When we decided we were headed to Lisbon for two weeks, the first thing I did was look for must-make restaurant bookings. Alma came up time and time again, as a 2 Michelin-starred and 50 Best Discovery restaurant.

Given that it was our first spring in the city, and we hadn’t yet visited the New York Botanical Gardens, we decided to make it out there to see spring flowers in all their glory.

Since moving to New York City, one of the things I’ve most enjoyed has been watching the leaves change — they just don’t change the same way (or at all) in California. But we’ve been in and out of town a lot, and I was worried we’d miss peak autumn.

When we moved to New York City, we got an apartment where M could have his own office, as he’s now full-time remote. And the first thing he did was research the best of everything for an office setup: desk, monitor, webcam, lighting, keyboard, storage, printer, etc. These are the results of his research, guest-written by him!

Cinque Terre is a stunningly beautiful place, filled with colorful homes, crooked stairs, and startlingly aqua waters. I’ve focused this post on a few of our favorite photos, but also included a few tips at the end in case some of them are helpful!

As some of you may already know, we moved to New York City! After years of considering the move, we finally took the plunge and moved earlier this year. A lot of people have asked us why, after 6 years of living in and loving SF, we’re moving, so here are our top 5 reasons.

When M and I first started thinking about going to Italy, my first thought—before which cities we should visit, how many dishes of pasta we’d have to try, or what sundresses to bring—was that we’d have to try to get a reservation at Osteria Francescana.

The City of Canals is so unique, with docks that serve as entrances, and water busses as the most common form of public transportation. Given the volume of people and goods moving through the city, it’s easy to see how Venice became one of the wealthiest cities in Europe during the Renaissance.

If you’re looking to take a trip to Italy, you’re probably debating where to go and how to spend your time. Well, we have some thoughts! Here is an ordered list of the cities we visited, with a few local tips and our recommendations for how long to spend in each place.

I just got back from a life-changing trip to Italy (photos to come!), and realized that there are some things I just can’t leave home without. So I wanted to compile this list in case it helps you travel, too!

On a recent trip to Civana Wellness Resort and Spa, the back strap of my beloved bikini top broke, leaving me in desperate need of a new swimsuit. This is my review of 12 Amazon-only swimsuits I tried on based on my research of top rated, stylish swimsuits.

Planning a destination wedding without visiting the destination is quite the adventure, and we knew we'd need at least a week before our wedding to get everything ready to go before our big day.