Daisy Margarita Bar
Daisy Margarita Bar in Sherman Oaks serves creative margaritas and modern Mexican fare in a fresh take on the classic cantina
Daisy Margarita Bar in Sherman Oaks serves creative margaritas and modern Mexican fare in a fresh take on the classic cantina
S/T Hooligans is a gastropub blending Cajun-inspired food with fantastic local beers in Seattle, Washington
Drift is the signature restaurant at 1 Hotel Seattle, serving seasonal, Pacific Northwest–driven cuisine with a focus on fresh seafood, local ingredients, and a warm, nature-inspired setting
La Loba is a Spanish-inspired restaurant in downtown Seattle known for wood-fired dishes, seafood, and shareable plates that blend traditional Spanish flavors with Pacific Northwest ingredients
Red Fish Blue Fish is a popular waterfront seafood shack set in a converted shipping container, known for sustainable fish and chips, tacos, and casual dockside dining on Victoria’s Inner Harbour
70 and Sunny Coffee Co. is a walk-up coffee shop at Pier 70 on Seattle’s waterfront, serving drinks and breakfast light bites with outdoor seating nearby
Perched above downtown Seattle, Fog Room offers crafted cocktails, curated small plates, and sweeping views of the city skyline and Puget Sound
Cinder + Salt is a contemporary Pacific Northwest restaurant focusing on seafood and Seattle favorites in a warm and modern dining atmosphere
Beecher’s Handmade Cheese is a Pike Place Market favorite – known for small batch, made on site cheeses alongside cheese focused menu items
Hestia in Austin, Texas, is a sophisticated restaurant that centers its menu around live-fire hearth cooking of high-quality ingredients in a sleek, modern setting.
The Michelin starred Expendio de Maíz offers a casual, communal dining experience centered on bespoke Mexican cuisine without a fixed menu
Lunch at The Restaurant at Auberge du Soleil was an incredible introduction to a wonderful weekend in wine country of Northern California.
My dinner at Smyth was an incredible experience of relaxed culinary refinement through cuisine and service in Chicago, Illinois
Lunch at 45 Grill & Health offered me life giving views of Lake Geneva while enjoying mouth watering cuisine and wine of the region
Before it burned down, The Restaurant at Meadowood Napa Valley gave me an absolutely incredible, stunning night of service and food
Mizumi restaurant, in Wynn Las Vegas offers a decadent Japanese menu within a refined and beautiful environment in Las Vegas, Nevada
Alinea, a renowned culinary destination in Chicago, Illinois, offers a multi-sensory dining experience that challenges traditional food presentation with its innovative dishes.
Dinner at Providence was my first foray into the world of Michelin starred restaurants, in Los Angeles, California
At Denver’s Michelin-starred The Wolf’s Tailor, Japanese and Italian traditions are fused together using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients
Sushi by Scratch Restaurants in Cedar Creek outside of Austin is everything I love about omakase: decadence, deliciousness - and fun
Holbox is a Michelin starred seafood counter serving vibrant Yucatán-style dishes in a relaxed food hall setting
Dinner at The Duchess restaurant at the W Hotel Amsterdam was a delicious, Michelin star delight - in Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Dinner at SingleThread Restaurant was an experience in decadent perfection - from service to presentation to taste - in Healdsburg, California
Dinner at 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea at Lost Spirits Distillery was deliciously, batshit wild - and perfectly fitting for Las Vegas
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Overlooking Central Park, Per Se in New York offers a luxurious culinary experience with artfully presented dishes that blend French technique with seasonal ingredients.
Noma. Table of four. Casual perfection, defined.
