Happy Earth Day!
Today, on Earth Day, I felt it fitting to ruminate on how my love affair with the mountains began. When I turned thirty, I went on a solo...
A Fresh Breakthrough in Reno
As if there’s not enough grassroots events to keep an eye out for in the biggest little city, Break Through Reno steps out with its...
Five Coffee Bars in Sacramento to Try Now
Sacramento coffee culture has come on its own. We have recently discovered a couple of roasters in California's underrated and often...
On the Reno Radar: Banff Film Festival 2015
Every year, the best and finest in outdoor films comes to the Truckee Meadows. It's an annual event we so look forward to. It's hours...
My Favorite Fall/Spring Travel Boots: Teva De La Vina
I used to travel with some Dr. Martens soft leather lace-ups. And while it was made of quality materials and seemingly indestructible, I...
Solo Adventure Travel: Hike + Yoga with REI Outdoor School
I've found new hiking partners! When the Dutch is away on business, my options for exploring the wilderness are drastically reduced. I...
My Favorite (International) Airbnbs
I find that I use Airbnb more in Europe because for whatever reason, I find AirBnbs in America are overpriced. I absolutely love Airbnb. ...
@Large: Ai Weiwei Exhibit at the Alcatraz
A week prior to my first ever visit to Alcatraz, a seventeen year old fighter of women's education exiled to England was awarded a Nobel...
Five Gasp-Worthy Experiences in Bologna
1 Quadrilatero, Bologna's Old City Market Fred Plotkin, author of the extensive food guide (that I most highly recommend!) called "Italy...
Five Refreshing Things to Do in San Francisco: The Presidio Edition
The Presidio is in that massive green clump northwest of San Francisco on your map and if you follow the water from the Embarcadero,...
