There are very few times I leave the house without my “essentials” stocked in my bag.  My fiancé always says it’s like I’m packing for a zombie apocalypse, but what can I say, I like to be prepared! Yes, some items may be a liiitle bit excessive (i.e., first-aid kit) but everything has a purpose and […]

As you may have seen on the ‘gram, I went to Miraval in Arizona this past weekend for a little getaway! It’s been a busy couple of months and I was craving a vacation to relax, unwind, and unplug (sort of). Miraval was just the place I had in mind. Beyond its breathtaking views and […]

For my 10-year Olympic anniversary, I traveled back to the place where all the magic happened: Beijing. We only had 48 hours to spare, but we made the absolute most of our time. The last time I was in Beijing, I was training and competing. There was no time for sightseeing because of our demanding […]

As you might have seen, I spent my 10-year Olympic anniversary at the very place where all the magic happened: Beijing, China. The city was just as majestic and historic as I remembered. Since the Olympic Village wasn’t an option for accommodations this time around, we stayed at the beautiful Bulgari Hotel Beijing. The hotel […]

As you might see on social media, I travel A LOT! Since I live half my week in Cali and the other half in Boston (not literally, but kind of) I’m always on a plane, which takes a toll on my skin. I do, however, *try* to keep up with my skincare routine, no matter […]

As you may know, I’m heading back to China for my 10-year anniversary of winning 🏅.  I can’t believe 10 years have almost passed. It still feels like yesterday (although my body doesn’t feel the same). This time around, I wanted to see the sites I never got to see in 2008: the Great Wall, the […]

Whether you’re off to a beach, heading to a BBQ, or just stay-cationing, packing for #MDW can seem like a job in itself. It’s the first taste of summer (weather permitting) and, if you’re anything like me, you’ve been longing to where something (anything) other than your trusty, and probably a little dusty, groutfit. It’s […]

I don’t know about you, but scrolling through Instagram and saving all the summer travel spots is my favorite pastime (well, one of them). I love finding new places to explore, or even rediscovering places I haven’t been to in a while. I’m setting aside some time this summer to visit a few places I’ve […]