Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

After five fun-filled days in Mexico, I am back in la la land. Visitors from around the globe (California, Oklahoma, Illinois, Massachusetts & Australia) joined together for one of the most beautiful weddings ever.  On the white sand beach at…

Categories: events, Mexico, pictures

California Dreaming

After spending a week in Vegas, living excessively and dealing with 110 degree weather, I am very happy to be back in the city of angels. People I meet when traveling either love LA or despise it. For those of…

Categories: fashion, food, life

Redondo Beach, CA

I was lucky enough to spend the weekend researching an article in the cute little beach side town of Redondo Beach, CA. I stayed at the Portofino Hotel and Yacht Club, a quiet, top-notch boutique hotel located on a private…

Categories: california, food, life

Sunset Magazine

What a nice surprise! A part of my blog was reprinted in the “Buzz from Bloggers” section of the magazine. =) Thanks Sunset!

Categories: events, writing

Istanbul, Turkey

The view from The Kempinski Ciragon Palace of the Bosphorus River. The Blue Mosque. Aya Sophia. Basilica Cistern. The spice market. Turkish ice cream. The whirling dervishes.

Categories: life, pictures, travel

Paris, France

I love the romance of Paris…the beautiful architecture, strong lines and picture-perfect monuments. Even ordinary signs have appeal to me in French. I have an obsession with Laduree. This classy, elegant pastry shop on the Champs Elysses has been around…

Categories: food, france, life

One Bag, One World

I am nonchalantly packing for my 20 day trip. 12 cities, 5 different countries. In one bag. 1 overnight bag. 1 makeup bag. 1 accessory bag. 1 travel journal. 1 mini-laptop. 2 pairs of flip-flops. 2 pairs of heels. 2…

Categories: travel