Most people head to Anaheim for one of two things: a conference or a trip to Disneyland. But if you think you need a theme park ticket to enjoy this corner of Southern California, think again. After a busy few days exploring Los Angeles and a jam-packed schedule at the convention center, I set out... Continue Reading →
This past February, work sent me to Anaheim. Since I hadn’t been to Los Angeles since I was a baby, I jumped at the chance to tack on a few extra days to explore the City of Angels. If you’re used to reading about my solo adventures, though, this trip looked a little different. My... Continue Reading →
Prior to 2025, I had never spent New Year's away from home. When a cross-country work trip to San Francisco was scheduled for January 2nd this year, my options were either to fly out on New Year's Day, or arrive early and spend the holiday there, so I opted to fly in early and spend... Continue Reading →
San Francisco is a cultural melting pot that lends to a great diversity of cuisines. From mission burritos to spicy ramen, you're guaranteed to leave full. I stayed in San Francisco for a full week in January, giving me a good amount of time to eat my way around the city. Here are some of... Continue Reading →
As a child of the 90's who grew up watching the Tanner family cruise around San Francisco during the opening theme of Full House, I've always had a desire to visit the city and wander its hilly neighborhoods full of Painted Lady Victorian houses. In January 2025, my work travels took me to San Fran... Continue Reading →
California ranks number one when it comes to beer: it's the state with the highest number of breweries per capita, and highest beer production, with over 3 million barrels of craft beer produced per year. The city of San Diego has a high concentration of breweries, and I got to try a few local brews... Continue Reading →
In late June of 2024 I had the pleasure of taking a work trip to sunny San Diego, California. I stayed downtown for the work portion of the trip, and then stayed a night in the Old Town San Diego area for a day of being a tourist at the end of the trip. Stay... Continue Reading →
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