I love writing about travel products, especially between this blog and my work on Her Packing List. So when my friend Brooke sent me a Speakeasy Travel Scarf as a Christmas present, I was thrilled. My friends Beth and Randy (you may know their blog, Beers and Beans) started the company, inspired by … [Read more...] about Travel Product I Love: Speakeasy Travel Scarves
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Ask the Experts: Best Advice for Aspiring Travel Writers
As I reach five years of working part to almost full time as a freelance writer, I'm constantly asked how to get started in the industry. In all honesty, I'm never really sure what to answer, as it's equal parts hard work and knowing the right people. So I've asked a few of my travel writing … [Read more...] about Ask the Experts: Best Advice for Aspiring Travel Writers
Visiting Anchor Brewing Company in San Francisco
One of my few vices that I fully indulge when traveling is visiting breweries, along with art museums and street art. My first attempt of the trip was thwarted when I didn't want to wait 45 minutes for a table at 21st Amendment Brewery. Instead, I tried my luck at signing up for a tour with Anchor … [Read more...] about Visiting Anchor Brewing Company in San Francisco
My Favorite Southeast Asian Meals
You can eat Thai food almost anywhere in the world, but it's nothing like having the real deal. My experiences in Southeast Asia really blew me away in terms of what kind of cuisine I fell in love with. Some of my favorite eats of the year were dishes I wouldn't have tried back home. I was … [Read more...] about My Favorite Southeast Asian Meals
Photo Essay: San Francisco’s Chinatown
When visiting the ethnic neighborhoods of big cities, it can sometimes feel more like Epcot than a real place where real people live. For example, there aren't many Italians left in New York's Little Italy, but there are plenty of restaurants claiming authenticity. I had the same reservations … [Read more...] about Photo Essay: San Francisco’s Chinatown