Author Archives: Krista Simmons

‘XZ Beta’ Multi-Generational Trips Are the Biggest Trend in Travel. Here’s How (and Where) to Do It.

This year, families are stretching further than ever before. For the first time in history, seven generations—from newborn Beta babies to Gen Z parents,… Read More

Here’s How to Keep Your Skin Glowing While Traveling, According to a Celebrity Facialist

Vance Soto, founder of VSOTO Skincare and owner of Ole Henriksen Face/Body Spa, is known for transforming skin, bringing results-based techniques… Read More

The Venues for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles Will Definitely Surprise You

Los Angeles is known for being the hub of the entertainment industry, but it’s also a city with some serious star power in the… Read More

This Iconic Section of Highway 1 Will Finally Reopen This Summer

In an effort to expedite the cleanup along Highway 1 in Malibu following the catastrophic fires, Governor Gavin Newsom has announced an all-hands… Read More

How to Score the Best Thrift Finds According to TikTok’s Favorite Shopper

If you haven’t heard of Krista Lavrusik, you’re seriously missing out on top tier thrift-spiration. The Half Moon Bay-based thrift pro has built a… Read More

This Secret Cave Hike in the Sequoias Will Open for the First Time in Many Years

Sequoia National Park is known for its oversize redwood trees and fantastical flora and fauna, but it might come as a surprise that… Read More

This Stunning Luxury Train Is Expanding Its Route to Salt Lake City—And It Has a Glass Roof

The Rocky Mountaineer, which operates luxury routes both in Canada and in the American Southwest, is adding an exciting new route to its… Read More

This Popular National Park Attraction Will Close Indefinitely This Summer

Spring typically signals the return of hikers and sightseers to Arches National Park’s most adventurous trail, but this year, the park’s iconic Fiery… Read More

This City Is Surprisingly the Best Home Base for Remote Workers

Many companies have started to ask their employees to return to offices at least partially, but remote work still remains the preferred lifestyle for… Read More

These Insider Tips Will Make Traveling with Kids So, So Much Easier

Travel can be challenging, even as an adult. And many people may think that all of that has to come to a screeching halt… Read More

This California Wine Region Is the Underrated Hidden Gem You Need to Visit

Paso Robles, long overshadowed by its famous northern neighbors, is having a serious moment—and it’s about time. Tucked between rolling golden hills and sun-soaked… Read More

This Secret Stretch of the California Coast Is the Ultimate Spring Getaway

Summer and early fall may be peak tourist season on the Sonoma Coast, but spring transforms the area into a breathtaking landscape marked by… Read More

These Are the Pantry Staples Every Cook Needs from Trader Joe’s (Plus, the Ones You Can Skip)

The Trader has his hooks in us pretty good at this point, but there’s one area that the grocery store is absolutely essential,… Read More

Flying Has Never Been More Stressful. These Tools Will Help You Combat In-Flight Anxiety.

Regardless of the daily news cycle, it can be anxiety-inducing to fly. And while it may seem that there’s an overwhelming number of plane… Read More

These Wellness Retreats Are Like the Real-Life ‘White Lotus’ (Without the Murder Part)

Can’t make it to Thailand, but you still want a taste of the whacky, woo-woo wellness seen on HBO’s hit series The… Read More

Big Bear’s Famous Eagles Have Finally Hatched Eggs. Here’s How to Watch.

Big Bear’s most-watched bald eagles, Jackie and Shadow, are celebrating new additions to their nest as two of their three eggs have successfully… Read More

National Parks Are in Crisis. Here’s What You Need to Know About the Layoffs.

America’s National Parks System is facing an emerging crisis. The parks were already in a fragile state, being drastically understaffed and underfunded. And now,… Read More

These Stylish New Pans Are the Ceramic Answer to Non-Stick We Didn’t Know We Needed

There’s been a lot of talk lately about the toxic materials that can be found in kitchenware, whether that be the brominated flame retardants… Read More

This Perfume Smells Like Chocolate Dipped Ice Cream and Is the Perfect Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Gift

Looking for a last-minute Valentine’s Day gift that’ll have your date smelling like a snack? Salt & Straw’s brand-new… Read More

Here’s How the Winter Storms Will Impact Travel—and What to Do If They Mess Up Your Plans

With winter storms battering both Northern and Southern California, there are bound to be trip interruptions, especially if you’re planning… Read More

Yes, You Should Travel to L.A. Right Now. Here’s How to Do It Mindfully.

Recovery efforts from the January wildfires in Pacific Palisades and Altadena are underway, and the city of Los Angeles is beginning the long… Read More

These Are the Best Plane Snacks from Trader Joe’s to Bring on Your Next Trip

Let’s face it: airport snacks have always been pricey. But these days, it’s downright unaffordable. Aside from saving yourself money, bringing your own… Read More

It’s Not Too Late to Plan a Romantic Valentine’s Day Road Trip. Here’s Where to Go.

In case you haven’t noticed the heart-lined grocery aisles and end caps stocked with all things red, Friday, February 14 is Valentine’s Day. And… Read More

Train Travel Has Never Been More Popular. Here Are the Best Routes in the West.

Perhaps it’s the fact that we’re exhausted by the digital era, but there’s never been a time where travelers have leaned more into old… Read More