One of the reasons I love living in Northern California is that some of the most beautiful places in the United States are right in my backyard. Yosemite National Park is at the top of this list. Over the years I've visited Yosemite a handful of times (some photos here, here, and here), but there are still lots of places I haven't explored. When my mom told me she wanted to visit the park on ...
Giveaway: Win The Latest Moon Maui Guidebook!
UPDATE: This giveaway has ended. Please join our email list to learn of future prizes + events! I'm totally in love with the Hawaiian island of Maui. Since our visit last fall, I've shared my favorite photos of Maui beaches and sunsets, shots from the scenic northwest corner of the island, and some Instagram photos from Maui. And I ...
Fashion Photographer for a Day In Kyoto, Japan
There are few things that I know less about nor care less about than fashion. Magazines like Vogue and Elle, weighed down by the lux ads and creepy photos of emaciated models bore me, though I read their mainstream cousins Glamour and Mademoiselle at the hair salon for the useful tips and tricks: Need a pedicure fast? Quickly polish your toenails in the evening--feel free to be messy. In the ...
My 5 Favorite Things To Do In Palo Alto
There's a movie out today called "Palo Alto", a film based on actor (and Palo Alto, California-raised) James Franco's book of short stories by the same name. While the premise of the film isn't particularly unique (i.e. rich teenagers behaving badly), the choice of setting intrigues me. Today, there's more attention than ever before on Silicon Valley and the diverse local communities in the ...
Visiting a Traditional Japanese Inn and Hot Spring Spa
Centuries-old tradition runs deep in Japan. Customs developed over the country’s long history influence all aspects of daily life. One way to immerse yourself in this culture is by spending the night in a ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn. I recently stayed at Ryokan Tachibana in the seaside resort town of Atami and learned a lot about Japanese customs, cuisine, and design. What is a Ryokan? A ...
Strawberries, Shibas, Fuji-San, and the Nicest Highway Rest Stop in The World
One thing that surprised me about Japan was how rural it is. Almost 75% of the country's land is covered by mountains. Another 13% is devoted to agriculture. That doesn't leave much space for people, making their cities some of the most densely populated places in the world. But this is a unique opportunity for visitors looking to get off the beaten path... On a road trip? There are ...
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