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January 29, 2021

Unique Places to Visit in Northern California

After living here for 4 years, I knew I had to compile all the unique places to visit in Northern California. As one of the most beautiful states in the country and North America in general, it's no surprise that it's become a top bucket-list destination for many. What is Northern California Known For Northern California is home to so[...]

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Welcome to my blog! Here, you'll find all things travel and lifestyle. My overall love for travel and exploring new places is overwhelming and I'm constantly looking for my next destination. I truly believe that the key to happiness is a positive mindset, a balanced life and never ending travels. Experiences over things, as I like to say. Please feel free to reach out to me directly, I'd love to chat and/or collaborate. Happy travels!

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Day 3 of Nantucket in the spring 🌼🌊  Today was all about adventuring and exploring new places. Here’s my day three guide:  🚗 Rented a Jeep from @youngsbikeshop 
🚶‍♀️ Walked the ‘Sconset Bluff Walk 
💡 Visited Sankaty Lighhohse 
🪨 Went off-roading on the south shore 
😋 Snacked on @nantucketcrisps 
🦞 Grabbed lunch at @thelobstertrapack food truck
🍺 Ordered a beer flight at @ciscobrewers 
🌊 Enjoyed the remote atmosphere at Dionis Beach  ✔️Save this for your adventures on Nantucket and send to someone you want to go with!  #nantucket #nantucketisland
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Day 3 of Nantucket in the spring 🌼🌊 Today was all about adventuring and exploring new places. Here’s my day three guide: 🚗 Rented a Jeep from @youngsbikeshop 🚶‍♀️ Walked the ‘Sconset Bluff Walk 💡 Visited Sankaty Lighhohse 🪨 Went off-roading on the south shore 😋 Snacked on @nantucketcrisps 🦞 Grabbed lunch at @thelobstertrapack food truck 🍺 Ordered a beer flight at @ciscobrewers 🌊 Enjoyed the remote atmosphere at Dionis Beach ✔️Save this for your adventures on Nantucket and send to someone you want to go with! #nantucket #nantucketisland
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Welcome to @21broad located on Nantucket, Massachusetts 💛  This boutique luxury hotel is absolutely stunning, charming, quaint, peaceful, all the things. It’s in the perfect location as it’s just a few steps from the ferry and downtown. The rooms are luxurious, the beds are super comfy, and the space is historic. I love the outdoor patio with lounges and firepits!  ✔️Use code LITRAS for the best rates available.  #nantucket #nantucketisland
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Welcome to @21broad located on Nantucket, Massachusetts 💛 This boutique luxury hotel is absolutely stunning, charming, quaint, peaceful, all the things. It’s in the perfect location as it’s just a few steps from the ferry and downtown. The rooms are luxurious, the beds are super comfy, and the space is historic. I love the outdoor patio with lounges and firepits! ✔️Use code LITRAS for the best rates available. #nantucket #nantucketisland
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Day 2 of Nantucket in the spring 🌼🌊 My entire day was focused on picking up my people at the ferry 🥰 it rained most of the day, so we cuddled up in our hotel room and relaxed.  Here’s a guide for those who want to bring your dogs to the island:  💡THINGS TO KNOW
• Take the Steamship Authority or Hy-Line Cruises. Both allow dogs on leashes and they don’t need a ticket.
