Since moving back to Los Angeles, I’ve been seeking out easy escapes that I can access on a weekend whim or mid-week if the mood strikes. Packing up for a flight is seeming less…
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Joshua Tree has become one of my favorite escapes from Los Angeles. Just two and a half hours drive outside of the city, it truly feels like stepping into another universe where the landscapes…
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Want to live out your most magical Bali fantasies while staying in the some of the world’s top luxury villas — without the price tag? Thought so. The charming Balinese neighborhood of Canggu is…
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Throughout our stay in Scotland’s hippest city, Edinburgh, the thing that made the biggest difference in our day to day itinerary was how fantastically walkable it is. Of course, that’s assuming that you’re staying…
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For the final two nights of our stay in Edinburgh, Scotland we checked into Eden Locke, a design savvy hotel in the heart of New Town with a dreamy communal space that attracts both…
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Accommodation Europe Portugal
Staying at Fazenda Nova Country House, a Boutique Hotel in Algarve, Portugal
When most people envision Portugal’s Algarve coast, they see dramatic cliffs leading down to sandy beaches dotted with striped umbrellas and sun bathers. That’s an accurate picture to be fair, but there’s another side…
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If you’re looking for a hotel with that true Tulum flavor — aka mystical jungle vibes with some serious luxury mixed in, you’re in the right place. These spots are the best of the…
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Have you ever stayed in an A-Frame cabin overlooking the Finnish seaside? Or slept under the stars in a geodesic dome in Chile? Maybe a tranquil treehouse in Nashville is more your speed? Either…
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Accommodation Chile South America Travel
Tierra Atacama Review: Staying at One of the Atacama Desert’s Top Luxury Hotels
After spending two weeks living like a local in Buenos Aires, I was itching to get out into nature and pull a 180 from my daily schedule of coffee shops, taxi cabs and busy…
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The Four Seasons brand of course needs no introduction, but it’s especially exciting that the luxury hotel group’s Austin property has just officially completed a beautiful renovation this month to bring the city’s visitors…
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Accommodation Asia Indonesia Travel
Staying in One of the Most Beautiful Treehouse Hotels in the World
To cap off my most recent visit to Bali, Christina Galbato and I headed to an oasis in the jungle that literally blew our socks off. Bambu Indah, located just 15 minutes outside of…
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As I’ve spoken about before on the blog, staying in Airbnb homes has been one of my favorite ways to explore a new destination. Depending on the location, I often find that Airbnb has more appealing…
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Located in the Karangasem region of Eastern Bali, the Amankila is a must-stay for a visit to this tranquil coast that’s a bit off the well-beaten tourist track. With little development in the area…
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Accommodation Indonesia Travel
The Alila Ubud: A Beautiful Jungle Hotel in Bali with Epic Pool Views
From the moment we turned off the main road, onto the private drive weaving through the rice paddies and palm trees that leads to Alila Ubud, I knew we were about to enter an…
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During the process of planning my trip to Cape Town, I knew I wanted to try and find a way to go on safari but didn’t necessarily have the time or budget to fly…
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Of many recent travels, one of my favorite destinations has been exploring Quintana Roo’s chicest beach getaway, Tulum, Mexico. But while my lengthy research of the area paid off in the end, I was initially…
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There are places you travel to that have little documentation of how to get there, where to stay and other important details you need as a traveler. And then there’s Marrakech. When it comes…
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Accommodation Mexico North America Travel
How Riviera Maya’s Unico 20°87° Hotel is Completely Redefining the Term “All-Inclusive”
I want to be honest with you about something. And that something is that I’ve never been a big fan of all-inclusives — whether that be a cruise, beach resort or even the local buffet…
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During my recent trip to Manhattan for the NY Times Travel Show, I was invited to stay in the adorable and quirky Funky Loft space which is used as both an Airbnb rental and photoshoot location and…
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Accommodation Canada North America Travel
A Cozy Cabin Retreat in Banff: Buffalo Mountain Lodge Review
Buffalo Mountain Lodge, located five minutes from the center of Banff, is what winter cabin dreams are made of. Away from the tourist crowds yet conveniently situated within short driving distance to Banff’s major attractions, this…
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Since I started traveling more seriously in 2016, Airbnb has been one of my favorite ways to explore a new destination. Not only does a great Airbnb location feel more like home, but many…