Fall in love with the world,
one trip at a time.
Welcome to One Trip Wonder: your home for travel inspiration and insider insights from a seasoned wanderlust-afflicted writer who fell in love with the world—one trip at a time.
From hidden gems and bucket-list sightseeing to restaurant and hotel recommendations, Q&As with locals, and neighborhood guides, One Trip Wonder will inspire you to transform every journey into a memorable moment, whether you’re crossing an ocean or exploring your own backyard.
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
Where to Eat, Drink & Shop at the San Francisco Ferry Building
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5 Sustainable Ways to Visit Lake Tahoe
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Itinerary: 3 Days in San Francisco for First-timers
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10 Amazing Day Trips from San Francisco
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United States
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French Riviera
Why September in Saint-Tropez is the Best
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Playing Pétanque in France Became A Beloved Family Tradition
Pétanque is an integral part of Provencal life, and became a part of my family life, too.
5 Beautiful Gardens on the French Riviera
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The Best Ways to Get to Saint-Tropez
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United Kingdom
Marylebone: A Guide to my Favorite London Neighborhood
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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
Manuel “Manny” Hernandez Salazar is a Puerto Vallarta original in the truest sense of the phrase. Born and raised in…
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: A Mexican Resort Unlike Others
In 1968, an Italian banker and businessman named Gian Franco Brignone flew over a remote stretch of Pacific coastline south…
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
Hotel Review: Holbrooke Hotel
Holbrooke Hotel is a historic boutique hotel in downtown Grass Valley, California, established in 1862 during the California Gold Rush.
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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.