• Stick to the leash laws downtown and in village areas but enjoy off-leash freedom at many beaches!  📋WHAT TO PACK
• Collapsible water bowls & bottles filled with water
• Food for enough days you’ll be away
• Favorite treats and bones
• Comfort toy and/or blanket
• Tick spray for outdoor areas
• Long leash and short leash
• Everyday Dog wipes 
• Trazodone for the anxious pups (that’s Morgan)
• IPad or laptop for FaceTime when you are away from the room  🦴DOG-FRIENDLY DINING
• Bar Yoshi 
• Bartlett’s Farm 
• Cisco Brewers
• Island Kitchen
• The Handlebar Café
• The Tavern
• Sandbar at Jetties Beach  WHERE TO GO  🏝️BEACHES 
• Surfside Beach – dogs allowed before 9am and after 5pm in summer; more relaxed off-season
• Jetties Beach – same hours as Surfside; calm waters, great for pups
• Dionis Beach – quieter option with calm waters; dogs allowed
• Nobadeer Beach – popular with locals; some off-leash space
• Madequecham Beach – remote and perfect for off-leash exploring
• Ladies Beach – secluded and often quiet, good for off-leash
• Steps Beach – beautiful views, dogs allowed with leash
• Eel Point – good for off-leash walks during off-hours/seasonsSconset Beach – peaceful beach walk in the village area  🏞️TRAILS & NATURE WALKS
• Sanford Farm & Ram Pasture – wide trails, fields, and ocean views; leash recommended but often off-leash-friendly
• Tupancy Links – one of the most dog-popular trails; off-leash friendly
• Swuam Swamp Trail – shaded and great for cooler walks
• Masquetuck Reservation – wooded and pond-side walksHead of the Plains – open conservation land with fire roads for long runs
• The ‘Sconset Bluff Walk – charming village walk with ocean views (stay leashed)  ✔️Save this for your adventures on Nantucket with your dog!  #nantucket #nantucketisland #dogfriendly
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Day 2 of Nantucket in the spring 🌼🌊 My entire day was focused on picking up my people at the ferry 🥰 it rained most of the day, so we cuddled up in our hotel room and relaxed. Here’s a guide for those who want to bring your dogs to the island: 💡THINGS TO KNOW • Take the Steamship Authority or Hy-Line Cruises. Both allow dogs on leashes and they don’t need a ticket. • Stick to the leash laws downtown and in village areas but enjoy off-leash freedom at many beaches! 📋WHAT TO PACK • Collapsible water bowls & bottles filled with water • Food for enough days you’ll be away • Favorite treats and bones • Comfort toy and/or blanket • Tick spray for outdoor areas • Long leash and short leash • Everyday Dog wipes  • Trazodone for the anxious pups (that’s Morgan) • IPad or laptop for FaceTime when you are away from the room 🦴DOG-FRIENDLY DINING • Bar Yoshi  • Bartlett’s Farm • Cisco Brewers • Island Kitchen • The Handlebar Café • The Tavern • Sandbar at Jetties Beach WHERE TO GO 🏝️BEACHES • Surfside Beach – dogs allowed before 9am and after 5pm in summer; more relaxed off-season • Jetties Beach – same hours as Surfside; calm waters, great for pups • Dionis Beach – quieter option with calm waters; dogs allowed • Nobadeer Beach – popular with locals; some off-leash space • Madequecham Beach – remote and perfect for off-leash exploring • Ladies Beach – secluded and often quiet, good for off-leash • Steps Beach – beautiful views, dogs allowed with leash • Eel Point – good for off-leash walks during off-hours/seasonsSconset Beach – peaceful beach walk in the village area 🏞️TRAILS & NATURE WALKS • Sanford Farm & Ram Pasture – wide trails, fields, and ocean views; leash recommended but often off-leash-friendly • Tupancy Links – one of the most dog-popular trails; off-leash friendly • Swuam Swamp Trail – shaded and great for cooler walks • Masquetuck Reservation – wooded and pond-side walksHead of the Plains – open conservation land with fire roads for long runs • The ‘Sconset Bluff Walk – charming village walk with ocean views (stay leashed) ✔️Save this for your adventures on Nantucket with your dog! #nantucket #nantucketisland #dogfriendly
