Grad student at Cal Poly. Expert in pop culture and all things Glee. Love running, horses, my kitties and my boyfriend :)
Umbria: Dream volunteer location and work?
One cool program in Italy is participating in the olive harvest in the Umbria region. There’s a big olive grove (do they call them farms?) near Spoleto that, from what I understand, has no commercial value but still needs to be... See More
Miami: Where to shop in Miami during the holidays?
I will be in Miami for a week during early December! Where should I do my holiday shopping? I'd like to bring home some affordable, but fun and cool gifts for my friends and family. See More
Helsinki: Best time to go to Helsinki?
Planning a trip to Finland and I am dying to visit Helsinki! When do you think the best time to go will be (weather wise)? See More
Indio: Where should I stay during Coachella?
I'm so stoked that my bf and I scored tickets to Coachella! I've never been before, but if you have, would you suggest camping or staying in a hotel? And what hotel would you recommend in the area? We're driving in for the second weekend. My bf thinks... See More
Portland: Nature-y spots in Portland
I've got coffee shops and shopping covered (thanks Trippy!) and one last thing that I'm looking for before I leave for Portland are any nature-y spots to see. I don't want to go hiking or anything, but I'd love to see lakes, parks, or any place with a... See More
Portland: Best coffee shops in Portland
I'm visiting Portland for the first time and I want to know where to get my caffeine on! I hear that the coffee up there is pretty amazing. Oh, and since I'm visiting during holiday season, bonus points if there are places with special holiday flavors like gingerbread,... See More
Portland: Cute shopping neighborhoods
I'm going home to Portland with my boyfriend this month (for the first time!) and would love to do my shopping up there, both for xmas and for myself. Any cute neighborhoods that are especially good for shopping? I like antiques and cute clothing and accessories stores.... See More
Santa Barbara: Santa Barbara wine country ideas?
My boyfriend and I have heard so much about the wine country near Santa Barbara, so we've been meaning to go for a while and are now finally doing it (we also may have been inspired by recently watching the movie Sideways, which we heard was shot near there and... See More
Mammoth Lakes: Things to do on road trip from San Luis Obispo to Mammoth Lake
Does any one have any suggestions for spots for a quick bite to eat or attractions to see along the way to Mammoth? This will be my bf and I's very first time driving that route! We'll definitely need something to eat, but if there's anything worthwhile... See More
Rome is one of the cities that I'll be stopping off in during my Italy trip next year and I want to check out as much of the local food as I can! I want to try authentic pasta, gelato, pastries and all that. Any suggestions? See More
