I’m meditating for a week in the Himalayas
I started a 7-day meditation program, and the first thing I learned is that I'm at the computer too much, so I promptly went on a digital detox. It's been...
I’m seeing Imagine Dragons live in Bangkok!
I'm sure you saw in my Instagram story the pure awesomeness of Imagine Dragons live at Marriott Marquis Bangkok. Imagine Dragons is one of those bands I never liked to admit...
I checked into Marriott Marquis Bangkok. At first I was like uhhh, but it’s actually awesome
Marriott Marquis Bangkok is the largest hotel in Bangkok with over 1,000 rooms. I generally stray from massive, "soulless" type of hotels, but A) hotels in Asia are sooo much...
Marriott knows how to throw down in Bangkok
Fire dancers, princesses in boats, drag queens, scorpion, graffiti artists... what DIDN'T Marriott Marquis Bangkok have at their unofficial grand opening party? I'm loving the new hotel, which is more glam...
I’m on my first flight (out of 12) for a month-long Asia trip
This is my first time flying China Southern, a notoriously mediocre/what airline? airline, but they've been amping their game, especially with their medium-new A380 aircraft. While the business class isn't...
Happy Labor Day, Southern Decadence, pool party NOLA weekend!
My friend DJ Borja and I are in New Orleans getting prepared for a wild pool party at Drifter Hotel. Can we talk about Drifter for a sec? It's a...
These dudes will take you to Game of Thrones set locations for $4,000
Here's a tour operator I'm sure Jon Snow would "bend the knee" for. Zicasso, a travel specialist that curates high-end journeys, just debuted two amazing itineraries that take die-hard Game...
Will you ever get to eat Nashville hot chicken in Nashville?
I had every intent on going to Hattie B, unanimously considered the best spot for famous Nashville hot chicken (tied with Princes, the OG). Apparently I wasn't the only one...
Checked into 21C Museum Nashville, and I’m surrounded by (good) art
21C Museum Hotel Nashville is basically a museum that happens to have a luxury hotel. Guests are literally surrounded by art. If MoMA had a baby sister, it would be...
I just arrived in Nashville for the Total Solar Eclipse!
If you haven't already, read my story on why the Great American Total Solar Eclipse is a one-of-a-kind experience... then get your butt somewhere you can see it, like Nashville....
And the best view of the Vegas Strip is at…
Behold. The money shot of The Vegas Strip. There are plenty of places you can take in unforgettable views of the strip, like Mandarin Oriental, High Roller, Foundation Room, a...
I’m at Virtuoso Travel Week, one of the most exclusive travel events in the world
In the travel industry, Virtuoso is known to be the leading network of the most high-end, luxury travel brands. Any traveler booking with Virtuoso gets a personalized advisor to help...
This is how many Americans now have US passports (as of 2017)
After ten years, I just renewed my passport. It was a seamless experience. I went into the passport agency in New Orleans, waited ten minutes tops, and I had my...
The top 5 US cities that use the least vacation days (you’ll be surprised)
Most Americans have 10-14 days of vacation, most of which are used for Thanksgiving and Christmas. As a freelance writer, I can’t even imagine what this is like. I have...
We need to talk about Proxi Chicago
I'm currently at Proxi, which just opened in Chicago's West Loop last month. The meals I've had so far in Chicago have been excellent, raising the bar, so maybe fate...
Why everyone is freaking about this Total Solar Eclipse in August (a once-in-a-lifetime event, actually)
I watched a partial eclipse in Sedona in 2012. Thanks to the low desert humidity, little light pollution and sprawling sky, the vantage point was perfect. There were hundreds of...
Yes, it turns out hotel pools can be aphrodisiacs (Peninsula Chicago)
Peninsula Chicago hotel pool is insane. At some point, I'mma stop saying "I'mma" but for now, I'mma get real. Peninsula Chicago's pool is insane. You've got floor-to-ceiling windows to your...
I’m the first journalist to check out the new Dream Hollywood… and boy, do I have something to say
View from my room at Dream Hollywood. Dream Hollywood is a magnet to nightlifers. I just made that word up, and it totally fits here. The hotel is basically one...
Checked into the new Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills… and I’m Floored
I was at the groundbreaking for Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills four years ago, and here I am, checked into a gorgeous, stately room. I've stayed at many Waldorf Astoria properties,...
You don’t want to go shirtless in the lobby at the classy Betsy South Beach
A stylish suite at The Betsy South Beach. While rainstorms accompanied my week-long Miami visit, the clouds cleared as soon as I checked into The Betsy South Beach. I take...