La Loba at 1 Hotel Seattle
La Loba is a Spanish-inspired restaurant in downtown Seattle known for wood-fired dishes, seafood, and shareable plates that blend traditional Spanish flavors with Pacific Northwest ingredients
La Loba is a Spanish-inspired restaurant in downtown Seattle known for wood-fired dishes, seafood, and shareable plates that blend traditional Spanish flavors with Pacific Northwest ingredients
Red Fish Blue Fish is a popular waterfront seafood shack set in a converted shipping container, known for sustainable fish and chips, tacos, and casual dockside dining on Victoria’s Inner Harbour
70 and Sunny Coffee Co. is a walk-up coffee shop at Pier 70 on Seattle’s waterfront, serving drinks and breakfast light bites with outdoor seating nearby
Perched above downtown Seattle, Fog Room offers crafted cocktails, curated small plates, and sweeping views of the city skyline and Puget Sound
Cinder + Salt is a contemporary Pacific Northwest restaurant focusing on seafood and Seattle favorites in a warm and modern dining atmosphere
Beecher’s Handmade Cheese is a Pike Place Market favorite – known for small batch, made on site cheeses alongside cheese focused menu items
The Butcher’s Daughter in West Hollywood is a plant-forward restaurant and juice bar on Melrose Ave, serving an all-day vegetarian menu
Queen’s Raw Bar & Grill in Eagle Rock is a Charleston-inspired seafood restaurant serving Low Country classics and craft cocktails
Pazzo Gelato is a Silver Lake gelato shop serving small-batch, farmers’ market-driven flavors in dairy and non-dairy options — plus great coffee
A group dinner at Citrin for DineLA Restaurant Week was a great backdrop for conversation and delicious bites in Santa Monica
My dinner at Smyth was an incredible experience of relaxed culinary refinement through cuisine and service in Chicago, Illinois
Sushi by Scratch Restaurants in Cedar Creek outside of Austin is everything I love about omakase: decadence, deliciousness - and fun
Kato in Los Angeles' Arts District offers a Michelin-starred Taiwanese-inspired tasting menu, blending Asian-American flavors in a sleek, minimalist space
Dinner at SingleThread Restaurant was an experience in decadent perfection - from service to presentation to taste - in Healdsburg, California
At Denver’s Michelin-starred The Wolf’s Tailor, Japanese and Italian traditions are fused together using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients
Alinea, a renowned culinary destination in Chicago, Illinois, offers a multi-sensory dining experience that challenges traditional food presentation with its innovative dishes.
Dinner at Pasta Bar Los Angeles by Scratch Restaurants was a creative, curious and - above all else - delicious affair in Encino, California
Lunch at 45 Grill & Health offered me life giving views of Lake Geneva while enjoying mouth watering cuisine and wine of the region
Dinner at Jont in Washington DC firmly placed the cuisine of the restaurant as one of my favorite dining experiences in the United States
Towering over the Manhattan skyline, the Centurion New York showcases a menu of contemporary cuisine, expertly led by Chef Daniel Boulud
Holbox is a Michelin starred seafood counter serving vibrant Yucatán-style dishes in a relaxed food hall setting
Dinner at HA’ restaurant was the perfect way to celebrate my birthday at Hotel Xcaret México in Tulum, Mexico
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Dinner at 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea at Lost Spirits Distillery was deliciously, batshit wild - and perfectly fitting for Las Vegas
Lunch at The Restaurant at Auberge du Soleil was an incredible introduction to a wonderful weekend in wine country of Northern California.
Before it burned down, The Restaurant at Meadowood Napa Valley gave me an absolutely incredible, stunning night of service and food
Having my birthday dinner at La Paix, a Michelin starred restaurant in Tokyo, Japan, was a bespoke experience in French and Japanese cuisine
Monsieur Dior by Dominique Crenn in Beverly Hills offers refined French cuisine in a luxurious setting on the top floor of Christian Dior
Hestia in Austin, Texas, is a sophisticated restaurant that centers its menu around live-fire hearth cooking of high-quality ingredients in a sleek, modern setting.
Light bites and drinks at Whiskey & Seaweed, crafted by the kitchen of Core by Clare Smyth, served a delicious procession of pretty plates - in London, England
Dinner at Orsa & Winston is a delicious journey into the culinary mind of Chef Josef Centeno, pairing Italian and Japanese inspiration in DTLA
Dinner at Sushi by Scratch Restaurants - Los Angeles proved to be - yet again - one of the best, unique and delicious omakase sushi experiences in Encino, California
Mizumi restaurant, in Wynn Las Vegas offers a decadent Japanese menu within a refined and beautiful environment in Las Vegas, Nevada
Dinner at The French Laundry. Table for one. Culinary Excellence.
