Morning in South Lake Tahoe starts with a kind of stillness you can feel. From my room at The Coachman Hotel, I could see the pines catching the first light, the air clear enough to almost taste. A few guests…
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Morning light in the French Concession falls through the sycamores like silk. From the curved windows of my room at Mia Hotel, I watched the street wake up — cyclists balancing paper cups, a man walking his dog in a…
9 September 2025
Staying at Jianyuan Guesthouse in Tongli
Tucked inside the stone lanes of Tongli’s old town is a guesthouse that feels as if it belongs to the canals themselves — Jianyuan Guesthouse (简园客栈). I booked it last-minute, after discovering many of the more sought-after guesthouses were already…
Set on the shores of Jinji Lake, Tonino Lamborghini Suzhou blends modern luxury with nods to the city’s classical gardens. With spacious rooms, a central courtyard anchored by the “Lambo Tree,” and Suzhou flavors served at the breakfast buffet, it’s a refined lakeside retreat that feels both cosmopolitan and connected to place.
12 April 2025
Staying at Flamingo Cat Ba – A Scenic Stay Above Lan Ha Bay on Vietnam’s Northern Coast
Tucked between limestone cliffs and the quiet waters of Lan Ha Bay, Flamingo Cat Ba is a surreal, semi-finished luxury resort that offers panoramic views, Japanese baths, and an unexpectedly peaceful stay on Vietnam’s northern coast.
Just about an hour outside of Eugene, Oregon, I found the perfect retreat along a scenic byway that follows the McKenzie River. We visited during the most beautiful October week, with the fall foliage just starting to turn shades of…
12 April 2024
A Look at Four Seasons Resort Maui
Located in a dreamy little corner of the island that always seems to be sunny, The Four Seasons Resort Maui is a true slice of paradise. The resort is nestled amongst fifteen lushly acres of meticulously manicured gardens and swaying…
Located on the island’s sunset coast, Moorea Beach Lodge is a boutique hotel that feels a lot like an invitation to come stay at the guest house of a good friend. The first thing you’ll notice when you walk in…
5 October 2023
Staying at Deetjen’s Big Sur Inn
Nestled along the curves of Big Sur’s beautiful but busy Highway One is a place that seems as if it’s been plucked straight from a storybook – Deetjen’s Big Sur Inn. This past weekend, my friends and I all packed…
When it comes to outdoor adventures, I have always been a firm believer in the charms of old-fashioned camping—the rugged simplicity of pitching a tent, cooking over a campfire, and immersing oneself in nature’s embrace. So, when my mother planned…