Dinner at HA’ restaurant was the perfect way to celebrate my birthday at Hotel Xcaret México in Tulum, Mexico
Dinner at Sushi by Scratch Restaurants - Los Angeles proved to be - yet again - one of the best, unique and delicious omakase sushi experiences in Encino, California
n/naka presents an exquisite kaiseki dining experience, where Chef Niki Nakayama masterfully blends traditional Japanese techniques with modern influences in a meticulously curated tasting menu
Dinner at Jont in Washington DC firmly placed the cuisine of the restaurant as one of my favorite dining experiences in the United States
Towering over the Manhattan skyline, the Centurion New York showcases a menu of contemporary cuisine, expertly led by Chef Daniel Boulud
Dinner at Citrin x Mélisse was a delicious experience of gastronomic pleasure, in Santa Monica, California
Dinner at Pasta Bar Los Angeles by Scratch Restaurants was a creative, curious and - above all else - delicious affair in Encino, California
Monsieur Dior by Dominique Crenn in Beverly Hills offers refined French cuisine in a luxurious setting on the top floor of Christian Dior
Dinner at Orsa & Winston is a delicious journey into the culinary mind of Chef Josef Centeno, pairing Italian and Japanese inspiration in DTLA
Having my birthday dinner at La Paix, a Michelin starred restaurant in Tokyo, Japan, was a bespoke experience in French and Japanese cuisine
Kato in Los Angeles' Arts District offers a Michelin-starred Taiwanese-inspired tasting menu, blending Asian-American flavors in a sleek, minimalist space
Bar Crenn offers refined French inspired cuisine and exceptional cocktails in an intimate, artfully designed setting in in San Francisco, California
Light bites and drinks at Whiskey & Seaweed, crafted by the kitchen of Core by Clare Smyth, served a delicious procession of pretty plates - in London, England
Dinner after listening to jazz at Montreux Jazz Café was the quintessential Montreux experience, in Montreux, Switzerland
Dinner at The French Laundry. Table for one. Culinary Excellence.
A group dinner at Citrin for DineLA Restaurant Week was a great backdrop for conversation and delicious bites in Santa Monica
Beckon in Denver, Colorado, is an intimate, chef-driven restaurant offering a seasonal tasting menu that highlights meticulously crafted dishes.
Snoqualmie Falls is a dramatic 268-foot waterfall near Seattle known for its powerful cascade, scenic viewpoints, and easy-access observation areas overlooking the Snoqualmie River
RoozenGaarde is a seasonal flower farm in Washington’s Skagit Valley known for vibrant tulip displays and involvement in the annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
Japan's three great cities each tell a different story — Tokyo's electric energy, Kyoto's ancient stillness, and Osaka's unapologetic love of food make this the most rewarding multi-city trip in Asia
Washington DC, Maryland, and Delaware deliver the National Mall's cherry blossoms, Chesapeake Bay seafood, Baltimore's craft cocktail bars, and Dogfish Head in Delaware
New York City is America's most electric urban experience - where Michelin-starred dining, live jazz, and the sheer momentum of Manhattan, Brooklyn, and beyond make every visit feel like your first time
Paris is the city that invented the art of living well — where world-class museums, legendary bistros, and a sense of style that permeates every arrondissement make it the most visited city on earth for good reason
Mammoth Lakes delivers world-class snowboarding, craft breweries, and a mountain town energy that brings me back every single season
Reno and Lake Tahoe deliver world-class skiing, an unexpected dining scene, and the crystalline shores of North America's largest alpine lake.
Berlin is one of Europe's most compelling capitals - a city that carries the weight of the 20th century with unflinching honesty while running one of the world's most interesting nightlife scenes alongside it
French Polynesia was incredible - overwater bungalows, crystalline lagoons, and swimming in the South Pacific
From Montreux's lakeside promenade to Glacier 3000 and Château de Chillon, Switzerland delivers more beauty per mile than anywhere in Europe.
The Maldives and Dubai make the most extraordinary pairing - overwater villas on the Indian Ocean followed by desert safaris and the Burj Khalifa.
London is endlessly rewarding - with great museums, a delicious dining scene, and a city that revealed something new everywhere I wandered
Texas is bigger than its reputation — farm-to-table Austin, sophisticated Dallas, cosmopolitan Houston, and the charm of Waco and San Antonio all in one state
Vermont is a winter wonderland where snow activity and New England charm meet one of the country's most celebrated craft beer scenes
From Cancún's shores to Tulum's jungle edge and the ruins of Chichén Itzá, the Yucatán Peninsula delivers more than one trip can hold
Italy's most extraordinary destinations each tell a different chapter of the same remarkable story.
Montreal is one of Canada's most distinct cities - French-Canadian culture, legendary poutine, and a craft beer scene that rivals anywhere on the continent.
Whale watching off Maui, fresh poke on Kauai, and early morning paddleboarding - salt air, slow mornings, and the Aloha life in full
Colorado delivers world-class skiing, Michelin-starred Denver dining, hot springs, and a craft brewery scene that stretches across the Rockies
From Sayulita's yoga retreats to Punta Mita's luxury and Puerto Vallarta's colonial charm, Mexico's Pacific coast is worth every detour
Chicago is America's great middle city — where world-class food, iconic architecture, and a cultural scene that never stops make it one of the most rewarding urban trips in the country
Portugal is a coastal gem in southwestern Europe. From the vibrant capital of Lisbon and the sunny Algarve coast, Portugal combines natural beauty with a warm, delicious food culture.
