Bangkok Through Instagram
For a city I was told to avoid, it sure is photogenic. With bustling streets, amazing temples, and colorful food, Bangkok is not…
Getting Scammed in Bangkok – Twice
There I stood being fitted for a suit jacket I did not want and had no intention of buying. I looked at myself…
3 Reasons Why I Was Skeptical About Thailand (& why I was wrong)
I constantly preach that you should make up your own mind about experiences and places you visit. So why did I let other people’s…
Instagramming California
My visit through California on the #GreatCoastRoadTrip provided me with some great pictures. Seriously, how photogenic can one state be? From the breweries…
Strolling Haight-Ashbury, San Francisco’s Original Hippie Hangout
After checking into our Priceline won hotel (JW Marriott Union Square for $90 dollars!) we headed out to try and catch the tail end…
Making the Most of Delayed Flight Compensation
Missing your connecting flight doesn’t always have to be a bad thing. If your travel plans are interrupted by weather, a late take-off,…
A Special Guest at The West Beach Inn
A Special Guest at The West Beach Inn On my recent trip to Santa Barbara I had the pleasure of spending the night at…
My Favorite California Eats
With my #GreatCoastRoadTrip came some seriously tasty California eats. From high-end restaurants in Santa Barbara to cheap street tacos everywhere, it was all good….
7 Reasons Why I Will Return to Santa Barbara
7 Reasons Why I Will Return to Santa Barbara On my recent visit to Santa Barbara I came to realize that it is a…
Los Angeles ZipCar – Zipping From Sight to Sight
With our last day of the #GreatCoastRoadTrip our itinerary was wide open. With so many world-famous sights to be seen in such little time,…
Flappers Comedy Club – Something Funny in Burbank
Flappers Comedy Club – Something Funny in Burbank Walking around downtown Burbank all we noticed was chain restaurant after chain restaurant – and they…
Exposed: A Peek Behind Burbanks Scenes
A Peek Behind Burbanks Scenes Dubbed the “media capital of the world,” Burbank is home to some of the biggest companies in entertainment. Over…
2 days in Santa Barbara – What to See, Do, Eat, & Drink
We arrived at the Coast West Beach Inn sleepy-eyed and ready for a nap. Our flight south had us up at the ungodly hour of…
California. Where my Travel Addiction Began.
California. Where my Travel Addiction Began. I am an explorer. I crave adventure. I seek the unknown. This is what is in me….
Why I Dislike Dubai (& feel bad about it)
For those of you who have been following along, you may have noticed I’ve had less than encouraging things to say about my time…
Over Dubai in 60 Seconds
Over Dubai in 60 Seconds Here is a quick 8mm style recap of my exhilarating ride over Dubai. See The World Islands, the Burj…
Dubai Eats
As I previously pointed out in my Making Sense of Dubai Mall Culture post, I knew nothing of Dubai prior to visiting. This was no…
Helidubai Review – An Exhilarating Flight Over Dubai
For a city that boasts some seriously cool (and massive) man-made structures, it sure is tough to get a good look at them. The…
Visiting The Burj Khalifa at Dusk
Visiting the Burj Khalifa at Dusk was a highlight of my time in Dubai. Read on for my tips and takeaways from this amazing…
How I Booked Flights to Kenya and Japan for under $500!!!
I was recently tipped off by Trosten Jacobi of Mighty Travels regarding an epic fare battle which was leading to abnormally cheap flights for…
Cooking with Turkish Flavours in 60 seconds
Yum. I salivate looking back at my time cooking with Turkish Flavours. The aromas, laughter, and feast made for one great day in Istanbul….
KeepGo International SIM Review – Connected #RTW
KeepGo SIM Card Review – Connected #RTW On my latest trip around the world I was very fortunate to have one helluva travel partner…
This Life in Trips is Going on a #GreatCoastRoadTrip !
Awesome news friends! I have been selected to hit the road for the inaugural ‘#GreatCoastRoadTrip‘ thanks to Coast Hotels and Zipcar. I will be…
Cooking with Turkish Flavours – A Unique Istanbul Cooking Class Experience
When people ask me what it is that makes my favourite countries stand out, the food almost always has something to do with it….
Why is the Neorion TripAdvisors #1 hotel in Istanbul?
For our last couple of days in Istanbul, we were treated to a stay at the Neorion – Istanbul’s number one hotel on TripAdvisor. With…