Nothing I love more than a little spontaneity. When you wake up to a gorgeous California morning there's only one thing to do...head to the beach! Although, this time we decided to spice it up by heading just off the coast to the island of Catalina. Many of the harbors in Orange County provide transportation to … Continue reading Summer in Catalina
If you are in Orange County during the summer and don't stop by the O.C. fair, you are missing out my friend. From the deep fried Oreos to the adorable baby pigs, the fair has so much to offer. I've decided to break down the top 8 reasons you should go to the fair (but … Continue reading 8 Reasons Why You Should Go To The Orange County Fair
Working full-time makes it a bit difficult to explore, so when I have two days off in a row...you better believe I'm going to make an adventure out of it! Los Angeles provides the perfect setting for a girls day, so I rounded up a couple of my friends for a quick drive up the … Continue reading A Play Day in L.A.
Admittedly, I haven't been to San Diego as much as I would like. It's weird how we tend to skip out on places close to home, even though people travel across the world to visit them. This was a last minute trip so instead of my typical research, I reached out to my SD natives … Continue reading The Perfect Day Trip to San Diego
As much as I adore traveling, there's nothing as incredible as a visit home after a long trip. Southern California -Orange County to be exact- is home for me. After a few months in Australia, I was able to spend a month at home, which was just what the doctor ordered. Spending time with my … Continue reading Balboa Island
Does the memory of travel make you want to spend all of your rent money on a plane ticket? Are your friends on the verge of disowning you because you can't stop talking about how much cuter the guys were in London? Have you been comparing everything at home to how much better it was abroad? … Continue reading Post-Travel Blues
Last week I was able to check wine tasting in Napa Valley off my bucket list! It was something I had been dying to do since my 21st birthday and who better to do it with than the Weiners? (pun intended). Thanks to my best friend and second family, I now have a serious appreciation … Continue reading Girls Getaway in Napa Valley
Little Brantley has headed home for the holidays! I understand that Southern California probably doesn't sound like the most "winter-y" place to celebrate Christmas, but it really is quite magical here. If you find yourself in Orange County or thinking of heading to Orange County for the holidays, then you'll definitely need to add these … Continue reading An Orange County Christmas
Dear Recent (or soon to be) Graduate, If you are anything like me, you probably have no clue what you want to do with your life and if one more distant relative asks you, you might just throw that glass of wine in their face (because let’s be honest, the only way to get through … Continue reading Little Brantley’s Travel Inspo
As I am starting to get more readers (that aren't related to me- but I still love the support grandma!) I want to share a bit about my travel history. My parents are the most supportive and encouraging people I know. From a young age they have made sure my brother and I appreciate the … Continue reading Where I’ve Been
