Getting Loose at the Moose!

I don't know about you but this week has been dragging on my end... and its only Tuesday. Woof.

To powder through, I have been day dreaming about my recent trip out to Jackson Hole. This was my first time visiting the rustic cowboy town and I now understand why many refer to it as "The Big One". After only a few runs, I noticed a difference in the difficulty of the terrain on the mountain (90% of the trails are labeled Expert or Intermediate) and in level of skiers on that come to Jackson. These people are not messing around and this mountain should be on every expert skiers bucket list. In terms of après-ski the Mangy Moose is a crowd favorite and must after a long day on the slopes.

Downtown Jackson also has a lot to offer from shopping to fitness to spa services. If you want to do a day trip, Yellowstone National Park is only about two hours away by car and promises incredible views. As far as restaurants, I highly recommend having lunch with the locals at Sweetwater and Nora's Fish Creek Inn and saving one night for a fancier dinner at Snake River Grill. In terms of nightlife the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar cannot be skipped. 

Thank you Jackson, I will be back!

Don't Cry for Me Argentina

In the spirit of #ThrowBackThursday I wanted to finally give you some highlights of my trip to Argentina this past Christmas.We spent 13 days in Argentina and kicked of the vacation in Buenos Aires. 

Buenos Aires is capital of Argentina and known by many for its world class tango dancing, juicy steak, and delicious Malbec-- while we were only there for 48 hours we somehow managed to try all three. And YES, they are worth the hype. 

We spent our days exploring the tree-lined avenues, French buildings, small cafes, and the famous La Recoleta Cemetery. On Christmas Eve we went to an authentic tango dinner show at Gala Tango which was arguably the best night of my Mom's life #dancingqueen. 

While our visit was brief, I now understand why Buenos Aires is viewed as the Paris of the South and would add it to your travel bucket list.
¡Adiós! 

YOU'RE WELCOME SAN DIEGO

Over the last year I have been lucky enough to spend eight weekends out in San Diego and can honestly say I understand why locals say there's San Diego... and there's everywhere else. It is a tough place to beat and here is why:

1) Near perfect weather. On one of my first visits out West a local cab driver told me he had moved from Philadelphia to San Diego about 20 years ago and would never go back because "it's always 75 degrees" and I have to say he's right. 

2) Outdoor Activities. Pick your poison. The San Diego area has tons of hiking and biking trails that make for a fun way to spend a Saturday with friends. So far the 3 Sisters Waterfalls and Devil's Punchbowl are my favorite hiking trails. I would also recommend renting a bike from Holland's in Coronado to explore the island and waterfront trails. If you are looking for water activities Stand Up Paddle Boarding is always a good idea.

3) Surfs Up. This almost goes without saying but San Diego has some of the best beaches in the US. If surfing is your thing I would recommend heading to Pacific Beach to find the best waves. For any beginners I would highly recommend Pacific Beach Surf School I took a semi private lesson there and had a blast!

I would also highly recommend spending a day in Coronado on the beach in front of the Hotel Del. If you are visiting around the holiday's you will most likely find an ice skating rink on the hotel property right in front of the beach.... only in San Diego. 

Lastly, checking out the beaches in La Jolla is a must. If you have some time you can hike down to Black's Beach which is known to many as San Diego's nude beach.... you have been warned. Scripps Pier is also a La Jolla must see, I like to call it the tunnel into the pacific. ALSO go see the seals and sea lions lounging in the La Jolla Cove-- it your feeling really adventurous kayak through the sea cave.

4) Dinner with a view. From the more formal George's in La Jolla to the super causal Wonderland Ocean Pub in Ocean Beach you can almost always find a restaurant with a view. I celebrated my 26th birthday at The Prado which is a restaurant in the middle of Balboa Park. For those of you who are looking for a more liquid dinner the Pacific Beach Shore Club and The Wood have a great happy hour view.

5) Guac guac guac. There are as many Mexican restaurants in San Diego as there are sunny days in the year. If you love guacamole you are in the right place.... As of now Oscars is my favorite.

6) The people. San Diego is full of attractive, fit, low key people looking for a good time. Need I say more?!?? Time to book your ticket.

xo.

