One of the hottest travel destinations in all of Latin America, it’s easy to see why Costa Rica has been drawing an influx of travelers for well over a decade now. Raw and rugged rainforests, stunning white sand beaches, and an…
Seattle: The Emerald Gem of the Pacific Northwest
Nirvana. Frasier. Microsoft. Starbucks. Rain. Just a few of the things that often come to mind when thinking about Seattle. Sure, these are the obvious and typical associations, but in my opinion, what really defines and elevates Seattle as one…
Egypt: So Much More Than The Pyramids
The mere mention of Egypt likely conjures up exotic images of imposing pyramids, a colossal sphinx, and decorated camels ambling across expansive deserts. And yes, that’s certainly a significant part of the majority of people’s travel experiences in Egypt. I’d be…
Hong Kong: Gateway to Asia
As a westerner, the first time you cross the International Date Line and arrive in the Far East can be a bit of a culture shock; jolting, if you will. Overwhelmed, intrigued, disoriented…just a few of the feelings that swept over me and my best…
Venice: Two Tales of A City
Venice’s infamous gondolas all lined up and ready to sail through the canals There are some places in this world that are so utterly flawless that they could lead you to believe that Mother Nature herself hand-selected them as her favorites.…
Falling In Lush With Kauai
Is it really that beautiful? We’ve been asked that question a lot since our recent return from Hawaii. There’s a sense of intrigue and utter infatuation with this remote chain of U.S. islands that is even more amplified with us east…
Bar Harbor, Maine: Summertime on the Coast
There are summer destinations, and then there are summer destinations. Does any place portray the true essence of summertime in America better than Maine? For a few short months, Maine sheds its blistery cold and wintry outer shell and transforms into…
California Wine Country Part 1: Three Days in Napa & Sonoma Valleys
The fourth installment of my U.S. summer travel series, and it’s probably no surprise that this one is my favorite of the five. Because, umm, W I N E. What is there possibly not to love about California’s Wine Country? Grand estates dotting…
South Dakota: Mount Rushmore, The Badlands & Beyond
America, the beautiful, a land as immense as it is varied. Filled with sprawling metropolises, multifarious landscapes, and eye-popping attractions, its diversity is what makes this nation thrive. I will be visiting my 41st state next month and I…
The Perfect Long Weekend in Portland, Maine
Portland, Maine: What American summer dreams are made of. A captivating seaside city that can be explored by foot minus the towering skyscrapers and frustrating traffic jams, an urban culture that strikes the perfect balance of chic and refinement while simultaneously being…