Amsterdam is Europe's most livable city — a place where world-class museums, candlelit canal dinners, and a thriving food scene make every visit feel effortless. With Rotterdam a easy day trip away, the Netherlands delivers more than you expect
Istanbul is one of the world's great sensory cities - where Byzantine cathedrals, Ottoman mosques, and a food scene built on centuries of spice trading make every corner feel like a discovery
Alberta is one of Canada's most dramatically beautiful provinces - glacial lakes, the Canadian Rockies, prehistoric badlands, and a mountain dining scene worth the drive
Edinburgh is one of Europe's most compelling capitals - a medieval Old Town, world-class whisky, and a dramatic skyline unlike anything else on the continent
Montana and Glacier National Park deliver alpine lakes, the Going-to-the-Sun Road, and a Big Sky wilderness unlike anywhere else in America
Upstate New York delivers farm-to-table dining, Finger Lakes wineries, Adirondack adventures, and a Hudson Valley art scene worth every mile from NYC
San Francisco is a coastal city of shifting light and steep streets — where fog moves through neighborhoods like a living rhythm and every block feels shaped by water, wind, and history.
Wyoming, America’s least populated state, is a land of wide-open beauty, home to Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, craft spirits, and endless outdoor adventure.
Brussels is Belgium's most cosmopolitan base — where the world's best beer culture and architecture make it endlessly worth lingering. With Bruges and Ghent each close enough, one trip covers the full breadth of what Belgium does best.
1 Hotel Seattle is a luxury, nature-inspired hotel in downtown Seattle featuring sustainable design in a serene, eco-conscious setting
The Charter Hotel Seattle, Curio Collection by Hilton is a boutique downtown hotel near Pike Place Market, offering a relaxing stay in the heart of Seattle
Taking the "Berlin: 1-Hour City Tour by Boat" by Get Your Guide was the perfect introduction to the sights of Berlin, Germany while cruising the Spree River
An afternoon exploring and photographing the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area was the perfect way to experience beauty off the Las Vegas Strip
Booking a planned tour of Istanbul through Airbnb allowed me to explore the Asia side of Istanbul in a challenging yet rewarding way
Our walking tour of Agrigento with our tour guide, Luigi, showcased a cornucopia of ancient cathedrals and a vintage theater while sidestepping raindrops
Visiting Rissani Market and Maco Fossiles Kasbah revealed how daily life, trade traditions, and ancient geological history intersect in this region of Morocco
A evening snowshoeing experience with a Naturalist from Walking Mountains was an incredible exploration of the winter wonderland of Vail, Colorado
The Northern Lights Tour Yellowknife by Yellowknife Vacations delivers expertly guided aurora viewing with local insight
Walking the cobblestone streets of Cefalu, I felt mesmerized by ancient structures meeting modern times
Olana, in Hudson Valley, New York, is a breathtaking estate and National Historic Landmark that was the home of renowned landscape painter Frederic Edwin Church
Guiding my tour group through the streets of Palermo, Domenico was a skillful guide in showcasing the best of what Sicily's capital city had to offer
The Evening Canal Cruise through Amsterdam with Lover’s Canal Cruises was the perfect touch to my visit to Amsterdam
Trying our hand at stand up paddle boarding before our flight was the perfect way to greet the morning, in Maui, Hawaii
The Eco Center at The Westin Bora Bora provides an engaging experience for eduction and connection with marine life through interactive turtle feeding sessions
River tubing on Clear Creek with Adventure West in Golden, Colorado, was an exhilarating ride filled with exciting rapids and beautiful vistas
When in Lisbon, one of the easiest and most fun day trips you can take is an easy 40 min train ride to Sintra, Portugal
Tucked into the hills and canyons of Northeast Los Angeles, Highland Park, Eagle Rock, and Glassell Park form a trio of neighborhoods where LA’s creative energy feels lived-in rather than curated
With Soufiane guiding us through the medina, historic sites, and local shops with his knowledgeable and attentive style, Marrakesh quickly became one of my favorite cities in Morocco
Booking my day tour of Hakone, Owakudani & Mt. Fuji was a wonderful introduction and immersion to the landscape, culture and regional food of Japan
My afternoon in Taormina served up luxurious White Lotus vibes in the beautiful coastal resort town in Sicily