THE END

Helllllllllo Friday. 

I don't know about you but it has been a long week and I am ready to break out of the cage. Thankfully, I am heading out to Montauk, NY. (also known as The End) with some girlfriends for the weekend which always promises to be a good time.

The agenda consists of grabbing some breakfast from the tried and true Joni's Kitchen (I love the Berry Bliss Smoothie and Egg White Cali Style Wrap on a GF Tortilla), soaking in some sun at Navy Beach and heading over to Cyrils Fishhouse for happy hour. My favorite drink is the Bailey's Banana Colada aka BBC...... basically a milk shake. If you haven't tried it yet I suggest getting on the train.. recipe below.

Bailey's Banana Colada (BBC):

Ingredients:

-1 oz. Baileys Irish Cream

-1 oz. Rum (Preferably Dark Rum) 

-1 oz. Banana Liqueur 

-1 Banana 

-3 oz. Pina Colada Mix 

Instructions: Put banana and liqueur into blender until it is a thick paste. Add Bailey's Irish cream, pina colada mix and rum. Blend well then add 1 cup of ice and blend again until smooth.

Cheers! 

LIVING OUT OF A BAG..

Over the last few months my travel schedule has been pretty insane. Enough so that I decided to ask for some "adult" luggage for my birthday coming up..... it was a tough decision because I really had my eye on this awesome Mignonne Gavigan necklace but decided turning 26 meant it was time to be a bit more practical with my needs versus wants..... this week at least ;)

After doing some research I feel in love with Bric's luggage... specifically the Safari Collection because it is the perfect combination of business appropriate and chic. I personally found a lot of the Tumi, Rimowa bags to be too masculine and buttoned up which was why I was drawn to the Bric's bags. I also got a Cargo Duffle which is perfect for short overnight trips or as a carry-on. 

Cheers to traveling in style!
xo

UP IN THE AIR

I have spent the better part of the last two months traveling and it looks like I'm not slowing down anytime soon... #nomadlife. Thus, I have decided to invest in some new travel gear to make the constant packing and repacking a wee bit more enjoyable and efficient. Below are some of my favorite travel gear picks.

Faherty Sweatpants

Canvas Leather Weekender Bag
Jewelry Roll
Thela Tote Bag

Luggage

Passport Holder
Tumi Super Leger International Carry On Luggage
Cashmere Getaway Hoodie

BONJOUR CHAMONIX

After my work meetings finished up in Geneva I was lucky enough to a take trip out to Chamonix for the weekend with my sister before heading home.... Carpe Diem!

Chamonix did not disappoint and we will definitely be back. We started off the weekend going to La Caleche for dinner for some authentic French fondue. And let me tell you—I am still dreaming about that cheese. We also discovered the raclette which is a half wheel of raclette cheese that is melted under a hot plate and scrapped onto your plate. Take a minute to digest that.

Chamonix Mont-Blanc is made up of several different ski resorts. We ended up skiing at Les Houches as the rest of the resorts in the valley were closed due to avalanche warnings. This was our first foray into European skiing and I would say the main difference we noted was the openness of the trails. The snow itself was also very fluffy which made for some great powder runs #frosting.

Lunch is taken seriously and requires a reservation in advance anywhere in Chamonix. Our guide took us to an amazing small cabin called Les Vieilles Luges. Think Freemans in New York, but in the middle of the Alps. Here we found sausage, risotto, cheese, and wine. Lots and lots of wine. One weekend in Chamonix was definitely a tease but we will be back soon enough--à la prochaine fois Chamonix.

SWISS THINGS

I have been out in Switzerland for a work trip the past week. My travels started in Geneva and then we hopped a train west to Biel—which is a very charming city between Geneva and Zurich. Biel is home to many Swiss watch making companies such as Rolex and Swatch.

We also spent some time in Bern which is the capital of Switzerland (who knew??). Bern falls behind Geneva and Zurich in population but makes up for it in history. It is a beautiful quaint city centered around a large clock called the Zytglogge which was built in 1530. I would highly recommend both cities if you ever make it over to this neck of the woods.... just make sure to bring your #selfiestick to take in the full views.