Road Tripping Through Spain’s Basque Country
Earlier this summer my husband and I, together with our dog, decided to hit the road for our annual camping adventure. We opted to explore the northern coast of Spain, the Basque Country in particular, which I have been curious to visit for a while. We left Lisbon and headed north, following the coast most…
Tuscan Luxury at the Borgo Santo Pietro
Relais Borgo Santo Pietro is a lovely boutique hotel nestled in the rolling hills of Italy’s Tuscan wine region. Located just outside the old world town of Palazzetto, the entrance to the hotel is unassuming and almost unnoticeable. Once inside the cast iron gates guests are treated to lavender lined winding stone drives and perfectly…
A Weekend Getaway to Positano
When we were left with a rare weekend free during the busy summer months, we knew we needed to take advantage of it. While I was glad to have a break from our hectic schedule in Paris, I knew that if we stayed in city we would inevitably end up stuck in front of our…
A Service Trip to Ecuador
Lights twinkled from the surrounding mountains and greeted us in our quick decent into Quito’s airport, one of the highest elevated airports in the world. The silhouettes of the mountains were illuminated against the night sky as many of us had our passport stamped in a foreign country for the first time. That night we…
Autumn in Copenhagen
Wandering around the streets of Copenhagen, it’s hard not to fall in love with this ancient yet modern city. From the herds of happy Danes (the happiest people in the world!) on bikes, to the copper spires and statues, it’s the perfect city for a weekend away. Fall is the most beautiful backdrop for this…
Wildlife in the Amazon
Having visited both the Nile in Egypt and the Yangtzee in China, I couldn’t wait to canoe down the Amazon and cross the world’s three largest rivers off my bucket list. I’ve been working on a series photographing endangered species in their natural habitats for the last few years and was thrilled to finally have…
Vacation in Grenada
In September, my husband and I took a belated honeymoon/anniversary trip to Grenada, West Indies. The reason we chose to vacation in Grenada is because it’s not overrun with all-inclusive resorts and tourist traps as many of the islands are; we really wanted to experience the culture and we did just that. Grenada is one…
A Local’s Guide to Brooklyn
Let’s face it, Brooklyn is on everyone’s shortlist. It’s a hotbed of creativity, hip people sighting, and there’s just a general ‘cool’ factor that’s off the charts. Unfortunately many visitors only stroll a street or two in Williamsburg and claim to have visited Brooklyn, unbeknownst to the fact that Williamsburg is only one of over…
Seaside Oregon
I love the town of Seaside Oregon, and the entire sleepy northern Oregon coast. When you’re used to living in the middle of a big city like Seattle, escaping to this beautiful part of the Pacific Northwest is a delight. My husband and I have begun making this an annual trip because we absolutely love…
Exploring Vietnam
On our trip to Vietnam we covered four amazing spots; Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Sapa and Hoi An. Hanoi was a busy city and a lot bigger than I was expecting. The locals mainly use motor bikes to get around and the sound of honking is loud and never ending. We took a walk through…
London’s Borough Market
My favorite city in the world, London is a traveler’s dream. And nowhere is the city’s personality more evident than in its various markets. Bustling, vibrant, and full of treasures, each of London’s markets specialize in different types of goods. I have a few favorites, but none more so than Borough Market. One of the…