I like to think I’m a bit of a foodie. Not that I’m an unbelievable cook, or a great food critic. But I love food: eating it, learning about it, trying new things. So when I travel, one of my…
Living Large at The Ritz London
Is there a hotel more synonymous with luxury than The Ritz? Its iconic name is known all over the world. With influential guests such as royalty and politicians that date back to their opening in 1906, there is a rich…
A Luxury Hotel With Kids… It’s Possible
Everyone loves the feeling of walking into a hotel that oozes luxury. What we don’t love, is feeling uncomfortable because we’re not sure if we’re welcome with our tiny travelers in tow. I’ve recently found out that you don’t have…
The Layover: 24 Hours in Dubai (with kids)
When I think of Dubai I think of all things shiny and new. With bright lights and a big flashy city that’s popped up in an otherwise barren dessert. I can’t help but think of it as the Las…
Spas of the World: Boracay, Philippines
Usually arriving at the spa consists of parking your car, paying for parking, throwing your keys into your handbag and heading into your establishment of choice. Today was a little different. This was my path to the spa today.Set on…
Christmas Markets in Europe: A Photo Tour (Bring Your Stretchy Pants)
Winter can get long. The lack of sunshine and spending a lot of time inside can get old in a hurry. So when the weather gets chilly and the sun goes down early, it’s time for Christmas lovers to start…
Spas of The World: Rome
There are certain things you need to do on any visit to Rome. The obvious would be to see the Colosseum, visit the Vatican and eat gelato on the Spanish Steps. I’d like to add a new ‘must do’ to…
Traveling With Your New Baby? Here’s What You Need To Bring
As an expat family travel is an inevitable part of our lives. One of our first tasks after leaving the hospital with our new baby was getting passport photos taken. It’s probably not your typical first stop, but we had…
Do You Have a Travel Song?
In the early days of dating my now husband, I had a trip booked with a friend to travel through India for a month. Still in the love-bird stage, this month was going to feel like forever! Being a traveler…
Free Food in Spain…Or Maybe Not
Andalucia, Spain is not somewhere that you hear much about as a North American traveler. You hear of Barcelona. You hear of Mardrid. But you don’t hear much about the beautiful, hidden gem, Andalucia. This region of Southern Spain, with…