One of my cardinal rules when I travel: avoid checking in luggage. Part of this stemmed from the fact that I used to fly every week for work and simply did not have the time to wait around for a…
Since it is rainy and or cold in many parts of the world (I’ve been to both Singapore and NYC in the last week and good weather didn’t follow me anywhere!) I wanted to reminisce about a warmer place and…
Paradise for many people is a beautiful beach surrounded by blue waters under a bright, clear sky. Paradise could definitely be White beach in Boracay, Philippines. This may be my favorite beach in the world. Seriously. Raya Island is on…
Are you flying some where soon? I fly a lot (I used to be a consultant and flew out Monday to Friday) and am flying out next week for some fun in Boracay (yay!) Whether I fly for 1 hours or 22…
What does paradise look like? For my husband, paradise is a pristine beach surrounded by serene, richly hued, blue water. It is no wonder he loves going to Phuket. We stayed at Serenity Phuket twice and were actually introduced to the…
Why is it that vacations fly by while the rest of our time inches along? I can’t believe I was in Tulum a few weeks ago. The Playa del Carmen strip of beaches is hands down one of my favorite…
There are many things I would rather do than sit on a long haul flight. Take a leisurely walk with my husband in the park. Window shop and contemplate a splurge on a luxurious purse. Go for a lazy dip…
Sweet. Salty. Sour. Spicy. I love Thai food and it is one of the few cuisines I don’t tire of easily. It is so tasty and interesting because of the complexity of these mixed flavors, without being overwhelming. I first…
One of my husband’s favorite vacation spots is Phuket. Beautiful bright blue skies, stunning rock formations used in classic movies, and sunsets the perfect shades of pink– I suppose I can see why he loves it there! When we first…
What kind of tourist are you? Are you someone that loves to see all the famous sites of a city? Or do you like to go off the beaten path and mingle with the locals? I’m probably a mix of…