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…
Travel Guide: Planning Your 72 Hour Trip in Prague
written by Betty Nguyen One of the reasons why I stayed away from Prague for awhile is because I’ve seen numerous Insta photos of the famous Charles Bridge brimming to the rim of tourists and selfies. After running out of European side…
Travel Guide: Tulum, Mexico
written by Betty Nguyen Tulum has been one of our favorite beach destinations in Mexico — that’s why we offer it as a destination. It’s the perfect place to get away from touristy Cancun and enjoy cocktails, cenotes, and ruins. If…
Yamanouchi, Japan: See Snow Monkeys
written by Betty Nguyen We stayed one night in Yamanouchi (advisable over a day trip) to see the monkeys and bathe in the natural hot springs. I received many requests from my Japan Insta story about seeing the snow monkeys, so…
Travel Guide: Mexico City, Colonia Roma
written by Betty Nguyen After several Mexico City visits, we discovered our favorite neighborhood: Colonia Roma. It was originally a wealthy ‘burbs just west of the city center where the Spanish erected beautiful colonial homes. After the 1985 earthquake, the broken…
Road Trip Guide: Salvation Mountain
by Betty Nguyen My traveling partner, Carly and I planned a spontaneous road trip from Los Angeles to Salvation Mountain, located in the lower desert of Southern California in Imperial County just east of the Salton Sea and about a hour…
Travel Guide: Our Favorites in Cartagena
written by Betty Nguyen The Caribbean coastal city of Cartagena has all the makings of a perfect getaway: cobbled streets, palm-treed plazas, and colorful colonial buildings. If you’re looking to create a little bit of romance, Cartagena will do all the work…
Travel Guide: Todos Santos
by Betty Nguyen One of Mexico’s “pueblos mágicos,” or “magical towns,” Todos Santos, a bohemian getaway about 48 miles up the Pacific Coast from Cabo San Lucas, offers a nice escape from the latter’s crazy party scene. We were on our way to Magdelena…