The Michelin starred Expendio de Maíz offers a casual, communal dining experience centered on bespoke Mexican cuisine without a fixed menu
Dinner at The Duchess restaurant at the W Hotel Amsterdam was a delicious, Michelin star delight - in Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Overlooking Central Park, Per Se in New York offers a luxurious culinary experience with artfully presented dishes that blend French technique with seasonal ingredients.
Bar Crenn offers refined French inspired cuisine and exceptional cocktails in an intimate, artfully designed setting in in San Francisco, California
Beckon in Denver, Colorado, is an intimate, chef-driven restaurant offering a seasonal tasting menu that highlights meticulously crafted dishes.
Dinner at Providence was my first foray into the world of Michelin starred restaurants, in Los Angeles, California
Dinner at Citrin x Mélisse was a delicious experience of gastronomic pleasure, in Santa Monica, California
Dinner after listening to jazz at Montreux Jazz Café was the quintessential Montreux experience, in Montreux, Switzerland
n/naka presents an exquisite kaiseki dining experience, where Chef Niki Nakayama masterfully blends traditional Japanese techniques with modern influences in a meticulously curated tasting menu
Noma. Table of four. Casual perfection, defined.
RoozenGaarde is a seasonal flower farm in Washington’s Skagit Valley known for vibrant tulip displays and involvement in the annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
The Butchart Gardens is a 55-acre garden featuring seasonal floral landscapes and immersive walking paths set on Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Chicago is America's great middle city — where world-class food, iconic architecture, and a cultural scene that never stops make it one of the most rewarding urban trips in the country
Montreal is one of Canada's most distinct cities - French-Canadian culture, legendary poutine, and a craft beer scene that rivals anywhere on the continent.
Portugal is a coastal gem in southwestern Europe. From the vibrant capital of Lisbon and the sunny Algarve coast, Portugal combines natural beauty with a warm, delicious food culture.
New Orleans is America's most soulful city — where jazz fills every street, Creole cuisine rewrites the rules, and Mardi Gras turns the whole city into the world's greatest party
The Maldives and Dubai make the most extraordinary pairing - overwater villas on the Indian Ocean followed by desert safaris and the Burj Khalifa.
Napa and Sonoma deliver world-class wine, farm-to-table dining, and vineyard landscapes that make Northern California's wine country exceptional
Anchorage is Alaska's most accessible gateway — where glaciers, wildlife, and America's Great North are closer than you think
Paris is the city that invented the art of living well — where world-class museums, legendary bistros, and a sense of style that permeates every arrondissement make it the most visited city on earth for good reason
Santorini is Greece's most iconic island — where clifftop dinners, sunset boat tours, and the whitewashed beauty of Oia make every moment feel cinematic
Wyoming, America’s least populated state, is a land of wide-open beauty, home to Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, craft spirits, and endless outdoor adventure.
London is endlessly rewarding - with great museums, a delicious dining scene, and a city that revealed something new everywhere I wandered
Colorado delivers world-class skiing, Michelin-starred Denver dining, hot springs, and a craft brewery scene that stretches across the Rockies
From Sayulita's yoga retreats to Punta Mita's luxury and Puerto Vallarta's colonial charm, Mexico's Pacific coast is worth every detour
From the blue streets of Chefchaouen and the ancient medinas of Fes to the silence of the Sahara at sunrise - Morocco exceeded everything I expected
Toronto is Ontario, Canada's most cosmopolitan city — with world-class museums and a cultural depth that rewards every neighborhood you wander into.
Washington DC, Maryland, and Delaware deliver the National Mall's cherry blossoms, Chesapeake Bay seafood, Baltimore's craft cocktail bars, and Dogfish Head in Delaware
Mammoth Lakes delivers world-class snowboarding, craft breweries, and a mountain town energy that brings me back every single season
Reno and Lake Tahoe deliver world-class skiing, an unexpected dining scene, and the crystalline shores of North America's largest alpine lake.
