Hi! I’m Francesca, a native Californian and history teacher who loves to travel. I’ve been to 83 countries across 7 continents and all 50 United States.
This blog focuses on California, the PNW, National Parks, and visiting foreign and bucket list locations on a budget. Follow along as I use the world as my classroom.
Experience a fantastic one week Texas itinerary. Explore Dallas history, Austin’s music, San Antonio’s missions, and Houston’s Space Center in one epic trip.
Experience a spectacular two days in Dallas. Explore the historic Sixth-Floor Museum, immersive Meow Wolf, and world-class BBQ with this perfect travel guide.
Experience a spectacular three days in Warsaw. From the resilient Old Town to moving Jewish history and world-class pierogi, this is your ultimate city guide.
Discover the best of the Philippines’ capital with this one day in Manila itinerary. Explore historic Intramuros and shop at world famous malls.
Full of hiking, outdoor wonders, and Native American sacred sites, you can easily spend 7 days in New Mexico. One Week in New Mexico is the perfect amount of time.
Sydney, the largest and most populated city in Australia contains a multitude of sites to see. I recommend spending at least two days in Sydney.
There are many of the best places to visit in California in March, as spring is the perfect time to visit California.
One day in Kuala Lumpur will show you the best of what the city has to offer and is a great stop for a long layover.