I arrived to Praslin in absolutely torrential rain. Our ferry crossing from La Digue was rough, and my mind was focused solely on having a tranquil afternoon. The moment I arrived at Chateau de Feuilles, I knew I was in for perfect serenity. Chateau de Feuilles has an air of effortless luxury. Unfinished teak elements …
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Road Tripping the Great Ocean Road
When a trip to Melbourne, Australia all but fell in my lap, I relished at the opportunity to visit a bucket list destination: The Great Ocean Road. As my husband was working most of our trip, I couldn’t quite plan the meandering itinerary I wanted to. In fact, I didn’t want to get my hopes …
Amidst the Garden of the Gods in Colorado
Colorado’s first impression on me was that of its clouds. They seemed impossibly close and fluffy, as if by being at higher elevation I was physically closer to them. After an early flight from San Francisco, dreaming of the Garden of the Gods, our drive led us through the southern suburbs of Denver, through rolling …
Cabo Azul: San Jose del Cabo Bliss
People refer to Los Cabos as a twin destination. Cabo San Lucas is an endless fiesta, full of flashy nightlife and all-inclusives, and San Jose del Cabo for languishing in the sun and experiencing the quiet charm of ‘old’ Mexico. Being a solace-seeker, I naturally gravitated towards the latter, and looked forward to a blissfully endless …
Big Sur Mist & Minimalist Camping
The ephemeral beauty of the Big Sur coastline is one that can’t quite be captured in a photograph. The dramatic seascapes along the winding length of Highway 1 south of Monterey are the sort you have to absorb in person. The Big Sur vistas are those that demand you to linger, and let the periphery …