My Long Haul Flight Essentials

December 3, 2018.Reading time 5 minutes.

Long haul flights always give me anxiety. I worry about getting quality sleep, staying hydrated, keeping warm and overall getting to my destination without red eyes, dry skin and in need of a day to recover. I’ve curated my 8 essentials for getting through long haul flights in style and with comfort below. Patagonia Better […]

My Go To Backpack for Long Trips and Budget Travel

December 8, 2017.Reading time 1 minute.

For the last 12 years I’ve been using the Eagle Creek Switchback Carry On as my go to luggage for long term traveling and budget trips. I save my fancy hard shell Samsonite Carry On and Checked luggage for when I go on short or luxury trips since they are more sleek and stylish. The […]

My New Favorite Travel Pillow Is A Scarf ?!?

December 8, 2017.Reading time 1 minute.

There are several types of travel pillows in the market today, all with promises of making sleeping on a flight an easy and comfortable experience. They range from the traditional memory foam neck pillows to the elaborate inflatables and rigs that take a bit of space a room to deploy on the flight. My […]

December 7, 2017.Reading time 4 minutes.

12 Holiday Gift Ideas for Travlers Shop this video plus LOTS of alternatives below! (00:44) L’Occitane Shea Butter Travel Set $16 – http://amzn.to/2BEddqi Other Options Budget: Burt’s Bee’s Travel Set $9.50 – http://amzn.to/2jH2PpJ Splurge: The Body Shop, 5 piece Body Butter Travel Set $27 – http://amzn.to/2if3aQ9 (01:23) Lavender Essential Oil $7 – http://amzn.to/2A0VhsV Other Options […]

Overview Mexico City has been on my travel radar for the last 5-8 years. I’ve heard great things about it’s world class cuisine, impressive architecture, historic museums, and overall bohemian vibe. With flights from LA taking only 4 hours and airfares advertised out of LAX from $250 to $500 roundtrip, it’s notw at the top […]

I Want To Go To There > Italy > Vespa Tour of Tuscany

Overview The Vespa Trip is a tour operator that specializes in Vespa tours. They offer routes like the Amalfi coast, Bruges and Tuscany. The Tuscan route takes six days and winds past some of Italy’s most historical cities like Pisa, Florence, and Sienna. I love the concept of seeing Italy by Vespa and this trip […]

I Want To Go To There > Mexico > Cala Del Mar Resort & Spa

Overview Location: Cala Del Mar Resort & Spa is located in Ixtapa, Mexico on the Pacific Coast in the Mexican state of Guerrero. It’s 5 km (3 mi) northwest of the Zihuatanejo, and 245 km (150 mi) northwest of Acapulco. How To Get There: From LA, Ixtapa is a 3hr 40mins direct flight. The closest international airport is Aeropuerto Internacional de […]

I WANT TO GO TO THERE > Honduras > Ibagari Hotel Roatan

Overview Location: Roatán is an island in the Caribbean, off the northern coast of Honduras. It is located between the islands of Útila and Guanaja, and is the largest of the Bay Islands of Honduras. Located near the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the largest barrier reef in the Caribbean Sea (second largest worldwide after Australia’s Great Barrier Reef), Roatán has become an […]

Ice Ice Baby – Antarctica 2007

2022 marks the 15th anniversary of my trip to Antarctica. Looking back at the photos, I’m reminded of the great people I met, the unique wildlife we encountered, and the magical adventure experienced exploring the ice continent. Best time of year to visit: November to March, with temperatures ranging from 0 to 29 degrees and […]