North America

The Best Hotels of 2013

I know tons of bloggers are doing their “best of 2013” lists and I said I wouldn’t…but I just can’t resist. I love hotels. I’m a complete sucker for everything from stately, historic grande dame hotels to sleek and stylish boutique properties.  I am admittedly not a backpacker. If...

End of summer recap: A photo essay

Happy almost Labor Day! Today marks the unofficial last weekend of summer, how sad! Although I’m bummed that summer is on its way out, looking back, it was one of my best regarding travel.  I was able to travel domestically and internationally, and now with a move to Madrid on the horizon,...

My favorite way to prepare for Madrid…

Anyone who knows me (or has read this blog for longer than five minutes) knows I love to eat. I’ve become passionate about food because I think the cuisine of a city or country is one of the best way to immerse yourself in the culture of that particular destination.  As you...

Exploring local eats in Leslievile, Toronto

Although I’m in the midst of preparing for my big move to Madrid, I thought it would be quite boring for you to read about things like giving away 90% of my clothes, unlocking my iphone and opening bank accounts.  Eh, who am I kidding? It’d be boring to...

Back to the glory days of travel with Fiji Airways

Remember when air travel was fun?  When you didn’t have to pay for water, or starve if you forgot to grab a meal before your overnight flight?  Those were the days…Well Fiji Airways, formerly Air Pacific is working on doing something about enhancing the in-flight experience. Here’s what they have...

Happy Birthday, America!

Happy 4th of July! I want to celebrate America’s birthday by sharing a few of my favorite photos I’ve snapped across the country this year. Enjoy!

Six sinless activities in the mythical city of Las Vegas

Rarely do I come across a place that I simply do not understand but I have to admit, Las Vegas is one of those places.  Earlier this month I spent an ENTIRE week in *Las Vegas (I can’t recommend staying there for more than four days); my first visit...

A helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon

Part of me feels like a terrible American because I had never visited the Grand Canyon before last week.  It’s not like I hadn’t tried!  The last time I was in Arizona, a freak snowstorm caused the south rim of the Canyon to close and seemingly dash my hopes of...

Birthday fun at The Jefferson Hotel – Washington, DC

Happy Memorial Day!  On this national holiday intended to honor our troops, I thought it might be night for me to highlight a hotel here in our nation’s capital.  Last week I celebrated my birthday by doing the two things I love most – eating and exploring hotels!

Inn at Perry Cabin – St. Michaels, Maryland

Every once in a while my travels take me to a hotel that checks off all of my “LOVE” boxes: strong sense of place, excellent service, incredible dining and loads of amenities.  When I find these hotel gems, I can’t help but sing its praises to everyone I know. ...