A friend of mine is visiting San Francisco in a few weeks and she asked me for some advice. She wanted the absolute musts for a first-timer and I though it would be a great…
Author: Dann Castillo
Walnut Creek: One of the secret gems of the Bay Area
I guess it’s normal to automatically think about San Francisco when talking about the Bay Area. I’m not innocent of this charge. After all, good old San Fran is one of my favourite cities in…
Best Independent bookshops in San Francisco
First of all, I know. I’m completely aware that it’s being a while since my last post and that I should be embarrassed of myself. But it just has been the craziest week. I left…
Free printable bookmarks: Adventure Literature Edition
Hello, you lovely people! This week I have been extra busy with all the arrangements for my trip to Scotland (tomorrow!!). Therefore, I decided to keep it cool and share with you a second set…
9 Packing Essentials for any Long-Term Travel Girl
When it comes to long-term travel, I always try to keep in mind two things: space and practicality. I’m a budget traveller, which means I travel with economic airlines and I can’t really afford the…
How to Spend a Perfect Day in Napa Valley
I’ve always wanted to visit Napa Valley. But between me being underage in this country and my dad not being a fan of wine (I must be adopted), it hadn’t been possible. However, this year,…
Classic chewy oatmeal cookies recipe
This is my first recipe of the food section! I know it’s a bit weird to have a Travel blog with a cooking section. But since I’m a budget traveller, I can’t be eating out…
Where to eat in San Francisco: A mother-daughter culinary journey
I made it to the San Francisco! There were a few delays, if you recall. But, I’ve been in California for the past couple of weeks and I’ve loved it, as usual. I’m not new…
7 books that are perfect to read while you travel
For me, traveling without a book is like traveling naked. Books are my personal passports for the mind and I couldn’t imagine myself going on a journey without another journey inside of my pocket. I’ve…
The Dreampackers
Hello! This the first story of a series of shot fiction I’ll be publishing. I’m cheating a little bit, because it is not actually inspired in Mexico City (since we don’t have passengers trains, unless…