San Francisco is wonderful to visit any time of year—but summer often surprises first-time visitors. Because the City sits on a peninsula surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and the San Francisco Bay, it has a famously temperate climate that behaves very differently from much of California. In fact, summer in San Francisco can feel colder,…
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The Best Girls Trip Destinations in the USA
Girls trips have become one of my favorite ways to reconnect with friends – whether it’s a reunion, a bachelorette weekend, or a quick escape just because. Over the years, I’ve explored cities all across the United States with my girlfriends, and each trip has shown me something new to love. A girls trip is…
How to Pack for a Road Trip with a Dog
My dog Pepper has become an experienced road‑trip companion over the years. From a month‑long loop through Arizona, Utah, Idaho, and Nevada during her puppy days to a 2025 adventure across the Pacific Northwest, she’s explored more miles than many humans I know. Along with countless shorter trips around Northern California, these journeys have taught…