British Columbia is one of Canada's most rewarding provinces — fresh seafood, alpine luxury, and a wild Pacific coastline that rewards every mile you travel along it
Alberta is one of Canada's most dramatically beautiful provinces - glacial lakes, the Canadian Rockies, prehistoric badlands, and a mountain dining scene worth the drive
San Francisco is a coastal city of shifting light and steep streets — where fog moves through neighborhoods like a living rhythm and every block feels shaped by water, wind, and history.
From Cancún's shores to Tulum's jungle edge and the ruins of Chichén Itzá, the Yucatán Peninsula delivers more than one trip can hold
Japan's three great cities each tell a different story — Tokyo's electric energy, Kyoto's ancient stillness, and Osaka's unapologetic love of food make this the most rewarding multi-city trip in Asia
Amsterdam is Europe's most livable city — a place where world-class museums, candlelit canal dinners, and a thriving food scene make every visit feel effortless. With Rotterdam a easy day trip away, the Netherlands delivers more than you expect
Brussels is Belgium's most cosmopolitan base — where the world's best beer culture and architecture make it endlessly worth lingering. With Bruges and Ghent each close enough, one trip covers the full breadth of what Belgium does best.
Whale watching off Maui, fresh poke on Kauai, and early morning paddleboarding - salt air, slow mornings, and the Aloha life in full
Istanbul is one of the world's great sensory cities - where Byzantine cathedrals, Ottoman mosques, and a food scene built on centuries of spice trading make every corner feel like a discovery
French Polynesia was incredible - overwater bungalows, crystalline lagoons, and swimming in the South Pacific
San Diego delivers craft breweries, coastal dining, kayaking the La Jolla caves, and a neighborhood energy that stretches from the Gaslamp Quarter to Coronado and beyond
Costa Rica delivers rainforest adventures, volcano views, Pacific coast seafood, and a pura vida pace that makes every day feel like a full life lived well
1 Hotel Seattle is a luxury, nature-inspired hotel in downtown Seattle featuring sustainable design in a serene, eco-conscious setting
The Charter Hotel Seattle, Curio Collection by Hilton is a boutique downtown hotel near Pike Place Market, offering a relaxing stay in the heart of Seattle
The South Bay delivers coastal dining, craft breweries, and a laid-back energy from Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach to the cliffs of Palos Verdes
The DTLA Brews & Bike Crawl by Just Ride LA was a great way to enjoy great beers and make friends along the way - in Downtown Los Angeles
Visiting a nomadic Berber family gave me a clear look at their way of life and challenges, and it left me reflecting on what truly matters and how simplicity helps anchor us in the present moment
Visiting Rissani Market and Maco Fossiles Kasbah revealed how daily life, trade traditions, and ancient geological history intersect in this region of Morocco
ATV Off Roading at Vista Los Sueños Adventure Park gave me an adventure filled experience: a guided ATV tours through the scenic trails and coastal landscapes of Los Sueños Adventure Park
The "Historical Walking Tour with Chocolate and Waffle Tastings" Tour I booked as an introduction to Brussels, Belgium was a wonderful way to see the best of the city - in under 3 hours.
Spending a week in Sicily during the "Sensational Sicily - Yoga, Culture + Self Discovery in Italy" retreat with Kimberly Larkin and James Bene was an extraordinary experience in balancing rest, yoga and adventure
Royal Sunset Dinner Cruise with Alii Nui Charters was the perfect experience for a night out on the water in Maui, Hawaii
A busy day exploring Fes - from palaces to the tannery in Fes El Bali - gave me a deeper insight into the city’s culture and history.
