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Smoking Goat
Dinner at the Smoking Goat is a delicious Shoreditch vibe paired with honestly crazy good regional Thai food to match
Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral & Dover Tour by Evan Evans
The Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral & Dover Tour by Evan Evans offered me a comprehensive and intellectually stimulating day outside of London.
One Hundred Shoreditch
My stay at the One Hundred Shoreditch hotel in the Shoreditch neighborhood like a welcoming “hello back” to a city I love.
Bludso’s BBQ
Bludso’s BBQ has continued to be my favorite place for delicious Central Texas style smoked barbecue in Los Angeles
Three Weavers Brewery x Bomba! Yucateco Delicacy
Drinking beers at Three Weavers Brewery while enjoying tacos from Bomba! Yucateco Delicacy was a well crafted match of happiness.
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Recent Eats
Nusr-Et Steakhouse – Maçka Palas
After so many days of vegetarian food with a little meat thrown in, I should have known better than to go hard on steak cooked in front of me with sizzling butter at Nusr-Et Steakhouse – Maçka Palas
Turquoz
Lunch at Turquoz at Park Hyatt Istanbul offers traditional delicious Turkish fare. Perfect while I waited for my room to be readied.
Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong
Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong is a great restaurant for high quality, al la carte ordered Korean barbecue in Koreatown
Gracias Madre
Drinks and desert at Gracias Madre was the perfect end to a rather interesting evening in West Hollywood
Great White – Melrose
I wanted dinner at Great White Melrose to be stellar. But, it was such a sub par experience that my friend and I went to Gracias Madre after to wash the taste from our mouths
Great White – Venice Beach
The Venice Beach location of Great White is a lovely vibe, located across from the Venice sign in Venice Beach.
Travels + Experiences
Park Hyatt Istanbul – Maçka Palas
After a week in Montenegro, Park Hyatt Istanbul – Macaka Palas in Istanbul was a truly welcomed space of refined relaxation.
Sona Jobarteh at Skirball Cultural Center’s Sunset Concert Series
Sona Jobarteh is a Gambian kora virtuoso. Seeing her perform live at the Skirball Cultural Center watered my soul with African music mixed with powerful messages.
Dive Into The Depth Of Your Being: Montenegro Yoga Retreat
The “Dive Into The Depth Of Your Being: Montenegro Yoga Retreat” by Kineesi Yoga at Mahakala Retreat Center in Montenegro was an experience in open mindedness, patience and self discovery.
Private Walking Tour of the Old Town of Kotor, Montenegro
Booking a private walking tour of the Old Town of Kotor, Montenegro was the perfect way to learn about the region before settling into a week long yoga retreat in Buljarica
Pacman Sunset Restaurant
My last sunset dinner in Greece was at Pacman at the Adronis Arcadia in Oia. It was a scene, a moment, and a place to be seen in Oia.
Spiridakos Sailing Cruises Sunset Boat Tour
A few hours after leaving Istanbul, after two flights and no sleep, I was drinking a beer, on a boat off the coast of Santorini, Greece.
Hotels + Stays
Magma Resort Santorini – The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Magma Resort Santorini, part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt is a beautiful landscape inspired hotel on the rural side of Santorini island, overlooking the Aegean Sea
Hagia Sofia Mansions Istanbul, Curio Collection by Hilton
Staying at the Hagia Sofia Mansions Istanbul Hotel in Faith was a beautiful blend of history, religion and modern relaxed refinement
voco Osaka Central
The voco Osaka Central hotel in Osaka, Japan was a vibrant and perfectly located point for everything I wanted to see in Osaka
Ace Hotel Kyoto
Ace Hotel Kyoto in Kyoto, Japan was the perfect location, design and vibe of a hotel for a short stay in Kyoto.
About Kimberly
Hey everyone! As a lifelong lover of travel and all things adventure, I’ve always loved sharing my experiences with friends. Above all else, I love having fun – wherever I find myself. Here you’ll find a collection of my travels, thoughts and inspiration for a life well lived. I hope you enjoy your stay.
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Travel Photography
Viewing the Dotonbori Glico Sign and Exploring the Dotonbori District
Seeing the famous Dotonbori Glico Sign and walking around the Dotonbori District was like Time Square in New York City – times three
Fushimi Inari Taisha
The vermillion shine gateways of Fushimi Inari Taisha are visually iconic symbols of Kyoto and all of Japan.
Garden of the Gods
Every time I visit Garden of the Gods, I stand in awe of the beauty, the geological formations and the place itself.
Denver Botanic Garden
The Denver Botanic Garden is a modern, lush landscape full of delightful flora, fauna and pollinators galore
Tours Around the World
Istanbul: Asia Side Highlights in a Day
Booking a planned tour of Istanbul through Airbnb allowed me to explore the Asia side of Istanbul in a challenging yet rewarding way
Evening Guided Walking Tour of the Gion District in Kyoto, Japan
This evening walking tour of the Gion District in Kyoto, Japan was definitely a unique experience in managing tour expectations
From Tokyo: Guided Day Trip to Hakone, Owakudani & Mt. Fuji
Booking my day tour of Hakone, Owakudani & Mt. Fuji was a wonderful introduction and immersion to the landscape, culture and regional food of Japan
Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken Day Trip by Tours & Tickets
The “Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken Day Trip” by Tours & Tickets was a light yet comprehensive tour of the Dutch countryside, while highlighting traditional points of the Dutch culture
