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Welcome to One Trip Wonder—your go-to page for travel tips, hotel reviews, and expert insights from me, a seasoned travel journalist who has 20+ years of experience traveling the world, and writing about it.
From my hometown of San Francisco to my heart’s home on the French Riviera, and many places in between, I share pointers, itineraries, and ideas for exploring the best food scenes, hotels, bucket-list attractions, local restaurants, favorite neighborhoods, family-travel advice, and more.
Whether your next journey takes you across an ocean or into your own backyard, I hope you turn each trip into a wonder.
That’s what OneTripWonder is all about.
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From long-imagined journeys to places I love to visit again and again, my stories, guides, and tips are shaped by unhurried moments, local voices, and useful details that make destinations feel personal.
California
San Francisco Walktober 2026: 30+ Urban Walks to Explore the City
San Francisco is not a city for lazy legs. Between the hills, stairways, and sprawling parks, even a quick stroll…
The Westin St. Francis San Francisco Debuts a Haunted Hotel Suite for Halloween
San Francisco has no shortage of hotels with a spooky skeleton in the closet, but this Halloween, the Westin St….
Ghosts, Cocktails & Chinatown After Dark : A Haunted San Francisco Tour
I don’t spend nearly enough time in San Francisco’s Chinatown after dark. But on a recent Saturday night, I realized…
See Some Serious Sandcastles This Fall in San Francisco at Ocean Beach
Fall in San Francisco isn’t all Fleet Week flyovers and pumpkin patches. On October 24, 2026, Ocean Beach becomes a…
United States
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French Riviera
Monaco With Kids: 13 Fun Things to Do
I first started traveling to Monaco with my daughter when she was about nine. She has since graduated from university,…
The White Lotus Season 4 Is Filming on the French Riviera
The next White Lotus vacation comes with red carpets, palace hotels, and apparently a little resort rivalry. Season 4 of…
Hotel Review: COMO Le Beauvallon
Some hotels have history. COMO Le Beauvallon has had several lives, and I’ve watched a few of them unfold. I’ve…
Where to Eat in Saint-Tropez: My Favorites After 20+ Years (and counting)
I’ve been eating my way around Saint-Tropez for 20 years, long enough to see restaurants come and go—the good, the…
United Kingdom
Hotel Review: The Prince Akatoki London
I almost walked right by this gem the first time, but now it’s one of my go-to hotels in London….
Marylebone, London: A Neighborhood Guide
Marylebone is an affluent neighborhood in London’s West End, tucked between Oxford Street, Regent’s Park, and Baker Street. It also…
Local Voices: Jennifer Sherry
Travelers in the Places They Call Home “When we learned that the local bookshop on the high street was up…
Mexico
Local Voices: Manny Hernandez Salazar
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, and I may earn a commission if you purchase through them at no extra…
Local Voices: Kim Kessler
Travelers in the Places They Call Home “It’s like the Amalfi Coast meets Mexico, with green jungles, islands off the…
Careyes, Mexico: A Travel Guide to Mexico’s Most Unique Pacific Coast Hideaway
About three hours south of Puerto Vallarta on Mexico’s Pacific Coast, Careyes is a secluded coastal community known for its…
Why You Should Book a Food Tour of Puerto Vallarta
Navigating Puerto Vallarta can be chaotic, especially with traffic, cobblestone streets, and a language barrier. To explore the city’s food scene beyond the hotel, I booked a local food tour and it ended up being the highlight of the trip.
Wonderful Trips
Puerto Vallarta 
Antarctica 
Paris 
Egypt 
French Riviera 
Nepal 
London
Hotels Worth Traveling For
Distinctive stays that define A destinationHotel Review: COMO Le Beauvallon
Some hotels have history. COMO Le Beauvallon has had several lives, and I’ve watched a few of them unfold. I’ve been visiting nearby Sainte-Maxime for…
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Meet the Author
Hi! I’m Kimberley.
I’m a travel journalist with 20+ years of experience writing travel and lifestyle articles for publications including National Geographic Traveler, AFAR, Travel + Leisure, The Saturday Evening Post, Virtuoso: The Magazine, Marriott Bonvoy Traveler, Ciao Bambino, and many others.