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Day 1 of Nantucket in the spring 🌼🌊  I’ve always wanted to be the main character of a show and even better, I get to be the main character of my life. You too. Here’s my day one guide:  ☕️ Iced matcha latte at @lemonpressnantucket 
🛍️ Shopping at @fourwindsgifts 
⛲️ Walked around downtown 
📚 Browsed the selection at @mitchellsbookcorner 
🌮 Grabbed lunch at @surfsidenantucket 
🐋 Explored at The Nantucket Whaling Museum @ackhistory 
🍽️ Dinner at @brotherhoodnantucket  See you back for day 2! (We have exciting special guests arriving)  #nantucket #nantucketisland
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Day 1 of Nantucket in the spring 🌼🌊 I’ve always wanted to be the main character of a show and even better, I get to be the main character of my life. You too. Here’s my day one guide: ☕️ Iced matcha latte at @lemonpressnantucket 🛍️ Shopping at @fourwindsgifts ⛲️ Walked around downtown 📚 Browsed the selection at @mitchellsbookcorner 🌮 Grabbed lunch at @surfsidenantucket 🐋 Explored at The Nantucket Whaling Museum @ackhistory 🍽️ Dinner at @brotherhoodnantucket See you back for day 2! (We have exciting special guests arriving) #nantucket #nantucketisland
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Day 4 of Nantucket in the spring 🌼🌊  Oh my this was the most gorgeous day of all. Full sunshine and we even got a little sunburnt! Here’s what we did:  🦮Walked Morgan around town 
🥤Grabbed ice coffees to go from @lemonpressnantucket 
🪜Walked to Steps Beach 
🌊 Walked to Jetties Beach
🍔 Grabbed lunch at @roseandcrown_nantucket 
🏡 Strolled down Old North Wharf
🍝 Dined at the BYOB-friendly @blackeyedsusansnantucket  ✔️Save this for your adventures on Nantucket and send to someone you want to go with!  #nantucket #nantucketisland
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Day 4 of Nantucket in the spring 🌼🌊 Oh my this was the most gorgeous day of all. Full sunshine and we even got a little sunburnt! Here’s what we did: 🦮Walked Morgan around town 🥤Grabbed ice coffees to go from @lemonpressnantucket 🪜Walked to Steps Beach 🌊 Walked to Jetties Beach 🍔 Grabbed lunch at @roseandcrown_nantucket 🏡 Strolled down Old North Wharf 🍝 Dined at the BYOB-friendly @blackeyedsusansnantucket ✔️Save this for your adventures on Nantucket and send to someone you want to go with! #nantucket #nantucketisland
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Welcome to @fourwindsgifts 🛍️🌊  Right in the heart of downtown you’ll find Four Winds Gifts, a family-owned business operating since 1970 with authentic Nantucket products. It’s the perfect place to visit for all your souvenir needs to bring home a piece of Nantucket with some of the most affordable prices.  They have everything like coasters, pillows, magnets, mugs, glassware, sweatshirts, and more! I grabbed some prints for my office, a mug, coasters, a comfy set, and a cute tote bag.  ✔️Save this for your adventures on Nantucket and send to someone you want to shopping with!  #nantucket #nantucketisland #nantucketshopping
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Welcome to @fourwindsgifts 🛍️🌊 Right in the heart of downtown you’ll find Four Winds Gifts, a family-owned business operating since 1970 with authentic Nantucket products. It’s the perfect place to visit for all your souvenir needs to bring home a piece of Nantucket with some of the most affordable prices. They have everything like coasters, pillows, magnets, mugs, glassware, sweatshirts, and more! I grabbed some prints for my office, a mug, coasters, a comfy set, and a cute tote bag. ✔️Save this for your adventures on Nantucket and send to someone you want to shopping with! #nantucket #nantucketisland #nantucketshopping
