Beach Escape: Roses, Spain

July 15, 2018.Reading time 4 minutes.

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 […]

Kickin it in Kandy: The Cultural Center of Sri Lanka

April 28, 2018.Reading time 10 minutes.

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 […]

A Day in Colombo Sri Lanka

April 4, 2018.Reading time 7 minutes.

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 […]

My Two Days Exploring Borobudur, Java

March 2, 2018.Reading time 4 minutes.

On my second trip to Indonesia I spent a few days in Java to visit Borobudur temple. Borobudur is a Buddhist temple dating back to the 8th century and a Unesco World Heritage Site. It’s about 1 -2 hours from Yogyakarta, by car, nestled in a farming community in Central Java. It takes a few […]

Unique Ubud, Bali

February 21, 2018.Reading time 7 minutes.

Ubud is a highly recommended destination for those visiting Bali, whether it be as a day trip or as a main place to stay. It’s located in the mountains of Bali about an hour and twenty minutes north of Denpasar airport (DPS). There are tons of guides and must do lists for Ubud Bali that […]

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 […]