Camel Trek in the Gobi Desert
One of my favorite things about China is just how diverse everything can be. One day you can be in an enormous city and the next you can take a quick train to a sprawling desert. I was so happy when I had a chance to visit the Mingsha Sand Dunes in the western Chinese…
Culture and Coffee in Miami
While most visitors to Miami hit the beach, our time in Miami can be divided into four parts; the Wynwood Arts District, Plant the Future, the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, and exploring Miami coffee culture. The Wynwood Arts District is home to over 70 Art Galleries, retail stores, antique shops, eclectic bars, and one of…
The Rustic Wilderness of Finland
It’s true that one can thoroughly see Finland from top to bottom in just under a month. In this beautiful Land of Lakes, birch trees line the water’s edge up and down the country. During our visit to Finland we found that Helsinki and the quaint town of nearby Porvoo were must-sees in the south.…
Journey to Antarctica
From a young age I’ve been dreaming of visiting the Antarctic. I figured this southernmost continent would be a trip to add to my bucket-list and dream of for many years to come, so you can imagine my excitement when my entire family decided to visit Antarctica last December. It was a magical trip full…
Slowing Down in Norfolk
When we had our son Zeus, I started to worry about living in London. I grew up in the countryside and was keen for Zeus to enjoy nature as I did rather than experience some of the things that city can life can force on you. We moved to Norfolk on the East coast of…
A Weekend at Lake Como
Last October a girlfriend and I escaped from the city for a weekend break in Lake Como, Italy. I flew from Paris to meet my friend at her home in the French Riviera, and then together we made the drive to Lake Como. With snow on the mountains, the area was quite chilly and we…
Adventures in Peru
After so many years of dreaming about visiting Peru, I was thrilled to finally see these dreams come to life. We started off our adventures in Peru going straight for the Amazon in the city of Puerto Maldonado. Here we stayed at the Inkaterra Reserva property that took care of all our meals, transportation, jungle…
Unwinding in Jamaica
“Maybe you can see the sun’s rays through the ocean the moment it dips beneath the horizon!” I said as the sun set behind us while snorkeling. Travis laughed knowing I was teasing his logical, engineer mind. But nothing seemed impossible in those moments. It was the bliss of Jamaica being more than a dream…
A Summer Weekend in Montreal
Over the Fourth of July we spent a weekend in Montreal. We chose Montreal because it was relatively close (just a one hour flight from New York) and it had been on my bucket list for quite some time. It was a fantastic vacation and every bit as beautiful and historic and delicious as I…
Lake Titicaca
I was so excited to see Lake Titicaca as it has always been one of my “Bucket List” destinations. What I could never have imagined was just how massive and breathtaking the lake truly is. On the way from the Juliaca Airport to Puno (the main city of Lake Titicaca), I took a detour with…
Traveling Through West Iceland
During a recent trip to Iceland we spent a day exploring the beautiful peninsula of Snaefellsnes and the area surrounding Hvammsfjord. Because it was the middle of June, West Iceland never truly got dark, with the sun dipping just below the horizon before it rose again a few hours later. We drove the length of…
The Lodge on Loch Goil
Situated on the tranquil Loch Goil nearly 70 minutes north of Glasgow, Scotland lies a truly magical escape from the world. Through sun, mist and snow on a twisting road between rivers and valleys, The Lodge on Loch Goil is a rare hidden gem that leaves visitors wishing their time on the lake never had…