I’m often asked how I afford to take so many international trips. Pull up a chair. Pour a cup of coffee. Let’s talk. My dad spent his career working in the travel industry. His company made booking software for the …
Where to stay & feel spoiled in Ubud, Bali
There are plenty of lodging options to choose from when you’re visiting Ubud. Because of the exchange rate, most travelers can afford nice accommodations for a modest price. Champagne on a beer budget IS possible here, so drink up. Hotel …
What to do in Ubud, Bali
Ubud is the spiritual center of Bali. Lush, exotic and filled with culture, it’s a city bustling with energy and things to do. We spent 3 full days and 5 nights here. Our itinerary worked out perfectly, so if you …
The best travel leggings ever
These leggings are great for traveling, going to the gym, dressing up for a night out, binging Netflix or whatever you want to do in them. They’re easily the best leggings I’ve ever owned. And they are half the price of Lululemon. …
All about dreamy Gili Air island
When it comes to traveling abroad, I’m a researcher and planner. But even after spending months reading everything I could about Gili Air, I was still confused. Now that I’ve been there, I can tell you all about this remote …
How to get to the Gili islands (Gili Air, Gili Meno, Gili T)
The Gili’s are three small idyllic islands off the coast of Bali, Indonesia. They are Gili Air, Gili Meno and Gili T. These three islands have no paved roads or airports. This makes them beach paradises for vacationers, but getting …
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What to do in Singapore
Singapore. “A city in a garden,” as they say there. Imagine a place where you feel like you’ve been transported about 20 years into the future–in the best way possible. With humidity levels that instantly make your skin look 10 …
Secrets of the Upper East Side
The Upper East Side gets a rep for being stuffy, but I beg to differ. This is the neighborhood of old money, a new Subway stop, Gossip Girl and likely the biggest closets in Manhattan. It’s also home to a few …
So, it’s your first time in Paris?
Merci means “thank you” and it should be used bountifully because manners are fashionable and you’re in Paris, my dear. After spending five weeks in the city of light, I’ve written this and other tips for those who are traveling …
Two days in Akureyri, North Iceland
Akureyri is known as the capital of North Iceland. With a population of less than 20,000 it’s small enough to be charming, big enough to have a respectable food and nightlife scene and pristine enough to be drop-dead beautiful. With …
Meg Straight Up 