I had the chance to visit London for a second time recently and what an upside surprise it was. When I went to London for the first time many years prior, I enjoyed the city but I was a bit tired and short on time since I was on my way home from a trip to Paris. So I was thrilled that my recent trip to London was phenomenal and relaxing. I spent 7 days strolling around London … [Read more...]

Hi! Hope your summer is off to a great start. I'm on on the road for another week or two and am squeezing in some R&R. I want to share some of my pics from the incredible St Petersburg, Russia. I always dreamed about visiting Russia after hearing my mom tell stories of her visits when she was younger. Russia is unlike any place I've ever been before, which is one of the … [Read more...]

I loved Tony Bennett's song I Left My Heart In San Francisco before I moved here, but it means even more to me now that I'm an SF resident. I used to dream about living here after I first came to visit in my teens, so I feel very fortunate that my dream came true! If you've never taken a trip to San Francisco, I highly recommend it. Here are my top  12 reasons I love living … [Read more...]

Even after visiting 25 countries and counting, I still look forward to my next trip abroad. I've been fortunate to see a lot of different places over the years, and the memories will stick with me forever. We all get busy and money can get tight, but I hope you don't forget to travel whenever you have the chance. Both of my parents traveled a lot when they were young through … [Read more...]