5 World-Class Wine Tasting Regions in California
California: the Golden State, my beloved home, and the producer of nearly 90% of American wine. In fact, if California were its own country, it would be the fourth largest wine producer in the...
Author: Kirstie Jeffries
Plan Your Next U.S. Road Trip Around These Unforgettable Destinations
There’s something about leaving home that makes you truly appreciate where you’re from. I’m back in the United States after six years of living, working, and traveling overseas, and you know what? I love...
The Best Free or Cheap Things to Do In Oahu, Hawaii
Ohhh, Hawaii. The name alone evokes memories of warm breezes, fragrant plumerias, and total paradise. Hawaii is one of the most beloved luxury vacation destinations in the world, but “luxury” doesn’t have to mean...
Travel Talk With Lucy: From Small-Town Australia to Traveling the World
It’s been six long and busy months since my last traveler interview, but my Travel Talk series is back! I chatted with Lucy Frank, an Australian who blogs at A Travellers Footsteps, about catching...
What to Do in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: My Top 6 Suggestions
Whoever named the city of Kuala Lumpur can’t have been a specialist in tourism branding. The name translates to “muddy confluence,” referring to the Gombak and Klang Rivers, and it does anything but evoke...
Where to Eat in Jimbaran, Bali: Watermark Hotel’s W Senses Restaurant
The Watermark Hotel & Spa in Jimbaran, Bali was the ultimate spot to wrap up my Indonesia adventure. Four-star luxury, stunning sunsets, a sunny beach club, and a relaxing spa and body treatment were more...
Perisher, Australia: 9 Tips for the Best Ski Trip Down Under
Sunny beaches, the scorching Outback, tropical rainforests. These are the images most people associate with Australia, and, with 36,000 kilometers (22,000 miles) of coastline, about 70% of the country classified as the Outback, and 900,000 hectares...
River Rafting in Costa Rica: The Resplendent Río Pacuare
Costa Rica is considered one of the best destinations in the world for thrill seekers, and it’s easy to see why. With abundant ziplining, kayaking, bungee jumping, trekking, diving, and climbing opportunities amid the...
