I’ve been to Japan for work trips in the past, but never made it beyond the hustle and bustle of Tokyo. Setting aside the fact that Japanese cuisine is one of my favorites, Kyoto has 17 – you read that right – seventeen UNESCO World Heritage sites and is widely considered the cultural hub of…
Ancient ruins, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, monasteries suspended in mid-air and picturesque islands. Greece has it all. My friends make fun of me for constantly re-reading my Penguin Book of Classic Greek Mythology, but since a young age, I have been captivated by tales of the Greek gods and heroes. It feels like…
I’m sure you saw this coming. How could I possibly not be dying to visit the place I was named after? I loved what (little) I saw of Italy, and I can’t wait to go back. Every photo I’ve seen of Florence has been spectacular: from the iconic Duomo and Ponte Vecchio to its narrow streets and red…
Oh, Havana nights! It’s too bad it reminds me of one of the all time worst movies ever made, but what I wouldn’t do to walk through the old streets of Havana, take in all the rich culture and sip on mojito after mojito. This is going to happen…one day, hopefully before a McDonald’s opens…
I’ve long daydreamed about Cappadocia. The panoramic view of dozens of hot air balloons is breathtaking, and the unique topography of fairy castles and valleys is unlike any other. But did you know that Cappadocia has so much to offer beyond hot air ballooning? Click here to read my travel guide to Cappadocia in Turkey…