Oh, Puglia! How we love Puglia! After our first visit to Puglia, we decided to do a revisit. We invited our ambassador, Connie, to join us on the trip and introduced her to the wonderful Southern tip of the boot….
Should You Use a Travel Agent to Plan Your Vacation?
written by Betty Nguyen Finally, the borders are opening and for many, it’s the first time planning a vacation since the pandemic hit in March 2020. But where to start? Where to go for Americans? Anxiety is now the main…
8 Most Instagrammable Spots in Tulum
written by Betty Nguyen Tulum, Mexico is our favorite beach destination in México. Period. The rustic beach accommodations, vegan cuisine, Mayan history, the turquoise cenote waters or the jungle vibes make Tulum so magical. There are plenty of Instagram photo…
Weekend Guide to Santa Barbara
written by Betty Nguyen If you’re visiting LA and planning a side road trip. Maybe I’ll go to Palm Springs or Joshua Tree, you contemplate, trendily. But what about Santa Barbara? It’s no longer the sleepy middle child, it has become…
Weekend Guide to Puebla, Mexico
by Betty Nguyen Only two-hours southeast of Mexico City is the colonial city of Puebla, mostly recognized for its colorful history – the city’s historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site – plenty of gorgeous churches, the best mole poblano, and Talavera,…
Discover Matera, Italy in 24 Hours
written by Betty Nguyen To be honest, we did not know what to expect when we arrived in Matera, Italy. We’ve seen some photos and heard about the latest James Bond movie being filmed there. As the European capital of culture of 2019, we…
Is Morocco Safe for Female Travelers?
by Betty Nguyen To be honest, I’ve heard several disturbing stories about traveling to Morocco as females. From being disrespected (the men allegedly would grab you at the markets) to having sexist experiences at the airport (a friend described an incident where…
Visiting Morocco During Ramadan
by Betty Nguyen Coincidentally our trip to Morocco also occurred during Ramadan week. Ramadan does present a few challenges to visitors but it doesn’t mean all is lost. Here are some of the most common questions people have about our Ramadan trip. What is…
Abigail’s Insights: Why Travel
by Abigail Tocci A question I often get asked when people find out I have a travel and style blog is “why Travel?”. With a mother that grew up all over the world and a father who runs a travel company,…
10 Ways to Not Killing Earth When You Travel
Happy Earth Day! In honor of Mother Earth’s recognition day, I’m going to show her some love by sharing tips on how to be a more responsible traveler. Being a responsible traveler is easier said than done. Everyone is yelling…
Travel Guide: Oslo, Norway
written by Betty Nguyen Oslo is the perfect 48 hour Scandinavian stopover for me: super clean and safe, good cafes, plenty of interesting museums and architecture, and easy access to efficient public transportation. It’s also a very green city, named European Green Capital…
Superblooming in California: Top 3 SoCal Spots
Written by Betty Nguyen After the wettest winter L.A. has seen in years, Southern California’s landscapes have transformed into beautiful floral utopias. The rain allowed dormant seeds to bloom after years of surviving the harsh drought. As a result, flowers and other indigenous…