Hey blog!! It’s been a while since catching up here. You know it’s time to blog when Ben texts “are you okay? Haven’t read a blog post in 2 weeks,” ha. Since coming back from Kenya, life in SF has been pretty busy! The past 2 weeks were filled with adjusting back from traveling, holiday … More Holiday blur and festivities in SF
For the last leg of my trip, I wanted nothing more than to relax and retreat, especially after having an emotional time in Mombasa. I saw a flyer for a hippie-dippie eco-friendly backpacker’s hostel called Distant Relatives in a small coastal town, Kilifi, which is 2 hours north of Mombasa. I was immediately intrigued and … More Kenya days 11-13: local experiences and relaxing in Kilifi + ending on high note
I’m currently blogging from my phone in a tuk tuk in Kilifi, Kenya! 🙂 A quick update: there was an issue with seeing the pictures in my last post, but that’s been fixed so please feel free to check it out in it’s full version! Also, I wanted to wish everyone a happy, fulfilling Thanksgiving … More Quick update + Happy Thanksgiving
For the second half of my trip, I said goodbye to the mountains and savannahs inland of Kenya and said hello to the beachy coast. My first stop was Mombasa, Kenya’s biggest port city, and in a few short days I’ve quickly grown to love the slower, steamy vibes on the Swahili coast of Kenya, … More Kenya days 7-10: bustling beautiful Mombasa + difficulties as a solo female traveler
As you can tell from the title, a lot of things have happened over these last few days. Coming from my safari tour, I was eager to get back on my feet and do something active in nature, and the past two days in Naivasha gave me that as well as the turning point/connection with … More Kenya days 5-6: Nakuru safari + biking through Hell’s Gate National Park + hitting my stride at Naivasha + Crescent Island hike
One of the top reasons I chose to visit Kenya is because of a place called Masai Mara, known for having one of the top safaris in Africa. I knew that if I was coming all the way across the world, I definitely wanted to dedicate a few days to see the amazing landscape and … More Kenya days 2-4: Masai Mara Safari + keeping it real
I made it to Kenya!!! Getting here was by far the longest and toughest travel stretch yet, but the moment I landed I felt so grateful to be here and anxious to get going on this long-anticipated trip. Even though it’s only been one day, I wanted to shoot off this blog post since I’m … More Kenya day 1: Beginnings in Nairobi + whole new world
Last weekend was basically pure happiness. Joe and I wanted to do something special together before my 2-week solo trip to Kenya (leaving this Friday!), and so we somewhat spontaneously booked a weekend trip to Mendocino, a small coastal town 4 hours north of SF. We ended up having the most relaxing, refreshing few days … More Cozy, outdoorsy weekend getaway in Mendocino, CA
Last week was one of those weeks that felt like a whole month jammed into 7 days. A big part was because of my work trip to D.C., which has become like monthly clock-work. Despite D.C. being my second home at this point, it’s still a huge task to go across the country and back … More Surfing in Pacific + open mic comedy night + suburban Sunday + sunset at Fort Funston
Hey hey! I’m blogging from my Monday morning flight to D.C. – it’s that time of the month again where I’m on the road for work. This time will be a short trip as I didn’t tack on an additional leg or weekend trip for fun. To be honest, I’ve been really enjoying this year’s … More Social week + launch party + Halloween Burner party + easy outdoorsy Sunday
