The best wetsuit is the one you’ll reach for time and again. After freezing my butt off while diving in Cozumel in my 3 mm suit, I realized that 3mm wasn’t going to cut it for repetitive scuba diving on longer dive trips — even in warm water like the Caribbean. I run cold, and I…
Ready to step off the earth and into a whole new planet? Staying in a Wadi Rum bubble dome hotel in the stunning Jordanian desert is closest thing you’ll find to waking up on Mars. Imagine this: after a day of exploring the alien-like landscapes of Wadi Rum — affectionately dubbed the Valley of the…
The two largest of the Bay Islands in Honduras, Roatan and Utila, are both fantastic destinations for their diving, beaches, and laidback vibes. Roatan is typically people’s first port of call in Honduras, as Roatan has the international airport. Roatan is the destination for all international flights, as well as domestic flights from the mainland…
From the stunning vineyards of Bordeaux to the sun-drenched hills of Provence, French wine is are varied and complex as its landscape. Each region, with its unique terroir and traditions, adds something unique to the complex blend of flavors and aromas we associate with French wine. But why French wine? What’s so special about that? …
Vibrantly-hued coral gardens, swimming with the peaceful melodies of whale song, the lush jungle landscape juxtaposed against a brilliant aquamarine lagoon teaming with reef sharks and pink whiprays: these are the charms you’ll immerse yourself in on a trip to Moorea. This picturesque island just a short 30-minute ferry journey from Tahiti beckons you to…
Two groups of paradisiacal islands located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, rich with Polynesian culture, beautiful beaches, and marine life: how’s a person to choose? I’ve been to Hawaii more times than I can count, and I recently returned from a trip to French Polynesia, where I visited Tahiti and Moorea. I loved…
While the island — a long, thin island shaped like a parenthesis — may look small, there’s a deceptive amount of things to do in Roatán, the most bustling of Honduras’ Bay Islands. Roatán is a busy cruise port, and many people visit Roatán as part of a Western Caribbean cruise line stop — but…
No trip to Italy would be complete without a visit to Venice, the aptly-named City of Water. From its scenic canals to its trademark gondolas to its breathtaking Gothic architecture, Venice is truly unlike any other place in the world Not to mention, their approach to cooking is different than other Italian regions, including its…
From snorkeling to the sound of whale songs to diving in electric-colored coral gardens to relaxing on white sand beaches, Moorea is a true delight. A laid-back island just a 30-minute ferry ride from Tahiti, staying in Moorea offers you a chance to slow down and truly experience island time. Whether it’s dining alongside locals…