Picture water the color of turquoise stone, mountains looming like behemoths overhead, and circle-shaped hidden lagoons. Imagine wading through crystal clear water, surrounded by glittering fish with a cornucopia of colorful corals below. Which place am I talking about? Honestly, it could be either Coron or El Nido, and you’re probably here because you’re wondering […]
How I Fly Business Class With Miles
Ever since my son was born, flying with a bit more space, especially on long-haul flights, has become more important. Not only do we sleep better when we can fully recline, but the service is always better, and having space for my now one-year-old to move around is essential. I used to think business class […]
Is the MacCallum House Worth it? My Honest Thoughts
In the heart of Mendocino, where the ocean meets coastal cliff walks, I found refuge at the MacCallum House—an inn that feels less like a place to stay and more like a portal to the soul of this coastal town. The historic MacCallum House is my favorite Inn right in the town of Mendocino, which […]
The Perfect 2024 Baja California Sur Road Trip Itinerary
The plane glided overhead, me eagerly watching the landscape below as we made for Cabo, cerulean lagoon after rolling mountains populating the landscape of the peninsula. One could see the entire width of Baja from the window seat. The mountains made way for washes, carved by water that used to roam through it in abundance, […]
Sacred Rock Inn – My Review of this New Boutique Mendocino Inn
In the quiet enclave of Elk, California, where the Pacific meets the rugged northern coast, I had the pleasure of spending a few days at the Sacred Rock Inn—an intimate retreat that whispers tales of serenity, architectural beauty, and culinary delights. As I pen these words, I find myself transported back to a haven where […]