Downtown Los Angeles delivers the city's deepest dining history amid the area's most historic core
Ken's Tours of Lower Antelope Canyon offers an unforgettable experience, immersing visitors in the stunning beauty of the canyon's swirling sandstone walls
Venice Beach and Santa Monica showcase Abbot Kinney, coastal vibes, and a creative energy that makes the Westside of LA unlike anywhere else
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway was a lovely adventure on the world’s largest rotating tram car, into the San Jacinto Mountains outside of Palm Springs, CA
Taking the Twilight Trastevere Rome Food Tour by Eating Europe Rome during my first night in Rome was a brilliant idea
Leimert Park, Crenshaw, View Park, and Windsor Hills deliver jazz venues, art galleries, Southern-inflected dining, and the most culturally significant corridor in Los Angeles
Our camel caravan trek with Takojt Camel Treks in Merzouga gave me an incredible scenic journey through the Sahara’s sweeping dunes to Tiziri Desert Camp
Kayaking the La Jolla Caves with Everyday California provided a fun way to enjoy the Pacific Ocean, off the San Diego area coastline
Wheels Fun Rentals at Washington Park equipped me to cruise the Cherry Creek Trail route through parks, neighborhoods, and public art around Denver
This walking tour through Roma Norte offered a comfortable group experience to discover Mexico City's vibrant cultural soul through tacos and mezcal
ATV Off Roading at Vista Los Sueños Adventure Park gave me an adventure filled experience: a guided ATV tours through the scenic trails and coastal landscapes of Los Sueños Adventure Park
A 60 minute cruise around the canals with Netto-Bådene Boat Tours in Nyhavn was a great way to spend time learning about the history of Copenhagen, Denmark
Taking an afternoon trip to Florence was a fantastic way to revisit one of my favorite regions in Italy
The South Bay delivers coastal dining, craft breweries, and a laid-back energy from Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach to the cliffs of Palos Verdes
Silver Lake, Echo Park, and Los Feliz are LA at its most creative — natural wine bars, chef-driven dining, and a neighborhood soul all their own
Our evening food tour through Marrakesh with Soufiane Adnane showcased the city’s vibrant flavors and the true essence of Moroccan cuisine
Spending a week in Sicily during the "Sensational Sicily - Yoga, Culture + Self Discovery in Italy" retreat with Kimberly Larkin and James Bene was an extraordinary experience in balancing rest, yoga and adventure
Snowshoeing in a forest outside of Whistler, BC was truly a magical, one of a kind experience in the winter wonderland of Western Canada
The Aurora Borealis Experience offers guided Northern Lights tours from Yellowknife, with hotel pick ups in a 50 seater red bus.
The No Diet Club walking food tour in Montmartre serves up French favorites and local hidden gems while guiding you through the neighborhood’s historic streets
This Blue Fox Travel led bike tour adventure blended a guided train ride and market visit with a scenic cycling experience through Versailles
The day’s stops - from a film studio to traditional cooperatives - revealed the range of Moroccan culture and history
Santa Clarita is Los Angeles County's best kept secret - with a valley of distinct neighborhoods and a thriving local dining scene
Enjoying the guided snowshoeing tour with Tamarack Cross-Country Ski Center was a lovely way to enjoy the backcountry of Mammoth Lakes.
The walking tour "Venice: Highlights Tour, St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace" by Walks In Europe was a comprehensive dive into Venice's vibrant history
Visiting Chichen Itza and spending time at Xei-Ha in Tulum was a great way to spend the day in Cancun, Mexico
Studio City, Sherman Oaks, and Ventura Boulevard deliver some of the best sushi and chef-driven dining in all of Los Angeles
Insider Tours Berlin's "Berlin: Highlights of Berlin Walking Tour" from Get Your Guide, was one of the best, most comprehensive tours I've ever experienced
Culver City, Mar Vista, and Palms deliver some of the most interesting chef-driven dining and creative energy on the Los Angeles Westside
Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley deliver some of the best dining in greater Los Angeles — world-class Asian cuisine, historic architecture, and a cultural depth that rewards every visit
The AlgarExperience tour of the dolphins & sea caves and arches off the Algrave Coast was a lovely experience off the coast of Albufeira, Portugal
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