If you search for a list of eco-friendly cities around the world, you’ll see the same places rise to the top of the list. Oslo, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Amsterdam. San Francisco. San Diego. Singapore. These are a combination of the most “green” and most visited cities, but it leaves off a ton of lesser-known, fascinating places […]
Why I Fell In Love With St. Regis Hotels
I fell in love with St. Regis hotels! Here’s my experience staying at the St. Regis Abu Dhabi and why you must try one of their luxurious properties around the world.
10 Incredible Hotels Around the World: Where to Stay in 2020
Over the last five years, I’ve been able to travel through 36 countries and stay at some stunning and unique hotels and hostels. A few have risen to the top and stand out as clear favorites in my mind. I wanted to share these 10 incredible hotels around the world that you should definitely visit […]
8 Environmentally Friendly Adventures to Discover Around the World
8 Environmentally friendly adventures that you can feel good about taking.
6 Mistakes I Made Backpacking Asia
Last year, (2017) I spent three weeks backpacking Asia with one of the other Suitcase Six ladies. Marie and I had an unforgettable time exploring Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Hong Kong together. As I reflect on our adventures, I realize we made quite a few mistakes backpacking Asia. I wanted to share a few of […]
Encountering Elephants Ethically.
The last stop in Thailand for Marie and I was a really special one. Elephants have long been one of my favorite animals and I really wanted to see them when I was in Thailand. That being said, I was very aware of their exploitation and didn’t want to contribute. Before we left, I did […]
5 Days in Krabi, Thailand
The beginning of our 1.5 weeks in Thailand was spent on the west coast, in the town of Krabi. After a short flight from Singapore, and a quiet, 40-minute taxi ride from the Krabi airport to our accommodations at the Bananas Bungalows, Marie and I arrived at what would become my personal paradise for the […]
Three Weeks in Southeast Asia: Our Itinerary
One of my earliest trips was a three week vacation with a best friend in Southeast Asia. We packed so much into 23 days, exploring Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, and Kuala Lumpur and having the time of our lives on a shoestring budget. This will give you a basic idea of how to replicate a […]