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One Day in Brooklyn: Where to Eat and What To Do

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One Day in Brooklyn: Where to Eat and What To Do

Only have one day to explore Brooklyn, NY? OK – don’t panic, here’s what you gotta do!

If you’re visiting New York City, no doubt you’ll also want to dedicate some time to exploring the other borough, Brooklyn. Although there are tourist attractions abound in Manhattan, it’d be a shame to spend your entire trip in the city and miss out on what these Brooklyn neighborhoods have to offer.

I get it, though. Sometimes, you’re tight on time, and there’s so much to do in a city such as NYC!

For example, back in 2019, I took a trip to New York City. The vacation was incredibly short; I took a red-eye flight from Los Angeles to New York City over a long weekend, which meant I only had about 2 days to explore before my return flight.

Luckily, I was able to dedicate a whole day to exploring Brooklyn, and now I feel like I’m a pro at fitting in a lot of attractions in only one day. So without further ado, if you only have one day to spend in Brooklyn, read below for a one day itinerary you can follow with recommendations for food and activities.

 

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6 of the Most Beautiful Oahu Beaches – And Where to Find Them

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6 of the Most Beautiful Oahu Beaches – And Where to Find Them

Feeling beachy? Oahu is the place to be. With a multitude of beautiful spots along the shore, you could spend an entire trip exploring beach after beach, each with their own landscape and unique qualities.

Even though you could simply drive around and explore, certain beaches are must see’s. These are the ones that you don’t want to miss under any circumstances. Unless – of course – you’re looking for a convenient excuse to come back to Oahu. (Not that you’d need one!)

Anyway, don’t worry – I put together a list of my favorite beaches on the island. This way, you can enjoy vacation without worrying about FOMO. Keep on reading to see my recommendations on the best beaches to visit while in Oahu.

 

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Hey There, Seaport Village… A Photo Diary from San Diego

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Seaport Village... a walking tour through photos.

The best kinds of trips are spontaneous ones. The kind where you pack your bags and head out on a whim, without any expectation of what to do when you arrive.

On a Thursday night in November, that’s exactly what Matt and I decided to do.

Relaxing on the couch with Matt by my side, I felt the blues kick in. You see, whenever routine settles in, I tend to feel a little out of it. There could be nothing “wrong” in the moment, but I’ll feel a little sad anyway just because there hasn’t been enough novelty or excitement in the day-to-day lately. He knows me well, so all it took was him saying, “I think we should take a weekend trip” for me to perk up.

Within minutes, we were booking a one-night stay at a hotel in downtown San Diego. By Saturday morning, we were packing a small bag into the car, ready to make the drive from Los Angeles. When we arrived, we had no idea what to do! (I guess this is the one downside of spontaneous trips.)

Luckily, the hotel employee who checked us in had a recommendation ready: Seaport Village. Within short walking distance of our hotel in San Diego, it’s a perfect stop for a long afternoon walk. Continuing the spirit of spontaneity, we immediately took the recommendation. Here are my favorite photos from our walking tour of Seaport Village…

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How to Spend a Day on Oahu’s North Shore

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How to spend a day on the North Shore of Oahu - The Dole Pineapple Plantation

When in Oahu, live with aloha as the locals do…

Although Oahu isn’t Hawaii’s largest island, it is the most visited – and for good reason. In Honolulu alone, there are a multitude of attractions to explore: Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor, and beaches with incredible views, just to name a few.

A few years ago, I was lucky enough to have an entire week in Oahu. With a week’s amount of time on my hands, I wanted to dedicate an entire day to exploring another side of the island: The North Shore.

An easy drive from the Honolulu area, the North Shore of Oahu has a couple of the island’s most famous eateries, iconic beaches, and even a particularly fruity tourist attraction. Keep reading to explore my one-day itinerary of Oahu’s North Shore.

 

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An Easy Hike in LA (With the Biggest Pay-Off)

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The easiest hike in LA with the best views of the Pacific Ocean

This might surprise you, but I’m not a fan of hikes. Generally speaking, I love the outdoors, but the outdoors does not love me back.

You see, I’m pale (see the side-bar for proof), and I need SPF 10,000 to have a moderate chance at warding off sunburns. Even when I take precautionary measures, my face starts to look somewhere in-between “purple heirloom tomato” and “boiled lobster” after five minutes in the sun.

… I’ll let that visual soak in. Lemme tell ya, it’s very attractive.

To top it all off, I’m not in shape. At all. The amount of huffing and complaining I do during an easy jog is downright embarrassing.

What am I a fan of, you might ask? Beautiful views. And unfortunately, to get a glimpse of those beautiful views, you have to embark on a hike every now and then.

As someone who’s a cross between a lazy sloth and an adventurer, I’ve made it my life’s mission to find the easiest hikes in Los Angeles with the biggest pay-offs. Whenever I’m in need of Pacific Ocean views, this easy hike is my go-to…

 

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