Things I learned about packing for an international trip after becoming a parent

by Isabelle // November 2, 2018 // No Comments

Did all the years of traveling with a carry-on luggage prepare me to pack for myself and a baby? People talk about how much there is to pack for a tiny human, and it is true. Gone are the days... Continue reading →

Top 5 Things To Do In Mesa, Arizona

by Emily // February 4, 2015 // No Comments

Mesa, Arizona is an outdoor playground with endless sunshine and stunning desert scenery. Located just outside Pheonix and surrounded by the rugged Sonoran Desert and Tonto National Forest, Mesa draws nature-lovers from across the country. Spotted with magnificent Saguaro cactus, the region offers top-notch... Continue reading →

Happy 2015, A Recap

by Isabelle // January 22, 2015 // 2 Comments

A little late, but happy 2015! I try to take the first couple of weeks in January every year to reflect on the past year and firm new goals for the year. As of adventures, I thought it would be fitting to... Continue reading →

Per Diem in San Francisco

by Isabelle // November 27, 2014 // No Comments

The host led us upstairs past the crowds by the bar, and the noise quieted down as we walked up to the second floor. I lay down the pink rose and my purse, and we seated ourselves. To my right, was a... Continue reading →

5 Must-Try Experiences at North America’s Largest Spa

by Emily // September 15, 2014 // No Comments

Amid pristine forests, Canadian Shield rock terrain, rustic wood lodges and sparkling waterfalls, Nordik Spa Nature offers a unique opportunity to purify one’s body and spirit. Located just outside Canada’s capital city Ottawa, the luxurious spa features 7 regenerating outdoor baths, 8 steam and dry saunas, a gorgeous infinity... Continue reading →

48 Hours in Los Angeles – The Getty & San Gabriel Valley

by Isabelle // June 19, 2014 // 1 Comment

Recently, my husband and I had a chance to go to Los Angeles and meet up with two dear friends visiting from Florence, Italy. We had to be back the following evening, so I examined our itinerary carefully – prioritizing the destinations... Continue reading →

Seattle Underground Tour: Dark and Delightful

by Joanna // June 16, 2014 // No Comments

Did you know the modern Seattle is a city built on top of another city (the old Seattle)? Seattle used to be made of wooden buildings, but on June 6, 1889, a cabinetmaker accidentally overturned and ignited a glue pot,... Continue reading →

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