Golden Gate Park is one of the best places to explore in San Francisco. Stretching more than three miles from the Haight to the Pacific Ocean, it is even larger than Central Park and packed with gardens, museums, lakes, walking trails, and hidden corners that feel worlds away from the city. After living in San…
How to Visit the de Young Museum in San Francisco
If you’re visiting Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, the de Young Museum is one of the best stops you can make – whether you want to spend a few hours admiring art or just pop in for the free observation tower and sculpture garden. As a San Francisco local, it’s one of my favorite…
Angel Island Day Trip from San Francisco: Hike Mount Livermore Without a Car
After 18 years in SF, spending the day on Angel Island is one of my favorite day trips from San Francisco, and one you can do without a car! Somehow it still flies under the radar for many visitors, despite offering one of the best combinations of ferry rides, hiking, and panoramic views of the…
Why I Travel Carry-On Only for Every Trip
If you overpack, hate dragging luggage, or think carry-on only travel is just for minimalists, let me show you the benefits of traveling with less. You’ll leave believing you can do this and why it is worth it. In my next post, I’ll even share exactly how to pack carry-on only for every trip, with…
The Modern Grand Tour: Where I’d Travel After Architecture School
Graduation season always makes me think about the one thing architecture school can’t fully simulate: the experience of walking through a building or city and not just learning about it in history books. That’s why I keep coming back to the idea of the architect’s “Grand Tour” and the impact of travel. But what is…