Looking for small and local California businesses to shop for gifts? Here are some of my favorites.

Skip the gimmicky gifts and buy something for the traveler in your life that they’ll actually use, with these 19 gifts, tested and approve by a professional gear reviewer.

Want to travel in California instead of going home for Thanksgiving? Same. Here are some of my favorite destinations I’ve visited in California during Thanksgiving over the years.

I travel carry-on only and really limit what I bring to just the necessities. These 11 travel accessories are essential enough that I never leave home without them.

Recently, I evaluated every. single. hotel in San Francisco. These are the 12 I’d most recommend to friends—whether they’re looking for a high-quality luxury splurge, or a cheap-and-cheerful boutique stay near great bars and restaurants.

Dawn Ranch opened in 2022, and is a welcome addition to Guerneville’s hotel scene. Centrally located and with private river access, it has everything you need for a perfect escape to the Russian River.

You may have heard that tipping isn’t common in Japan but is it considered rude? Find out.

Looking for a beautiful, design-forward hotel in Paris, France? Here are 6 of my favorite options, with choices that range from budget to splurge.

Traveling to San Francisco? Here are 6 essential travel tips to know before you visit the City by the Bay.

This is one of the most beautiful places in Northern California. From where to stay to what to eat, here's your guide to planning a perfect weekend away in Tomales Bay and Point Reyes.

The Loren at Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas is one of the city's newest luxury, boutique hotels. With rooms starting at $450, is it worth it? I stayed there to find out.

Looking for an easy getaway from San Francisco? From the coast and wine country to an off-the-beaten path spots in the Sierra Nevadas, here are some of my favorite weekend getaway spots in Northern California—all within 3 hours of the city.

Popular campgrounds can book up months in advance, but it’s still possible to find a last-minute place to camp in California with these tips.

I’ve tested and reviewed countless travel backpacks over my career, but this brand has been one of my favorites for over 10 years. Now: they’ve launched a new bag, and it’s better than ever.

Even if you’ve been to Napa a zillion times, these new places are enough reason to plan a trip there asap.

Use this guide to plan the perfect day trip to Muir Woods from San Francisco.

Forget Cabo, this charming small town in Mexico’s Baja California Sur should be top of your list for your next beach vacation.

Read tips for biking across the Golden Gate Bridge. Whether you need to know how long it takes or where to rent a bike, this article will help you.

While hiking the Kumano Kodo Trail in Japan, deciding where to stay was just as important as knowing where we’d be stopping each day on our hike. Here is everywhere we stayed along the way.

Mendocino Grove is one of the best glampsites in California, thanks to its elevated amenities like an on-site espresso bar and sauna, and beautiful, woodsy location.