Not to scare you, but I’ve never been more stressed packing for a trip than when I was packing for the Camino de Santiago. I travel a lot, so normally I can throw everything together in under an hour because I’ve got a system. But this was different. Every packing choice had to be intentional. […]

The alarm went off, and I hit snooze. I told myself, “Just 10 more minutes.” In the darkness of my hotel room in Pointe-à-Pitre, eyelids still heavy with sleep, the compromise seemed reasonable. When the alarm sounded off again, I did the mental math I always do on these trips: drive time, camera setup time, […]

Seoul had been on my radar for a while, but I’ll be honest—I barely planned this trip. As a seasoned traveler, the older I get, the less I plan. I kind of just show up and let the city reveal itself! I think it’s more fun that way, don’t you agree? What I discovered was […]

Hidden on Cornelia Street in the West Village, Palma is one of the most beautiful restaurants in New York City. It literally takes your breath away the moment you walk in! Inside, it feels like stepping into a small Italian villa filled with candlelight, flowers, and a sense of intimacy that makes it a natural […]

Edinburgh has developed a reputation as Western Europe’s most expensive short break destination. When a standard room can cost £399 per night, finding somewhere stylish that won’t blow your budget feels impossible. Enter The Hoxton, Edinburgh. To be honest, I didn’t choose this hotel because of some grand philosophy about accessible luxury. I chose it […]

Most people think you need to rent a car to see Scotland. Well, I’m here to confirm that you don’t. I spent 72 hours traveling in Edinburgh, Glasgow, and the Scottish Highlands using only public transportation. No rental car stress, no wrong-side-of-the-road panic, and I saw everything I came for. Scotland is only a 6-hour […]

In the current travel climate, everyone talks about TSA PreCheck and CLEAR like they’re the only ways to save time at the airport. But if you’re flying out of JFK Terminal 1, there’s a faster, quieter, and way more premium option that almost no one knows exists. It’s called VIP ONE, and it’s secretly included […]

I always wondered which airline would pop my business class cherry, and the honor goes to Delta One for my inaugural premium flight! The best part? I only paid a couple of hundred bucks in taxes and fees for this $8,000 seat. And so can you if you really want to! If you want a […]

London is only about a six-hour flight from the East Coast, which makes a solo trip to London from NYC an easy weekend escape. It also feels like the New York City of the UK, so exploring on my own never gives me culture shock. I can’t bring myself to do staycations in NYC, so […]

If you’ve ever searched for the best luxury hotels in London, chances are you’ve come across the Great Scotland Yard Hotel, part of Hyatt’s Unbound Collection. Known for its historic setting and boutique luxury vibe, it’s one of the city’s most coveted stays. However, does the Great Scotland Yard Hotel actually feel like a $1,000-a-night […]