Paris: In and Around Montmartre

Paris is one of my favorite cities in the world which I’ve been fortunate to visit several times over the last 30 years. My first trip was when I was 11 on a school trip that my mother chaperoned. I saw most of the major sites on this trip including the Louvre, Eiffel Tower and Champs-Élysées. […]

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My Long Haul Flight Essentials

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 […]

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Beach Escape: Roses, Spain

On my recent trip to Spain I opted to visit the beach town of Roses in Costa Brava instead of the beaches of Barcelona. Costa Brava has a much more laid back vibe compared to the city beaches of Barcelona and Roses was a great choice as it was easy to get to and close […]

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Kickin it in Kandy: The Cultural Center of Sri Lanka

Kandy is often referred to as the cultural center of Sri Lanka. It’s got a much more laid back feel than the capital city of Colombo and is home to spectacular views, a lake and revered sites like the Buddhist Tooth Temple. Kandy is about a 4 hour drive from Colombo. I arranged a private […]

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A Day in Colombo Sri Lanka

On my recent trip to Sri Lanka, I spent one full day in Colombo taking in a few sites and sampling local food. My general rule of thumb is to get out of capital cities as quickly as possible but for some reason I was curious about Colombo. Maybe it was due to all those […]

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