A San Francisco Hotel Icon

The Marker is located in the heart of the theatre district in San Francisco and was built in 1910 in the Beaux- arts architecture. You can witness its beautiful pillars and balustrades that you notice right when you walk into the grand lobby. With over 200 rooms that include 40 suites, this is a perfect…

Hidden Food Gems of Honolulu

We love our food but we dislike the long lines and over hype of some popular places. So we went off the beaten path and tried some other spots that were equally if not more delicious! Debu Hawaii This place sells giant delicious yubuchobap! @debuhawaii is a unique concept restaurant serving a variety of these…

Bowlero at Westfield Valley Fair

Bowlero is now open at Westfield Valley Fair mall in Santa Clara! We had the chance to attend their Grand Opening party and can’t wait to visit again. It’s the perfect place to visit with groups of all ages. We brought our kiddos along, but it would also be fantastic with a group of friends or a date!

A German Getaway

This fall we managed to escape for a whirlwind trip to Frankfurt, the famous Rhine River, the most charming Old World wine region and more. We saw a bit of everything; Old towns, castles, the steepest vineyards in the world, Christmas heaven, and sipped on the most delicious Riesling. Though our trip was short, the…

Springtime in Vancouver & Victoria

For spring break this year we decided to take a family trip to Canada. We were looking for a destination that would have fair weather and where we could do a mix of outdoor and city activities. The flight from SFO to Vancouver is just under 2.5 hours making it an easy destination to travel to with our kiddos, plus it’s in the same time zone. We began our trip in Vancouver where we stayed for a few nights. After that we made our way to Victoria for 2 nights. Traveling with 2 little ones (3 & 5 years old) we tried to keep the itinerary flexible with plenty of wiggle room for rest and play. Since the weather was a little rainy we found some indoor activities to enjoy that we had not planned for and hope to go back again to enjoy some outdoor things that we missed.

Japan Hotel Stays

One of the most important aspects of traveling is where to stay. You always want to find the best bang for your buck and somewhere that has a good location and comfy beds. Here are some of the places that we stayed at to give you some options of where to stay. For more tips…

Tips for Japan

We recently flew our first international trip after the pandemic with a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 kids) and chose Japan as our destination! Since there is a lot of information out there about Japan already, I’ll be compiling a list of tips to help your personal planning hopefully be easier! We chose…

Bodega Bay Getaway

When it heats up in the Bay we love to head up North. Bodega Bay is the perfect getaway to recharge for a few days. The beaches are usually cool and the town is full of delicious eats and beautiful sights. Although it is a small town (less than 1,000 residents!) there is plenty to…

Family Vacation to Hawaii Big Island

Since we had little ones, we kept on the conservative side during COVID regarding travel. Finally we felt numbers were low enough for a family vacation and our youngest kid’s first time flying (before he turns two!). It was also an easy choice since there are so many direct flights from any of the Bay…

Traveling to Disneyland with Young Children

It’s time to take that Disneyland trip you’ve been waiting for! So many things have changed since we last visited years ago pre pandemic and pre kids! We now have little ones (2 and 4 year olds, and 1 and 3 year olds) with us to experience the magic and Disneyland has made plenty of…

2021 Local Holiday Gift Guide

Its that time of year again where we have compiled a list of local goodies to aid you in tackling your gift list! There’s something different for everyone so take a look! For the Foodie Foustman’s Salami: Any foodie loves a good charcuterie platter, and top notch salami is key. Foustman’s Salami makes wonderful gift…

Sunny Days in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara is known as the “American Riviera” with its beaches, shopping, and leisure lifestyle. Not only does it have gorgeous Spanish Colonial architecture, there is much to do to keep you busy or relaxed for a nice getaway. Stay We stayed at Ramada By Wyndham Santa Barbara during our visit. We loved their beautiful…