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helping adventurous millennials discover Beautiful destinations, unique hotels, and out-of-the-ordinary travel ideas with actually useful resources, created by an industry expert.

Passionate about travel

Hi, I’m Jessie. I'm the traveler behind this blog. I'm based in San Francisco, but never for long. I love a good adventure—especially those that end with a great hotel and delicious meal. I love nature and (most) any activity that will let me spend time in it: be it cycling, hiking, rock climbing, or simply hanging out in a hammock. When I travel, I seek out beautiful places, usually in nature but often in small towns, big cities, and underrated destinations throughout the globe.

Well traveled …

I’m originally from the Washington D.C. area and currently live in San Francisco. I spend much of my free time exploring (and creating content about!) all the wonderful things to discover in California. But I’ve also visited 45+ countries, even living as an expat in Malta, Costa Rica, and Madagascar (really! I was a Peace Corps volunteer).

… and well-informed

Off the blog, I’m the Associate Director of SEO + Video for AFAR, an independent travel magazine, and have spent more than a decade working in the travel industry. Thanks to my professional experience, I understand what makes a truly great travel experience stand out from the rest, what to look for in a hotel, and insider intel on how to get off the beaten path—whether it’s a popular destination, like Japan, or somewhere totall. I’m also a ridiculously light packer (exhibit A) and a bit of a gear-head. These are the insights and insider tips I’m sharing with you.

What you’ll get from this blog

Join me for unique trip ideas and itineraries, reviews of unique hotels around the world, and insider intel to help you plan your next trip. If you’re also the kind of traveler who believes bike rides are best when there’s great food at the end, or no trip is complete without one new discovery, then let’s be friends. These stories, lists, and recommendations are for you.

Travel different

I see travel as a way to explore your interests and learn about other places— not just check off an item on a bucket list or follow the trends. From biking 400 miles across Sweden for a meal and taking a road trip in a campervan across Spain, to hanging out with elephants in Sri Lanka and hunting down pre-hispanic food in Oaxaca, my adventures are a reflection of what I want to learn about the world.

For me, that means spending as much time as possible outdoors, eating new things, and talking to the people around me—and always, always, packing light. Rather than try to see all the things, I believe in traveling to do the things that interest you most.

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