What Camera Gear to Pack for Safari // Gear
We just got back from a 14-day safari trip across Tanzania and Uganda, and were thrilled with the gear we brought, both on the trip and upon reviewing what we captured after we got home. Here is everything we packed for our safari trip, and suggestions for what you should bring.
The Ultimate Guide to Gorilla Trekking // Uganda & Rwanda
Our friends went gorilla trekking for their honeymoon, loved it, then told us to go. However, we knew next to nothing when we went, and that is not how I would recommend going. So here is everything you need to know before going gorilla trekking.
What to Pack for Safari // Tanzania
We just went on an epic, 10-day safari that covered over 350mi of Tanzania, starting from Tarangire National Park and concluding in Northern Serengeti, with the Great Wildebeest Migration. To help you prepare for your trip, here is a list of everything you should bring for your safari.
City Travel Guide // London, England
Since moving to London a year and a half ago, I've gathered a list of my favorite things to do in London, including restaurants, museums, and iconic markets.
20 Photos to Inspire You to Visit // Ireland
The countryside of Ireland is breathtakingly beautiful — an unreal mix of California, Hawaii, and Iceland. The coastal vistas bring me back to California’s Highway One, the jagged mountains scrape the clouds like Kauai’s jurassic mountains, and the loping green mountainsides are taken straight from Iceland.
2 Week Road Trip Itinerary // Ireland
Whether you’re drawn to its ancient castles, dramatic coastlines, lively music scene, or warm and welcoming people, Ireland promises a journey filled with unforgettable memories. Here’s the perfect 14-day road trip itinerary for that journey.
3-Day Itinerary // Barcelona, Spain
With so many things to do, it can be easy to spend three days enjoying Barcelona, only to get home and realize you missed some of the must-see attractions the city has to offer. Fear not, though, because this 3-day itinerary has you covered, with options to extend your vacation or tweak to your liking.
Where to Stay & Best Hotels // Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona’s allure lies in its mix of history and modernity, drawing travelers to its vibrant streets and diverse neighborhoods. The question of where to stay is pivotal, shaping your experience of the city. In this guide, I’ve combed through Barcelona’s hundreds of hotels and narrowed them down to a few great properties, organized by neighborhood and budget.
5-Day Itinerary // Tokyo, Japan
My husband and I have spent a collective 12 weeks Tokyo, and share our insights and recommendations to help you make the most of your visit in this comprehensive 5-7 day itinerary. This is geared toward first-time visitors who have never seen the city, but there are many gems that even a Tokyo veteran would enjoy.
Where to Stay & Best Hotels // Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo is the largest city in the world, and where you stay can greatly impact your time there. My husband and I have spent a collective 12 weeks in the city, and explored many of its central neighborhoods as we consider moving here. In this guide, I’ve combed through thousands of Tokyo’s hotels and narrowed them down to a few great properties, organized by neighborhood and budget.
What to Book Ahead of Time in 2024 // Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo is one of the world’s top 10 most visited cities, and for good reason — there is an endless list of things to do. But with all the visitors in the world trying to go to the same 20 places, things get booked out far ahead of time. So I’ve compiled a list to help make booking popular destinations for your trip a little bit easier.
Le Palais: Taipei’s Longest-Standing 3 Michelin Star // Taipei, Taiwan
Located on the top floor of the Palais de Chine hotel, near Taipei’s Main Station, Le Palais was Taiwan’s only only three-star Michelin restaurant for five consecutive years. Despite hoping the restaurant would live up to the hype given that it’s run by a Hongkonger (aka, my people), it only lived up to three-star standards in price, not in flavor or creativity.