A Place I Keep Coming Back To
Salish Lodge has become more than a destination for me. It’s a place that has quietly marked different seasons of my life, from before motherhood to after.
TRAVEL, COFFEE & SMALL-TOWN STORIES
Travel stories shaped by coffee culture, local food, and the beauty of everyday places. Rooted in the PNW. Always looking a little farther.
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California doesn’t market itself as a coffee destination, but again and again, it delivers thoughtful, high-quality coffee in the most unexpected places.
Coffee is often how I choose where to stop, how long to stay, and who I meet.
Salish Lodge has become more than a destination for me. It’s a place that has quietly marked different seasons of my life, from before motherhood to after.
A toddler-friendly way to experience Disneyland that made room for rest, flexibility, and a little adult fun along the way.
Sometimes the most memorable part of a trip isn’t where you go, but where you stay. In small towns, thoughtfully chosen accommodations can turn an ordinary visit into something deeply grounding.
Slow, practical trips with room for naps, snacks, and small moments.
Some of the places I remember most were never destinations at all. They were simply where someone else lived.
Discover Paso Robles through lavender farms, vineyards, and mushroom coffee made with real fruiting bodies—small-town travel at its best.
Step inside the Frasier set with a latte in hand. From Café Nervosa to a signed espresso cup from Roz, here’s how one fan lived the ultimate Fras-coffee fantasy—cardiganed baby included.
Small-town stories told through coffee, food, and everyday rituals.
What looks like an ordinary Fullerton neighborhood by day becomes something unexpectedly magical at night, when handmade sparkle balls glow overhead.
A cozy travel story about returning to Wisconsin for kringle, Colectivo coffee, and the small bakery rituals that make home feel like a destination.
Salish Lodge has become more than a destination for me. It’s a place that has quietly marked different seasons of my life, from before motherhood to after.