Last week I wrote about staying at a Tuscan Villa in Italy where I enjoyed very authentic meals using ingredients that were grown on the farm or sourced from nearby villages. I enjoyed my trip so much and got the most out of my visit by going on one of the Tours of Tuscany. It […]
Have you dreamed about renting a villa in Tuscany or going on a food tour in Italy? Both of these have been on my bucket list for quite sometime and it was a dream come true when I received an invitation from Luisa Donati and Nancy Krabill, who run tours in Tuscany and Le Marche, […]
Picture my surprise when I was told that a group of 9 Italian men were coming over to cook dinner for us (a group of journalists) in Italy! The group is called Accademia del Padlot meaning the academy of “a giant ladle that is used to pour wine.” Founded in 1996, a group of men in […]
When you book an African safari, you’re probably thinking about seeing lions in the Serengeti, elephants wandering beneath ancient baobab trees, and fiery sunsets that seem to stretch across the entire horizon. But what if your trip could do more than create memories? What if it could help a child stay in school, restore a […]
Twelve years ago, when I traveled to Greenland and later wrote Beato Goes To Greenland, people asked me the same question: “Why Greenland?” Back then, it wasn’t on bucket lists. There were no viral reels of glowing icebergs. No nonstop flights from the United States. No trending Arctic cruise routes. Just a massive white landmass on […]
Women’s Small Group Trip to Greece (September 2026): A Curated Cultural Journey Beyond the Tourist Trail Greece has always been a place where stories unfold over long meals, where culture lives in everyday rituals, and where travel feels deeply personal. This September, I’m inviting you to experience it with me— not as a tourist, but […]
If you had asked me a decade ago whether I’d feel comfortable traveling through Saudi Arabia alone as a woman, my answer would have been complicated. Back then, the country felt like a place you heard about more than you visited, and if you did go, it came with a mental checklist of rules: escorts for women, separate “family” areas […]
From altitude scares to visa surprises, here’s what I wish I knew before my trip to Bolivia. Traveling to Bolivia is one of the most rewarding experiences a traveler can have—otherworldly landscapes, Indigenous cultures that have remained beautifully intact, and a level of authenticity you rarely find in today’s global tourism circuit. But it’s also […]
Imagine this: you churn some rich butter with savory herbs from your garden, snap a photo, and post it on Instagram. Within an hour, there’s a line of cars outside your door. That’s exactly what happened in Bermuda when firefighter Gavin Carter started experimenting with garlic, rum, and garden herbs infused into butter. His “Gavin’s […]
Accra, Ghana’s vibrant coastal capital, is the kind of city that makes you want to slow down, listen closely, and take it all in. In just two days here, I discovered that Accra is more than a gateway to West Africa — it’s a living tapestry of history, culture, and flavor that leaves you feeling […]
When you think of bucket‑list wildlife encounters, few experiences rival locking eyes with a polar bear in its natural habitat. During my recent expedition to Churchill, Manitoba—often dubbed the Polar Bear Capital of the World—I found the best way to witness these iconic predators with Nat Hab Adventures. Their commitment to conservation, Indigenous cultures and creature comforts […]
If you are an animal lover and conservation enthusiast like myself, you are probably driven to traveling to Africa over and over again. While I have embarking on many thrilling safaris across the continent, one of my most profound experiences was at Jabulani Safari in the Kapama Private Game Reserve. This special place offers a […]
Happy Holidays! It’s time for our annual edition featuring holiday gifts from around the world that also give back to causes you love. Check out these incredible items we have selected for you and get your holiday shopping off to a meaningful start. Of course, you will see a travel and food theme here in […]
Fiji Airways did not come on my radar until recently, and flying them turned out to be more of a cultural experience than an ordinary journey. I was traveling to the popular honeymoon destination, and it is one of the handful carriers who flew to Fiji. The flagship carrier of Fiji, brings in 64 percent […]
Do you feel disoriented, drowsy and irritable after a 24 hour long flight? Jet Lag is a real thing that frequent travelers like myself encounter as a health hazard. Experts say that jet lag occurs for every time zone crossed, and I often cross three continents within a month. It takes a few days to […]
Are you looking for an unforgettable road trip? Look no further than the legendary California‘s stunning Highway 1. This iconic route stretches 656 miles from Southern to Northern California and passes through some of the most stunning shorelines, historic cities, and picturesque towns in the entire state. You may have seen Highway 1 as a […]
The quintessential town of Vail in Colorado is best known for its award-winning slopes and luxurious ski resorts. Located at an elevation of 8,150 feet, at the base of Vail Mountain, Vail is set within the beautiful surroundings of the White River National Forest. Home to the expansive Vail Ski Resort, Vail is one of […]
Let me introduce you to a Caribbean island that you probably never heard of before. Saba is a small dot on the map, stretching only 3 miles across, located in the middle of the Caribbean Sea. It is often referred to as “the unspoiled queen” because it is largely uncommercial and well preserved. You will […]
It was just about this time last year, when I was making my travel bucket list. One of the things that I wanted to do was see the northern lights. Sure, I had seen them once in passing before, while staying at a sheep farm in Greenland. I also traveled to Lapland, Finland and stayed […]
