Travel Outside of the Box

I know when people see the word “jetsetera” they immediately think luxury, bottle service, all-out glamour, room service, five-star hotels, champagne wishes and caviar dreams. I fully admit that I do appreciate the finer things in life, but the need…

Categories: beauty, california, life

Happy Holidays from AZ and NV!

This holiday season I was in Scottsdale and Las Vegas. Here were a couple of the highlights: scottsdale Stopping by award-winning Sweet Republic to sample their all-natural ice cream.  Tried the almond buttercrunch, salted butter caramel peanut butter chip and…

Top 10 Places to Spend NYE

I have a bad case of wanderlust. Every chance I get, I am on a plane to explore something new. New Years Eve gives me the perfect excuse. Here is my list of the top 10 places you should be…

Categories: events, france, pictures

The Quiet Side of the South of France

Usually visitors from around the world come to the small little seaside towns along the coast for “the season”, which usually starts in May/June and continues until the last day in August. In the winter months, a sleepy calm overtakes…

Categories: france, pictures, travel

Five Reasons You Should Travel

1.) Learning experience. Heading out into the world is a great way to experience new things and learn.  Travel and pick up bits of other languages, customs and of course, FOOD! If you have ever wanted to learn a foreign…

Categories: life, travel, travel tips

Bay Area, CA

Long weekend = food, wine and fun. Croquet @ Meadowood. Domain Chandon Winery. Truffle Scrambled Eggs @ Epic in San Francisco.

Categories: drink, food, life

52perfectdays.com

I have 2 featured articles at 52perfectdays.com! Check them out here, and help keep me in the top rotation: http://52perfectdays.com/articles/exploring-oxnard-culture-wines-and-great-food Palm Springs: Luxurious North Palm Canyon Drive xoxo, Kimberly

Categories: travel, writing

10 Travel Books I Love

Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert   Tales of a Female Nomad by Rita Goldman Gelman Neither Here Nor There: Travels in Europe by Bill Bryson Femme d’ Adventure: Tales froma Wild Life by Jessica Maxwell    Adventures of a Continental…

Categories: books, travel

Redondo Beach, CA

I was lucky enough to spend the weekend researching an article in the cute little beach side town of Redondo Beach, CA. I stayed at the Portofino Hotel and Yacht Club, a quiet, top-notch boutique hotel located on a private…

Categories: california, food, life

One Bag, One World

I am nonchalantly packing for my 20 day trip. 12 cities, 5 different countries. In one bag. 1 overnight bag. 1 makeup bag. 1 accessory bag. 1 travel journal. 1 mini-laptop. 2 pairs of flip-flops. 2 pairs of heels. 2…

Categories: travel