Allison Green

Allison Green is a travel blogger, writer, and podcaster who grew up in the Bay Area of California. She has spent time living in New York, Prague, and Sofia, but has returned to live in the East Bay. She has traveled to 60 countries before the age of 30 while running several digital travel publications. Her writing and podcast have been featured in Forbes, CBC Canada, National Geographic, the Huffington Post, and CNN Arabic, amongst others. She's obsessed with bouldering, houseplants, other people's pets, and anywhere she can see the ocean.

15 Dreamy San Francisco Date Ideas: Romantic Things to Do in SF

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San Francisco is one of the most beautiful cities in America, from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Bay. With all the gorgeous sites to see, it’s not surprising that it’s one of the best towns for people who want to sweep that special someone off their feet.  Date night in San Francisco can mean … Read more 15 Dreamy San Francisco Date Ideas: Romantic Things to Do in SF

11 Cool Treehouse Rentals in California You Can Book on Airbnb

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Looking for a unique place to stay in California? Why not stay a little different on your next California getaway and stay amidst the tall California trees? Whether you pick a treehouse amidst the redwoods in Santa Cruz, a lovely Southern California treehouse with lovely treetop views, or a treehouse on a horse ranch in … Read more 11 Cool Treehouse Rentals in California You Can Book on Airbnb

101 Incredible Places to Visit in California

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California has it all: palmy beaches, otherworldly deserts, magical old-growth redwood forests, rugged coastlines, alpine lakes, and mystical peaks. No matter what kind of adventure you seek, California has it. With nine national parks, 840 miles of coastline, nearly 500 cities, and countless small towns, there is the perfect place to visit in California for … Read more 101 Incredible Places to Visit in California

Spring in California: 17 Places to Find Wildflowers and Flower Fields

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While most of California enjoys a relatively mild winter, spring in California is a true joy, with beautiful flower fields in California erupting nearly everywhere you look! Whether we’re talking desert superblooms of California wildflowers, brilliant mustard flowers erupting between vineyards in wine country, gorgeous fields of purple lupine, or of course California’s signature fields … Read more Spring in California: 17 Places to Find Wildflowers and Flower Fields

12 Best East Bay Hikes: Trails in Oakland, Berkeley, & Beyond

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Hiking in Northern California hardly needs an introduction. Majestic mountains, luminous coastal views, and gorgeous redwood forests – there is no place like it to get your fill of the outdoors. Whether you’re seeking ocean views at Land’s End or a sea of fog rolling in on Mt. Tam, the Bay Area has an abundance … Read more 12 Best East Bay Hikes: Trails in Oakland, Berkeley, & Beyond

The Ultimate Northern California Road Trip Itinerary (By a NorCal Native)

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I may be — OK, correction, I definitely am biased — but Northern California has it all. Towering coastal redwoods hugged in fog, bubbling sulfurous geothermal pits in a volcanic landscape, pristine turquoise alpine lakes hemmed by pines: these are just a few of the diverse things you’ll see on a Northern California road trip. … Read more The Ultimate Northern California Road Trip Itinerary (By a NorCal Native)

11 Delightful Things to Do in Dana Point, CA

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Dana Point, California is a fun beach destination in Southern California that deserves more attention that it gets! The lovely beachside community of Dana Point is located halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego in Orange County, amongst famous neighbors like Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, and Crystal Cove State Park. This beautiful small costal city … Read more 11 Delightful Things to Do in Dana Point, CA

Visiting Channel Islands National Park: 21 Things to Know Before You Go

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If you are looking for a true escape to get away from it all, then make your getaway plan to explore Channel Islands National Park. It has been described as one of America’s best secret National Parks. And the numbers bear it out. Only 350,000 or so people a year visit this national park: compare … Read more Visiting Channel Islands National Park: 21 Things to Know Before You Go

12 Best California Road Trips For Your Bucket List

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If you’re hoping to see more of California, there’s no better way to see more of the Golden State than by hitting the open road! California is one of America’s best states for road tripping, with everything from scenic coastal highways to steep mountain hairpins and stunning desert desolation. I’ve written this guide to best … Read more 12 Best California Road Trips For Your Bucket List

Weekend in Joshua Tree: Your 2 Days in Joshua Tree National Park Itinerary

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 If you’re a hiker looking for an interesting experience, look no further than Joshua Tree National Park. Over one thousand miles of desert oasis awaits you.  As you travel through this land, it transforms from the MojaveDesert found in California to the Colorado Desert, which brings cooler temperatures and a different scenery altogether. What’s more … Read more Weekend in Joshua Tree: Your 2 Days in Joshua Tree National Park Itinerary