To keep things interesting on my recent trip to San Francisco, I indulged in luxury hotels in its many forms, moving from an upscale powerhouse of art, design, and tech at Hotel Zetta to classic luxury at The Ritz-Carlton. An iconic Nob Hill landmark, The...
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75 Favorite Travel Tips
With every new trip, I learn something new about traveling. Not even a decade worth of constant traveling can prepare you 100% and frankly, that uncertainty and opportunity to discover new things about the world and yourself is one of the best things about travel. My...
[Hotel Review] Hotel Zetta, A Luxury Boutique Hotel in San Francisco
Trendy. Playful. Edgy. Luxury. Artsy. Tech. Chic. Modern. That pretty much sums up one of the Viceroy Group's latest luxury boutique hotels -- Hotel Zetta in San Francisco. Nestled in the heart of SoMa, Hotel Zetta opened its doors to the public in February 2013 and...
#SeeTheWorld Twitter Chat Update
A few days ago, I announced that there were only 3 more #SeeTheWorld chats left as I'm not able to commit to it every week anymore. Since then, I have received more than 20 messages and emails from all you fabulous supporters expressing how much you love the chat and...
15 Foods to Try in… THAILAND
One question I often get asked from my travels is what are the best foods to try in...? While I'm happy to tell you about all the yummy dishes I consumed and all the interesting tidbits I learned, the best way to get up close and personal with a country's food is...
[Photo Essay] Best Foodie Moments of 2013
Oh, the sweet and savory memories... As 2013 comes to a close, here's a photo essay of my best foodie moments of 2013 from around the world: Michelin-starred restaurants. iconic bakeries. cultural experiences. caffeine delights. innovative cuisines. sexy cocktails....
Travel Tip #20: Make sure you know the voltage of your destination.
Alas, voltage is not universal. For example, the voltage in many parts of the world is 220-240, while it's 110-120 in North America. If you'll be plugging in any devices or gadgets (laptops, phones, iPads, hair dryers, cameras, etc.) it'll pay to know what the voltage...
Top Travel Blogs :: #SeeTheWorld Creation Curation : Part III
TOP TRAVEL BLOGS -- Hundreds, if not thousands of new globetrotters, culture vultures, style mavens, photography enthusiasts, and food fanatics attempt to create their imprint on the blogosphere (and beyond) daily. Completely subjective, some are bad, some are good,...
15 Foods to Try in… AUSTRALIA
Let's start the last month of 2013 with a new series... One question I often get asked from my travels is what are the best foods to try in...? While I'm happy to tell you about all the yummy dishes I consumed and all the interesting tidbits I learned, the best way to...
[Hotel Review] Trump International Hotel & Tower, A Luxury Hotel in Toronto
In hopes of a much-needed vacation, I headed over to Toronto for a few days and stayed at the Trump International Hotel & Tower. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that my stay coincided with the annual Nuit Blanche -- an all-night arts festival. I was looking...
Sunday Snapshot: Venice, Italy
Floating through the Venetian canals on a romantic gondola ride in Venice, Italy.
[Infographic] Tips on How to Walk in the Snow
In honor of NYC's first snowfall today, I found a nifty little helpful infographic on how to walk in the snow, so for those new to the snow...