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By Sebrin Elms

My Go-To Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Travel Snacks

You know those annoying people who have to modify their orders at restaurants? You know, the ones who need to look up diet-friendly restaurants in advance and basically can’t eat anything without 20 awkward requests to the server? Yeah, I’m *that* person. I’ve been gluten-free for about 8 months and dairy-free for 4 and let me tell ya, it’s been quite a rollercoaster of emotions. But as a traveler, I’ve managed to find some gluten-free and dairy-free travel snacks that have eased the pain.Continue reading →

Bask and Stow; mid century modern boutique hotel in Byron Bay exterior
By Sebrin Elms

Staying at Bask and Stow in Byron Bay, Australia

With a career in travel, people’s go-to question is often, “Where’s your favorite place you’ve ever traveled?” (It’s a pretty vanilla question most people ask when they have no idea how to start a conversation, especially when there aren’t any cocktails around.) And I always say that if I could live anywhere, it would be Australia. More specifically, Byron Bay.Continue reading →

By Sebrin Elms

Staying at The Folly Collection in Joshua Tree, California

We headed east of Los Angeles for about 2.5 hours for the ultimate desert retreat. The most luminous glow of red and orange hues lit the sky as we made our way off the paved road and onto soft sand. The course set directly towards the mountain range slightly northeast of Joshua Tree and into Twentynine Palms. As the night grew darker, we couldn’t help but wonder if we had made a wrong turn. It was finally, about a quarter-mile off the road, we saw the lonely, barn-turned-hideaway we would be staying at known as The Folly Collection. Continue reading →

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Hitting 30 Countries Before 30 (Cause Dammit, I’m Proud)

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 →

havana cuba photography; street scene of colorful houses in habana with old car
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Here’s Where You Can Take the Best Photos in Havana, Cuba

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 →

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Anthony Bourdain’s Greatest Lesson: Fuck Your Comfort Zone

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 →

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Staying at The Funky Loft in Brooklyn, New York

New York has always been synonymous for cosmopolitan. The skyscrapers, the penthouses, the concrete… they makes you think twice about running off to the peaceful countryside for solitude. But if you’re sick of the monotonous high rises and the hotels that all look the same, escape to the hip and trendy streets of Brooklyn where you’ll find the unconventional, yet hip homestay known at The Funky Loft.Continue reading →

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This is How You Should Spend 48 Hours in New York

Oh New York, you beautiful city, you. It might just be the most touristy, overcrowded, obscene places in the world. But that is the same reason why it is such a magnet and why we all gravitate towards it. The same things that make New York a madhouse or a freak show are the exact same reasons why people love it! If you plan to spend 48 hours in New York, you will surely experience the magic at some point or another. Continue reading →