The Philippines is an insanely beautiful chain of islands that we merely touched during our 10 day stay. We could island hop for hours, exploring hidden beaches and lagoons, uninhabited islands, and sandbars that come to life only during low tide. It feels like a bucket list destination that contains some of the most magical […]

2019 was an incredible, whirlwind year! I truly embodied a Major Traveler. I stepped foot on to two new continents and 7 new countries. I met many new people, saw World Wonders and World Heritage sites, experienced the magic of Africa and immersed myself in foreign cultures. Most importantly, I had the honor of being […]

I am very serious when it comes to being healthy while traveling. I’m mostly talking about plane travel here, not necessarily visiting the hotel gym (because that’s never fun). Staying healthy while traveling encompasses a lot of moving parts. Not only do you need to maintain your health, but you also need to be conscious […]

Neighboring Thailand is a country called Laos and the tiny city of Luang Prabang that I just about fell in love with. Luang Prabang is located in northern Laos and at the intersection of the Khan and Mekong Rivers. The city has an old world charm and a calm that is rarely found in Asia […]

After a quick stop in Bangkok, we headed north to a smaller city in Thailand called Chiang Mai. Chiang Mai is full of authentic Thai culture with cooking classes, massages, temples, nightlife and more. Once we got out of big city Bangkok, we were able to really experience Thailand. The pace automatically slows as you […]

Bangkok is a busy, busy city! It is a massive gateway into the wonders of Asia with its multitude of international flight connections. It will likely be your first stop in Southeast Asia before heading elsewhere. Just because it is a big city doesn’t mean it is lacking in charm and culture. Bangkok is an […]

At the end of our two weeks in Southeast Asia, I finally made it to island time! Song Saa was my first private island experience and it was LOVELY. Song Saa private island is located off the coast of Cambodia. From Siem Reap, we flew to Sianhoukville, located on the southern coast of Cambodia. This […]

A hotel can make or break your travel experience. I often consider hotels a destination in themselves. There are a few moments in this traveling gig when I come across hotels that impact me. Jaya House River Park in Siem Reap, Cambodia is one of them. Jaya House Siem Reap is a boutique hotel in […]

Chiang Mai is a city located in Northern Thailand, about one hour flying from Bangkok. It means “new city” and is situated between the mountains with the Ping River flowing through it. Chiang Mai is filled with unique temples, some marked with gold, others painted all white. The city is filled with delicious street food […]

A quiet escape from the busyness of Bangkok, you will find the Siam Bangkok. Located north of the Grand Palace, Wat Arun and Bangkok’s main sites, this hotel is truly a retreat. Bangkok is a very busy city. I go back and forth about my feelings towards it. However, coming home to The Siam at […]