Fall in love with the world—
one trip at a time.
Welcome to One Trip Wonder—your internet pied-à-terre for travel tips and expert insights from me, a seasoned travel writer who fell in love with the world—one trip at a time.
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 favorites, neighborhoods, and more. I’ve been traveling with my daughter since she was a little biscuit, so I’ll even toss in some well-lived family travel words of wisdom, too.
Whether your next journey takes you across an ocean or out in your own backyard, I hope you transform each voyage into a live-your-best-life moment. That’s what OneTripWonder is all about.
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Explore Destinations
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
The Mess Hall Presidio Opens at Tunnel Tops
One of San Francisco’s best parks is about to get a major food upgrade. The Mess Hall Presidio opens August…
Summer of Love Weekend Comes to Pier 39 at Love on Haight
San Francisco’s Summer of Love is heading to Fisherman’s Wharf this August, with one of Haight-Ashbury’s most colorful businesses leading…
10 Best Lake Tahoe Restaurants for Date Nights & Special Occasions
Lake Tahoe may be best known for its deep sapphire water, spectacular Sierra Nevada setting, and year-round recreation, but Lake…
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Launches New Exploratorium Hotel Package
Families visiting San Francisco have a new reason to stay along the Embarcadero. Hyatt Regency San Francisco has partnered with…
United States
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French Riviera
Art on the French Riviera: 15 Museums, Chapels & Unexpected Towns to Visit
There are good reasons artists fell for the French Riviera: the saturated colors, the mild winter weather, and the sea,…
Explora III: 5 Things I Loved About Explora Journeys’ New Ship
I’ve spent plenty of time—20-plus years, to be exact—exploring the towns of the French Riviera by train, car, and on…
How to Find Medical Care While Traveling Abroad (What to Do If You Get Sick)
When planning a trip, we spend hours comparing hotels, plotting train routes, and researching itineraries. Few of us spend much…
Don’t Miss Monaco’s Rare Partial Solar Eclipse This August
If you’re lucky enough to be on the French Riviera on the evening of August 12, make plans to be…
United Kingdom
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.
Snapshots from the Road
Hotels I Love
Distinctive stays that define A destination
11 Best Hotels for Families in San Francisco (Where to Stay with Kids)
If you’re traveling to San Francisco with kids, where you stay can make a big difference in how smoothly the trip goes (and how many…
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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.