The AlgarExperience tour of the dolphins & sea caves and arches off the Algrave Coast was a lovely experience off the coast of Albufeira, Portugal
During our private walking tour, Fatima Habte revealed Chefchaouen as a living tapestry of history, culture, and community
Guiding my tour group through the streets of Palermo, Domenico was a skillful guide in showcasing the best of what Sicily's capital city had to offer
Touring Sazerac House taught me the history of the Sazerac cocktail while experiencing interactive exhibits in New Orleans, Louisiana
Booking a private walking tour of the Old Town of Kotor, Montenegro was the perfect way to learn about the region before settling into a week long yoga retreat in Buljarica
This Blue Fox Travel led bike tour adventure blended a guided train ride and market visit with a scenic cycling experience through Versailles
With Soufiane guiding us through the medina, historic sites, and local shops with his knowledgeable and attentive style, Marrakesh quickly became one of my favorite cities in Morocco
Kayaking Lake Mohave at Willow Beach was a peaceful way to discover a new, expansive landscape - just outside of Las Vegas - in White Hills, Arizona
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway was a lovely adventure on the world’s largest rotating tram car, into the San Jacinto Mountains outside of Palm Springs, CA
An afternoon exploring and photographing the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area was the perfect way to experience beauty off the Las Vegas Strip
When in Lisbon, one of the easiest and most fun day trips you can take is an easy 40 min train ride to Sintra, Portugal
Culver City, Mar Vista, and Palms deliver some of the most interesting chef-driven dining and creative energy on the Los Angeles Westside
Venice Beach and Santa Monica showcase Abbot Kinney, coastal vibes, and a creative energy that makes the Westside of LA unlike anywhere else
This evening walking tour of the Gion District in Kyoto, Japan was definitely a unique experience in managing tour expectations
Taking the "Berlin: 1-Hour City Tour by Boat" by Get Your Guide was the perfect introduction to the sights of Berlin, Germany while cruising the Spree River
The best way to wear a Louis Vuitton scarf? Wrapped around your shoulders as you ride over sand dunes in the Sahara desert.
Seeing the famous Dotonbori Glico Sign and walking around the Dotonbori District was like Time Square in New York City - times three
Booking the Rotterdam, Delft, The Hague and Madurodam Tour by Tours and Tickets was a delightful way to see a different view of The Netherlands
"The West Highlands, Lochs & Castles" tour was the perfect way to comfortably see the nooks, crannies and backroads of Scotland in a day
Booking my day tour of Hakone, Owakudani & Mt. Fuji was a wonderful introduction and immersion to the landscape, culture and regional food of Japan
Silver Lake, Echo Park, and Los Feliz are LA at its most creative — natural wine bars, chef-driven dining, and a neighborhood soul all their own
Tucked into the hills and canyons of Northeast Los Angeles, Highland Park, Eagle Rock, and Glassell Park form a trio of neighborhoods where LA’s creative energy feels lived-in rather than curated
From the Sunset Strip to the quiet estates of Bel Air, this is Los Angeles at its most luxurious and most storied
Ken's Tours of Lower Antelope Canyon offers an unforgettable experience, immersing visitors in the stunning beauty of the canyon's swirling sandstone walls
Our walking tour of Agrigento with our tour guide, Luigi, showcased a cornucopia of ancient cathedrals and a vintage theater while sidestepping raindrops
The Northern Lights Tour Yellowknife by Yellowknife Vacations delivers expertly guided aurora viewing with local insight
The Tupuna Safari 4x4 Tour in Bora Bora offers a scenic off-road adventure led by a local guides, combining panoramic views with cultural and historical insights
Alaska’s Finest Tours & Adventures provides guided Anchorage adventures that combine iconic sightseeing with local flavors and expert interpretation
A 60 minute cruise around the canals with Netto-Bådene Boat Tours in Nyhavn was a great way to spend time learning about the history of Copenhagen, Denmark
Experiencing the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve with Arabian Adventures was a buffet of adventure in the Dubai desert
The Sail & Snorkel Tour with De Palm Tours was an absolutely perfect mid morning adventure in Aruba
Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley deliver some of the best dining in greater Los Angeles — world-class Asian cuisine, historic architecture, and a cultural depth that rewards every visit
Burbank, Glendale, and La Cañada Flintridge deliver diverse cuisine, studio town dining, and a foothill character unlike anywhere else in Los Angeles
River tubing on Clear Creek with Adventure West in Golden, Colorado, was an exhilarating ride filled with exciting rapids and beautiful vistas
Hollywood, Los Feliz, and Griffith Park deliver iconic theaters, canyon hikes, observatory views, and a dining scene that goes well beyond the tourist trail
Leimert Park, Crenshaw, View Park, and Windsor Hills deliver jazz venues, art galleries, Southern-inflected dining, and the most culturally significant corridor in Los Angeles
Wheels Fun Rentals at Washington Park equipped me to cruise the Cherry Creek Trail route through parks, neighborhoods, and public art around Denver
With a six hour stopover in London, Windsor Castle was a nice way to spend a little time in England, before my next flight
The No Diet Club walking food tour in Montmartre serves up French favorites and local hidden gems while guiding you through the neighborhood’s historic streets
Booking a planned tour of Istanbul through Airbnb allowed me to explore the Asia side of Istanbul in a challenging yet rewarding way
If you find yourself in Bruges, Belgium, I highly suggest that you find yourself on a lovely tour of the canals, via boat.
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