A Taste of Kuala Lumpur with Food Tour Malaysia
“Oh you’ll love the food,” was the instant reaction whenever I told anyone I was planning a trip to Malaysia. “It’s the best thing about the place.” Having an aversion to all things hailing from...
Author: Kirstie Jeffries
The Best Way to Top off (or Kick off) a Stay in Bali: Watermark Hotel & Spa
While I’ll be the first to defend hostels, there’s nothing quite like treating yourself to a little luxury every once in a while when traveling. Where better to pamper yourself than Bali, so I...
A Hawaiian Cruise Down Memory Lane
Here’s a fact I bet you didn’t know about me: I’m a published Los Angeles Times writer. Big deal, right? Uhhh, perhaps let me explain first. In fourth grade, my teacher asked the class to write a blurb...
A Perfectly Peaceful Balinese Escape at Ubud Dedari Villas
Loud, crowded, hot, and humid. That’s how I expected many parts of Southeast Asia to be, and, on my first day in Indonesia, it was already living up to expectations as sweat dripped down...
The 8th Wonder of the World? Cruising Unbelievable Milford Sound
Three weeks into New Zealand, I’ve seen some truly remarkable sights. Mountains, lakes, beaches, islands, you name it. But reflecting back on my time here so far, the highlight would have to be the...
Lovely Ljubljana: Falling for Slovenia’s Capital
Slovenia? Wait, you mean Slovakia? Where the heck is that? For a place as unbelievably breathtaking as Slovenia, the country seems to have little recognition in the eyes of the world. With just over...
The Most Jaw-Dropping Route to Milford Sound: Air Milford
Speaking to people who had traveled to New Zealand before, there was one spot every person recommended: Milford Sound. The dramatic fiord (“sound” is a misnomer) had been high on my bucket list for...
Rebuilding Christchurch: Five Years After the Earthquake
In the last few years, Christchurch, New Zealand has become all but synonymous with one event: the 2011 earthquake that devastated the city. The earthquake has played a core role in shaping Christchurch’s current identity, in...
