summer in tahoe

I have two older sisters and the younger of the two lives up in Truckee, California. This bodes well for me, as I get to visit her throughout the year and experience Lake Tahoe in all seasons. This weekend I got to enjoy Summer in Tahoe. The Drive up from Fresno is only 4 hours, and it goes by fast…

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getting an internship + tips for success

Above I'm with my fellow AIG Direct San Diego Interns in Times Square NYC for our induction and training. I’ve been asked on multiple occasions how I snagged my internship, what I liked about it, what I didn't, etc. So, I’ve decided to share my experience since I’m in the last week. This is a two part blog, I've broken…

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shopping for abroad

If you’re anything like me, shopping is quite the ordeal and not to be confused with the actual packing. Lists are involved, multiple trips to the store, and yes- stress. After all my research I’ve decided on some essentials that I needed BEFORE I go abroad. (Stay tuned for the after, where we see if these are truly essential, or…

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encinitas, california day trip

Today was one of the best days ever, with a hefty dollop of bittersweet. It started bright and early at Snooze in San Diego's Hillcrest Neighborhood on a breakfast date with John. This  spot was shown to me by Brittany, and man is it a go-t0. Since today was John and my last day in San Diego together, we decided…

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morro bay, california

Morro Bay has got to be the most quaint, forgiving, and wholesome town I've ever had the pleasure of visiting. Tiff and I were lucky that Meg knew the town like the back of her hand because we got to see the city like locals and eat at all the best places. The drive up was a long but beautiful…

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palm desert

Credit of this fun packed trip is owed to none other than Brittany Harper-for my birthday, Britt bought me tickets to an Odesza pool party in Palm Springs. (I know!! She's the best!!) One of my favorite things about spending time in Palm Springs is the drive up from San Diego. It's all winding roads, desert landscape, cacti, and small…

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new york city

The only thing better than seeing New York City, is seeing it twice. This year I've been fortunate enough to visit the big apple both for fun, and for work! highland park, new york city Visiting New York in March was definitely a gamble. While we were lucky enough to miss a blizzard (by about 3 days), my Southern California…

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hey there

If you haven't figured it out yet I'm Tara and this is my travel blog. If you dont want to do some reading, go ahead and find that "about" button for a quick summary of why we're here. Otherwise, stick around for some quick facts about yours truly.  I've just finished my second year at San Diego State University and it…

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