Hi there! Summer is just a few weeks away! If you’re still thinking through your travel plans, I put together a mini guide to six of my favorite summer vacation-worthy destinations in California. Hopefully it can inspire you to book a trip and get out and explore this summer! Quick note: this email contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you click on the URL and make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Cambria Make your way to the Central Coast for a little getaway...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Hi there! I’ve been working on a batch of travel guides for San Diego (my hometown!). It’s been fun to look at America’s Finest City through the lens of a visitor! Writing these guides has given me a chance to revisit some of my favorite spots throughout the county, and I wanted to share a few of them. If you are thinking of making your way to San Diego (or live in the area and are looking for something to do!), here are some gems to consider adding to your itinerary. The Self-Realization...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Hi there! As a California native, it’s kind of insane that it has taken me so long to visit Hearst Castle. BUT I planned a weekend getaway to Cambria last month and finally had a chance to explore this historic San Simeon site. If you’ve been thinking of going…GO! It’s such a cool, extraordinarily opulent place. It is well-worth a visit! Here are a few things you should know before you go: You can ONLY visit the property with a tour. Tours can book up quickly, especially during peak season....
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hi there! It's been feeling like spring in Los Angeles the past few days, and I am so ready for the wildflowers to start blooming in Southern California. To get in the spirit of the season, I’m sharing four of my go-to flower spots to inspire your next springtime day trip. Keep in mind that bloom status can be difficult to predict – every year looks different! These spots may or may not have a good bloom this season, so do some research a few days before you go to decide whether it’s worth a...
4 months ago • 2 min read
Hi all, I’m so excited to be sending out my first newsletter! I started this blog over four and a half years ago, so it is long overdue. (Don’t worry, I won’t be spamming your inbox – I’ll just pop in from time to time to connect.) Some of you signed up for my newsletter quite a while ago (thank you!). So if you’re wondering who I am, I’d like to re-introduce myself – hi, I’m Kyra! I’m a California native and travel writer. Having lived in the Bay Area, San Diego, and now Los Angeles, I...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hi all, I was planning on sending out my very first newsletter this week. That said, given the wildfires in Los Angeles County, I wanted to put a pause on that and send a short note with some organizations accepting monetary donations. These groups support firefighting efforts, as well as those displaced by the fires: LAFD Foundation - donations help provide first responders with critical resources needed to battle the fires GoFundMe Wildfire Relief Fund - donations are dispersed by GoFundMe...
6 months ago • 1 min read
