A Girl Named Gin
Travel, culture, cocktails and beautiful places
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I am a self-proclaimed planner. I love Google Maps, whiteboards, color coding, notepads, and schedules. I excel at logistics, time management, and strategic planning. I am notorious for checking out the parking situation at a place prior to arrival—granted, I live in Los Angeles, a city even more notorious for…
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A Solo Afternoon in Pleasanton, CA
This April, I found myself in the Bay Area for work, staying in San Ramon for two nights. Not sure if you’ve ever been to…
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How I am Planning a Month in Barcelona
I have taken countless trips away: three days, four days, even five days in places like Newport, RI, Salem, MA, Portland, ME, Nashville, Scottsdale, Chicago,…
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How I chose Barcelona for My First Long Solo Trip
When I share with friends, family, coworkers, etc. that I am going to Barcelona for a month, the most common reaction is: A MONTH?! To…
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Why I Finally Created A Girl Named Gin
I created A Girl Named Gin for the same reason I finally booked a month in Spain: because it was something I had always wanted to do,…
● About Me
Hi, I’m Jenna – a Los Angeles-based traveler drawn to places with character, history, good restaurants and side streets worth wandering. A Girl Named Gin is my collection of travel guides, reflections, favorite finds and places worth remembering.
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