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Day 3 of Nantucket in the spring 🌼🌊  Today was all about adventuring and exploring new places. Here’s my day three guide:  🚗 Rented a Jeep from @youngsbikeshop 
🚶‍♀️ Walked the ‘Sconset Bluff Walk 
💡 Visited Sankaty Lighhohse 
🪨 Went off-roading on the south shore 
😋 Snacked on @nantucketcrisps 
🦞 Grabbed lunch at @thelobstertrapack food truck
🍺 Ordered a beer flight at @ciscobrewers 
🌊 Enjoyed the remote atmosphere at Dionis Beach  ✔️Save this for your adventures on Nantucket and send to someone you want to go with!  #nantucket #nantucketisland
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Day 3 of Nantucket in the spring 🌼🌊 Today was all about adventuring and exploring new places. Here’s my day three guide: 🚗 Rented a Jeep from @youngsbikeshop 🚶‍♀️ Walked the ‘Sconset Bluff Walk 💡 Visited Sankaty Lighhohse 🪨 Went off-roading on the south shore 😋 Snacked on @nantucketcrisps 🦞 Grabbed lunch at @thelobstertrapack food truck 🍺 Ordered a beer flight at @ciscobrewers 🌊 Enjoyed the remote atmosphere at Dionis Beach ✔️Save this for your adventures on Nantucket and send to someone you want to go with! #nantucket #nantucketisland
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Welcome to @21broad located on Nantucket, Massachusetts 💛  This boutique luxury hotel is absolutely stunning, charming, quaint, peaceful, all the things. It’s in the perfect location as it’s just a few steps from the ferry and downtown. The rooms are luxurious, the beds are super comfy, and the space is historic. I love the outdoor patio with lounges and firepits!  ✔️Use code LITRAS for the best rates available.  #nantucket #nantucketisland
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Welcome to @21broad located on Nantucket, Massachusetts 💛 This boutique luxury hotel is absolutely stunning, charming, quaint, peaceful, all the things. It’s in the perfect location as it’s just a few steps from the ferry and downtown. The rooms are luxurious, the beds are super comfy, and the space is historic. I love the outdoor patio with lounges and firepits! ✔️Use code LITRAS for the best rates available. #nantucket #nantucketisland
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Day 2 of Nantucket in the spring 🌼🌊 My entire day was focused on picking up my people at the ferry 🥰 it rained most of the day, so we cuddled up in our hotel room and relaxed.  Here’s a guide for those who want to bring your dogs to the island:  💡THINGS TO KNOW
• Take the Steamship Authority or Hy-Line Cruises. Both allow dogs on leashes and they don’t need a ticket.
• Stick to the leash laws downtown and in village areas but enjoy off-leash freedom at many beaches!  📋WHAT TO PACK
• Collapsible water bowls & bottles filled with water
• Food for enough days you’ll be away
• Favorite treats and bones
• Comfort toy and/or blanket
• Tick spray for outdoor areas
• Long leash and short leash
• Everyday Dog wipes 
• Trazodone for the anxious pups (that’s Morgan)
• IPad or laptop for FaceTime when you are away from the room  🦴DOG-FRIENDLY DINING
• Bar Yoshi 
• Bartlett’s Farm 
• Cisco Brewers
• Island Kitchen
• The Handlebar Café
• The Tavern
• Sandbar at Jetties Beach  WHERE TO GO  🏝️BEACHES 
• Surfside Beach – dogs allowed before 9am and after 5pm in summer; more relaxed off-season
• Jetties Beach – same hours as Surfside; calm waters, great for pups
• Dionis Beach – quieter option with calm waters; dogs allowed
• Nobadeer Beach – popular with locals; some off-leash space
• Madequecham Beach – remote and perfect for off-leash exploring
• Ladies Beach – secluded and often quiet, good for off-leash
• Steps Beach – beautiful views, dogs allowed with leash
• Eel Point – good for off-leash walks during off-hours/seasonsSconset Beach – peaceful beach walk in the village area  🏞️TRAILS & NATURE WALKS
• Sanford Farm & Ram Pasture – wide trails, fields, and ocean views; leash recommended but often off-leash-friendly
