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…

London is one of my favorite cities in the world — in fact, I actually lived there for a summer of studies back in 2007 which I sometimes forget because it seems like an…

This post was sponsored by Athleta, but as always, all my opinions are my own and I would never promote anything I don’t freaking love.  When Athleta first approached me to work on this…

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…

In this day and age, it’s hard to imagine crisscrossing the globe without the assistance of technology and the many mobile apps that provide efficiency in everything from navigation to communication. In fact, there…

I’m so excited to be sharing this playlist that I’ve been putting together since my trip to South Africa. These songs became my life soundtrack over the course of the 10 days that I…

I’ll be honest and admit that I was a little apprehensive visiting Japan for the first time. For starters, this was going to be my very first time flying solo across the world to…

If you’re from the United States and contemplating an easy weekend getaway, then Virginia Beach needs to be on your radar. With a wide variety of activities on offer, from beach days, brunch hopping…

When it comes to exploring destinations close to home, I could admittedly be much better about expanding my horizons. It’s all too easy to fall into the trap of feeling that “getting away” only…

If there’s one thing that stands out about Cape Town against all of the other cities I’ve visited, it’s the epic views. It seems that no matter which way you look in this South…

Whether I’m traveling by plane, automobile or on foot, podcasts are my favorite way to not only pass the time but also feel like I’m learning something in the process. Whether it be tips…

Aloha! I’m honored to be sharing my insight here on Michelle’s blog about traveling (and living) more consciously and sustainably. I am Elana – a photographer, educator and the writer behind elanaloo.com where I share my travel adventures,…

Visiting the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is a must during any trip to Abu Dhabi or other nearby locations in the UAE. It’s one of the largest mosques in the world — and in…

Stopovers are hands down one of my favorite ways to maximize an airline ticket. Not only does a stopover break up the trip to cut down on exhaustion, but it also allows you to…

Over the last two plus years of straight travel, packing, unpacking, and seemingly continuing the cycle for eternity, you could say I’ve developed a go-to list of items that I simply don’t travel without.…

After spending one blissful week in the ultra chic beach town of Tulum, I completely understand now why tourism is booming here (and is only on the rise). Sure Tulum is beautiful, but so are many…

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…

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…

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…

It seems like every time I go browsing on the internet these days (and let’s be honest, that’s like every day…multiple times a day), the term “digital nomad” is everywhere. What was once a moniker…

If you’re a foodie at heart, then I can guarantee one thing: you’ll LOVE visiting Tulum. This place is a paradise for food lovers, and even after a full week of eating my way…