Legendary chef Anne Marie Bonneau once brilliantly said, “We don’t need a handful of people doing zero waste perfectly. We need millions of people doing it imperfectly.” Us humans are messy and complicated and we don’t handle change very well. That’s why asking so many people to give up everything they know and love to go green isn’t exactly realistic. It seems like we need a more reasonable and pragmatic way to travel sustainably, for the sake of our planet.Continue reading →
Ahhh! The dreaded Instagram algorithm! Run for your lives!Continue reading →
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 →
Oh, France. You’re more than just a beautiful place to drink wine and dance in lavender fields. You were a much needed respite for me. A place to look inwardly, a place to make memories with friends, and yes of course, a place to get drunk on wine. And as much as I love Paris, the South of France holds a very special place in my heart. So whether you’re here for a week or more, I’ve got the *perfect* 7-14 day Provence and Côte d’Azur Itinerary.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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →