for almost ten now!) and I had been through about 57 different phases in my life with him. …
“LOCAL ART GROUNDED IN PROCESS DRIVEN PRACTICES” A few years ago I walked into 45 North Winery while I was giving a wine tour and met one of their employees, Matt. Matt was incredible with my customers and everyone seemed to always have a great time when he was the …