• Tupancy Links – one of the most dog-popular trails; off-leash friendly
• Swuam Swamp Trail – shaded and great for cooler walks
• Masquetuck Reservation – wooded and pond-side walksHead of the Plains – open conservation land with fire roads for long runs
• The ‘Sconset Bluff Walk – charming village walk with ocean views (stay leashed)  ✔️Save this for your adventures on Nantucket with your dog!  #nantucket #nantucketisland #dogfriendly
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Day 2 of Nantucket in the spring 🌼🌊 My entire day was focused on picking up my people at the ferry 🥰 it rained most of the day, so we cuddled up in our hotel room and relaxed. Here’s a guide for those who want to bring your dogs to the island: 💡THINGS TO KNOW • Take the Steamship Authority or Hy-Line Cruises. Both allow dogs on leashes and they don’t need a ticket. • Stick to the leash laws downtown and in village areas but enjoy off-leash freedom at many beaches! 📋WHAT TO PACK • Collapsible water bowls & bottles filled with water • Food for enough days you’ll be away • Favorite treats and bones • Comfort toy and/or blanket • Tick spray for outdoor areas • Long leash and short leash • Everyday Dog wipes  • Trazodone for the anxious pups (that’s Morgan) • IPad or laptop for FaceTime when you are away from the room 🦴DOG-FRIENDLY DINING • Bar Yoshi  • Bartlett’s Farm • Cisco Brewers • Island Kitchen • The Handlebar Café • The Tavern • Sandbar at Jetties Beach WHERE TO GO 🏝️BEACHES • Surfside Beach – dogs allowed before 9am and after 5pm in summer; more relaxed off-season • Jetties Beach – same hours as Surfside; calm waters, great for pups • Dionis Beach – quieter option with calm waters; dogs allowed • Nobadeer Beach – popular with locals; some off-leash space • Madequecham Beach – remote and perfect for off-leash exploring • Ladies Beach – secluded and often quiet, good for off-leash • Steps Beach – beautiful views, dogs allowed with leash • Eel Point – good for off-leash walks during off-hours/seasonsSconset Beach – peaceful beach walk in the village area 🏞️TRAILS & NATURE WALKS • Sanford Farm & Ram Pasture – wide trails, fields, and ocean views; leash recommended but often off-leash-friendly • Tupancy Links – one of the most dog-popular trails; off-leash friendly • Swuam Swamp Trail – shaded and great for cooler walks • Masquetuck Reservation – wooded and pond-side walksHead of the Plains – open conservation land with fire roads for long runs • The ‘Sconset Bluff Walk – charming village walk with ocean views (stay leashed) ✔️Save this for your adventures on Nantucket with your dog! #nantucket #nantucketisland #dogfriendly
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Day 1 of Nantucket in the spring 🌼🌊  I’ve always wanted to be the main character of a show and even better, I get to be the main character of my life. You too. Here’s my day one guide:  ☕️ Iced matcha latte at @lemonpressnantucket 
🛍️ Shopping at @fourwindsgifts 
⛲️ Walked around downtown 
📚 Browsed the selection at @mitchellsbookcorner 
🌮 Grabbed lunch at @surfsidenantucket 
🐋 Explored at The Nantucket Whaling Museum @ackhistory 
🍽️ Dinner at @brotherhoodnantucket  See you back for day 2! (We have exciting special guests arriving)  #nantucket #nantucketisland
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Day 1 of Nantucket in the spring 🌼🌊 I’ve always wanted to be the main character of a show and even better, I get to be the main character of my life. You too. Here’s my day one guide: ☕️ Iced matcha latte at @lemonpressnantucket 🛍️ Shopping at @fourwindsgifts ⛲️ Walked around downtown 📚 Browsed the selection at @mitchellsbookcorner 🌮 Grabbed lunch at @surfsidenantucket 🐋 Explored at The Nantucket Whaling Museum @ackhistory 🍽️ Dinner at @brotherhoodnantucket See you back for day 2! (We have exciting special guests arriving) #nantucket #nantucketisland
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