Not many people in the Western World have heard of the city Chengdu, located in the legendary Sichuan province of China. But if you’re looking to get up-and-close with pandas, eat some of the best Chinese food in the world and dive head first into Chinese spirituality, then this city has got to be added to your bucket list. If you plan to visit Chengdu China, these are the best things you cannot miss!Continue reading →
It was 9:30 pm on a Friday when I arrived at LAX–a seemingly busy time for most travelers as hundreds of cars sat bumper-to-bumper along Sepulveda.I was embarking on a work trip to Chengdu, China, the capital city of the Sichuan province. And it was at that moment, when I pulled up to the Tom Bradley International Terminal, that I realized I was hitting my 31st country; and I hadn’t even talked about the profound moment I hit 30 countries before 30 years old! So let’s turn back the clock for a quick sec.Continue reading →
Happy holidays, clumsy travelers! It seems like there are more and more products filling up our homes and ad space these days. Some awesome, some totally garbage. So how do you know what to gift the special traveler in your life? Let me help you wade through all of the sales and holiday nonsense and present you with the most epic holiday gift guide for every type of traveler!Continue reading →
Traveling to Cuba was a dream come true for a lot of reasons. Partially because it has always been exempt for us American travelers. But mostly because I can finally live my “Havana Oh Na Na” life I’ve been daydreaming about via Instagram. If you’re here, I’m sure you feel the same. Here are the best Havana Cuba photography spots that you absolutely have to capture for yourself!Continue reading →
Do you find your skin looking dry, lackluster and looking older than it should? There’s a chance that the summer sun is dehydrating your skin (even if you are drinking plenty of water)! Fear not, there are a few well-kept secret, hydration tips for summer that will make your insides and outsides very happy!Continue reading →
If you ain’t here for the pools or the midcentury modern architecture, you’re most certainly here for the ‘gram. Going to Palm Springs is like traveling back in time to a more swinging and fashionable time. And if you’re gonna go, you’re going to want to know the most photogenic spots for the best photos in Palm Springs.Continue reading →
It’s a weird, lonely feeling when one of your heroes dies. Suddenly you feel as if a part of yourself, quite possibly the most passionate part, has gone off and died with them. The pain feels as though your heart is slowly enclosed by thousands of tiny needles all at once. The feeling is even weirder if you never met your hero in real life. Despite the fact that I never met Anthony Bourdain, I think most of the world can agree that he never felt like a stranger. He felt like part of the family; he felt like a gruff and fierce version of ourselves.Continue reading →
You’ve seen the glaciers on Instagram, you’ve seen the epic waterfalls on Pinterest, and you’ve seen the infamous “love cave” on Game of Thrones. Now you want to plan your own trip to Iceland! But before you travel the Ring Road in Iceland, here are some things you need to know.Continue reading →
Iceland is one of the most beautiful places in the entire world, FACT. So it’s no surprise that the Icelandic tourism industry is picking up like wildfire. But since the tourism boom to Iceland is fairly new, there’s plenty of information that is lacking when it comes to traveling throughout the island. If you’re planning a trip soon, here are 13 Iceland travel tips that you might not have known about, but should definitely be aware of!Continue reading →
The sun is shining, but it’s a lot hotter. The sunsets are beautiful, but more colorful thanks to smog. The sand on the beaches are glittering… but with broken glass and plastic. The world is changing and not for the better. Which is why I suggest the ultimate earth month challenge to help save our Mother Earth! Continue reading →