Komodo National Park is a series of volcanic islands located in Indonesia’s archipelago and is home to some of the most diverse wildlife on earth. It’s famous for the Komodo dragons (actually large lizards) which live on 3 islands, Rinca, Komodo, and Padar. Just the name Komodo dragons brings ...
We were lucky enough to score opening weekend tickets to the Museum of Ice Cream in San Francisco as a perk of our Platinum American Express Card (thanks Amex! ❤️❤️) Getting these tickets was harder than getting in to college! In fact, the concierge at the St. Regis San Fran where we were ...
So most people know that Hawaii is a collection of islands formed by volcanic activity. There are the Hawaiian Islands, the largest of which is actually Hawaii, but mostly just referred to as “the big island.” Catchy. Each island is amazing and known for something special. Oahu ...
London is a wonderful city with many many things to do. I lived there for months and didn’t see everything it had to offer. However, if you need a break from the hustle and bustle of the city, here are 5 great day trips that you shouldn’t miss. 1. Stonehenge– Stonehenge is a ...
Dublin, Ireland is a city of mystique, its perpetually cool and shrouded in mist. It’s easy to imagine the fairies of Gaelic lore peeking around the edges of castles. It’s also a town of booze and local music. Honey, I’m home! We flew in to the airport on a budget airline ...
One night in LA and the world’s your oyster… ok so the song is about Bangkok but whatever. If you only have one day to check out LA then here are the 5 things you need to do: (besides plan for traffic! Always plan for traffic!) 1. Have brunch in Melrose. There are tons of ...
I have a close friend who lives outside of Los Angeles, and try to visit often. We decided one summer to take a trip up the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH for the locals) and hit the hot spots down to San Diego. Our first stop was Long Beach, California – home to aquariums, boardwalks, ...
I am a self-proclaimed sugar addict but the only steps I’m into is how many to the bakery door. I like to say that I am on the Future Diabetes Tour of America with this blog. Miami is a town of excess, and the donuts here are no exception. There is a silent war being fought by each shop ...
Going to Fashion Week in New York had always been on my bucket list. I love fashion and thing that couture can be a work of art. If you are interested in fashion, you HAVE to go to Fashion Week at least once. The biggest lesson I learned was… I totally need to go again. Here’s ...
London is more than Big Ben, Buckingham Palace (both still very pretty) and big red buses. London is full of culture, and there is something for everyone. The tube (subway for the Yanks) is probably the most convenient public transit system I have seen, and it relatively clean and safe as ...