Traveling Solo

by Andrea| Cooking with a Wallflower // April 23, 2018 // 28 Comments

“Traveling solo does not always mean you’re alone. Most often, you meet marvelous people along the way and make connections that last a lifetime.” – Jacqueline Boone Earlier this month, I spent three days traveling solo and exploring a city... Continue reading →

Destination: Las Vegas

by Andrea| Cooking with a Wallflower // March 13, 2018 // 17 Comments

“Go, fly, roam, travel, voyage, explore, journey, discover, adventure.” Several weeks ago, we were in Las Vegas for my cousin’s bachelorette party. Although we were in the city for less than 48 hours, we did so much in that short... Continue reading →

Destination: Point Reyes

by Andrea| Cooking with a Wallflower // January 31, 2018 // 30 Comments

We just got back from Las Vegas the other day, and even though we were there for less than 48 hours, it felt like so much longer because we did so many things. Now, I’m trying to fall back into... Continue reading →

Sonoma Valley 2017 | Cooking with a Wallflower

Destination: Sonoma Valley 2017

by Andrea| Cooking with a Wallflower // December 14, 2017 // 8 Comments

“Autumn carries more gold in its pocket than all the other seasons.” ― Jim Bishop Just two weeks ago, my friend Helen, my sister Angela, and I went to wine country for another daycation. We wanted to go in December... Continue reading →

Destination: Napa Valley 2017

by Andrea| Cooking with a Wallflower // October 22, 2017 // 22 Comments

“The love in the air is thicker than the smoke.” – #sonomastrong #napastrong My friend Helen and I were in Napa Valley about a month ago for a little getaway. What better way to relax and enjoy yourself than in... Continue reading →

Point Bonita Lighthouse | Cooking with a Wallflower

Destination: Point Bonita Lighthouse

by Andrea| Cooking with a Wallflower // September 26, 2017 // 20 Comments

“We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm, and adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have if we only seek them with our eyes open.” – Jawaharlal Nehru Growing up in the... Continue reading →

Point Lobos State Reserve | Cooking with a Wallflower

Destination: Point Lobos State Reserve

by Andrea| Cooking with a Wallflower // August 30, 2017 // 15 Comments

“Let’s find some beautiful place to get lost.” – Unknown Welcome back to my Monterey Carmel travel series! Have you ever been to Point Lobos State Reserve before? It’s located near Carmel-by-the-Sea. It is soo gorgeous, and if I lived... Continue reading →

Carmel-by-the-Sea | Cooking with a Wallflower

Destination: Carmel-by-the-Sea

by Andrea| Cooking with a Wallflower // July 31, 2017 // 19 Comments

“Adventure is worthwhile in itself.” – Amelia Earhart Carmel-by-the-Sea is one of the cutest coastal towns I’ve been to. Beaches with white sand, lots of little boutiques, and houses that resemble cottages. You feel like you’re in a different world.... Continue reading →

Destination: Monterey

by Andrea| Cooking with a Wallflower // July 25, 2017 // 28 Comments

Have you ever been to Monterey? It’s such a cute area. One of the places my friend Kim and I stopped at was in Monterey. In particular, the Fisherman’s Wharf area. You can see the first part of my trip... Continue reading →

Destination: Watsonville

by Andrea| Cooking with a Wallflower // July 17, 2017 // 23 Comments

“Because when you stop and look around, this life is pretty amazing.” – Dr. Seuss So much has happened this year, so much sadness, but I’ve been determined to take life back and live it to its fullness. My goal... Continue reading →