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 …
What to know before you go to the Blue Lagoon
My love affair with Iceland began the minute I saw a photo of the Blue Lagoon. I knew I had to go there one day. Less than a year later, my friend found an airfare sale to Iceland and asked …
Get out of this world in eerie Myvatn, Iceland
I’m on Mars! I’m on the moon! I’m in FernGully! I’m in Game of Thrones! One of those is true. But first, I’ll tell you where I am. I’m in Myvatn, in the northern region of Iceland. It’s the most …
Rooftop bars in New York City
If you’re anything like me, you love a good rooftop bar. Especially in a city like New York. I visit New York City frequently because I’m lucky enough to have a good friend who lives there. Plus, the flight is …
The most Instagrammable restaurant in Paris: Les Ombres
My first blog post is about a restaurant in Paris, because the question I get asked most often is, “Where was that photo taken?” It’s this photo: My first blog post is about a restaurant in Paris, because the question I …
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