I love traveling to Mexico. It's close. The food is amazing. Prices are cheap. And there is so much to experience when it comes to culture, sightseeing and the outdoors. But what I realized earlier this year is that I've really only explored the country's Yucatan and Quintana Roo states. My adventures have taken me all over Tulum, Merida, Cancun and Playa del Carmen, but not to Baja, Sayulita or Puerto Vallarta. I'd been itching to see more of the Pacific, so when the Hard Rock Los Cabos Resort invited me to stay at their brand-new property, I jumped at the chance. I knew Cabo San Lucas was synonymous with all-inclusive resorts, and I wanted to see what all the fuss was a...

One of my goals for 2020 is more domestic travel. I get so caught up in the romanticism of international travel that I forget about all the places I've yet to explore here in the United States. And because I've really only explored California, Nevada, Hawaii and New York, my domestic bucket list is still pretty long - Horseshoe Bend in Arizona, Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah; Death Valley and Alabama Hills in California, Austin, New Orleans, Key West, Miami ... the list goes on! So when Visit Florida asked me to do a road trip along their state's Emerald Coast, I jumped at the opportunity! I'd visited Panama City Beach for the first time last year, and I was dying to go back a...

There's something incredibly special about Thailand's northern region. It's a place of ridiculous beauty - both natural and cultural. A place that's home to the sweetest locals that always make me feel so welcome when I visit. A place that is loved equally by both backpackers and luxury travelers. And a place where it's perfectly okay to chill 24/7 because everyone else is doing the same thing (all that good Chiang Mai energy!). But what amazes me most about this place is the diversity of experiences that can fill a weeklong visit. In just a mere week, I can pack an itinerary with temple hopping, night markets, cooking classes, luxury spas, tea plantations, waterfalls and...

Konichiwa! I'm just back from a whirlwind trip to Japan - literally, I felt like I blinked and it was over. I flew in and out of Osaka, but spent most of my time in Kyoto, and wanted to share my 48-hour itinerary with you guys. The itinerary is perfect for anyone planning a first-time visit. I've included some of Kyoto's most iconic sites, as well as a few off-the-beaten-path gems. I used trains and buses to get around, which might seem overwhelming at first in Japan, but if you use Google maps the transportation system is actually incredibly efficient and easy to use.

I've just returned from a road trip through Northern California's wine country. The trip was only three days, but it felt like a week's worth of experiences. I partnered with Visit California, and together we were able to craft an itinerary that made full use of the close proximity of Napa, Sonoma and Santa Rosa. And it wasn't just a food and wine trip - Visit California came up with places and experiences I didn't know existed up here including African wildlife safaris, hot air balloon rides, redwood cathedrals and even vineyard hopping by VW bus. We squeezed it all into just three days, and I'm sharing everything from my itinerary with you guys in the blog post belo...