As a professional travel consultant and lifelong explorer, I’ve packed for just about every kind of trip you can imagine from globetrotting with nothing but a backpack, to cruises, island getaways, adventure tours, long-haul international flights, and quick weekend escapes. One thing I’ve learned: packing smart makes all the difference between a smooth, enjoyable trip…
As a Luxury Travel Consultant, I often get asked: “Is luxury cruising really that different?” The answer is a resounding, YES! Luxury cruising is more than just an upgraded cabin; it’s a curated, seamless experience where every detail is considered, from the thread count of your linens to the hand-picked vintages in your glass. In…
When I first visited Pompeii in 2013, I spent two unforgettable days tracing every ancient street, stepping into quiet courtyards, and soaking up the eerie stillness of a city frozen in time. Back then, I was backpacking and stayed in a hostel called Otello Deluxe just off the piazza in the modern city of Pompei,…
This is officially my first Dear Destination blog post, and so I’ll spend a little bit of time telling you about my journey from the corporate doldrums to travel guru, explain why you should bother digging deeper into my blog for travel inspiration and advice, and share my mission to help people discover themselves through…