Active Travel – I Run Like A Girl

Puerto Rico days 1-2: Our babymoon! + mountain retreat + waterfall hike + relaxing with cats and peacocks

July 12, 2025

Joe and I spent one week in Puerto Rico for our babymoon, and I have a lot to share! This was one of my favorite trips we ever took together. By now, we know our “recipe” for a great trip, and we stuck to it to create the perfect mix of activity and relaxation. It … More Puerto Rico days 1-2: Our babymoon! + mountain retreat + waterfall hike + relaxing with cats and peacocks

July 4th weekend in Kings Canyon + Sequoia National Park

July 13, 2024

Joe and I had a few days off for the 4th of July, so we packed the truck and headed out for a road trip to Kings Canyon & Sequoia National Park! Our energy meters are filled to the brim as this trip had all our favorite things — physical activity, getting away from the … More July 4th weekend in Kings Canyon + Sequoia National Park

Portugal day 4: day trip to Sintra

May 22, 2024

After a wonderful start to Portugal in Lisbon, our friends also attending the wedding this weekend made it to town! We decided to do a day trip to Sintra as our first group activity. Sintra is a town in the foothills of Portugal’s Sintra Mountains, known for its forested terrain, historic castles, and small town … More Portugal day 4: day trip to Sintra

4-year anniversary in Mendocino & Fort Bragg, CA

November 13, 2023

Hi pals! I’m coming out of a 3-day weekend feeling so rejuvenated. It was Veterans Day in the U.S., so Joe and I got an extra day off from work. We decided to head up to Mendocino, CA (3 hours north of San Francisco) for a weekend trip. It was also our 4-year dating anniversary, … More 4-year anniversary in Mendocino & Fort Bragg, CA

Third time’s a charm in Sayulita, Mexico

September 5, 2023

For the second half of our Mexico vacation, we headed to Sayulita – a colorful, hippie beach town 1 hour north of Puerto Vallarta (where we spent the first part of our trip). This was our third time visiting Sayulita. The first time was a few months after we started dating; we fell in love … More Third time’s a charm in Sayulita, Mexico

Birthday vacation in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

August 31, 2023

These last few days have been such a dream. I’m writing from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, where Joe and I spent the last 5 days. We are about halfway through our vacation in Mexico, and I cannot believe how fast it’s flying by! This is my second time in Puerto Vallarta as I came in 2018 … More Birthday vacation in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

West Texas + underrated Albuquerque feat. my brother visiting!

March 31, 2023

We are back on the road! I can’t believe we already tackled one week of our 2-week move from Dallas to SF. In a short amount of time, we’ve created so many great memories. Joe started his job remotely, so we’re driving on weekends and staying in one town on weekdays. Last week, that meant … More West Texas + underrated Albuquerque feat. my brother visiting!

Hiking and summer mountain vibes in Crested Butte, Colorado

June 20, 2022

After a fun-packed start to our Colorado trip last weekend, Joe and I stayed in Crested Butte for one more week. This past week was more low-key as Joe was “working from the mountain” on weekdays, while I hiked on my own and relaxed during the day. After work, we fully took advantage of our … More Hiking and summer mountain vibes in Crested Butte, Colorado

Outdoorsy weekend in Crested Butte, Colorado + mountaintop wedding

June 13, 2022

Hello hello! I’m blogging from Crested Butte, Colorado, where Joe and I are visiting for a week. Our first weekend here was packed with fun as it was centered around a wedding as well as spending time with Joe’s family. Get ready for a lot of photos. 🙂 Friday: travel to Crested Butte + pre-wedding … More Outdoorsy weekend in Crested Butte, Colorado + mountaintop wedding

Road trip through coastal Maine + hiking and lake time + boat ride to port towns

September 7, 2021

After our visit to New York, Joe and I headed up to Maine for 5 days where we visited Joe’s good friend Neal. Joe actually lived in Maine for a few years, so it was nice to have him and Neal take us around the local sites – it felt special to see Joe’s old … More Road trip through coastal Maine + hiking and lake time + boat ride to port towns