Red Fish Blue Fish
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
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
The Butcher’s Daughter in West Hollywood is a plant-forward restaurant and juice bar on Melrose Ave, serving an all-day vegetarian menu
Queen’s Raw Bar & Grill in Eagle Rock is a Charleston-inspired seafood restaurant serving Low Country classics and craft cocktails
Pazzo Gelato is a Silver Lake gelato shop serving small-batch, farmers’ market-driven flavors in dairy and non-dairy options — plus great coffee
Cold Shoulder is a cocktail bar in Los Angeles known for inventive drinks in a stylish, intimate atmosphere with a modern neighborhood vibe
Lunch at The Restaurant at Auberge du Soleil was an incredible introduction to a wonderful weekend in wine country of Northern California.
Having my birthday dinner at La Paix, a Michelin starred restaurant in Tokyo, Japan, was a bespoke experience in French and Japanese cuisine
At Denver’s Michelin-starred The Wolf’s Tailor, Japanese and Italian traditions are fused together using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients
The Michelin starred Expendio de Maíz offers a casual, communal dining experience centered on bespoke Mexican cuisine without a fixed menu
Lunch at 45 Grill & Health offered me life giving views of Lake Geneva while enjoying mouth watering cuisine and wine of the region
Dinner at SingleThread Restaurant was an experience in decadent perfection - from service to presentation to taste - in Healdsburg, California
Pretty plating.....
Overlooking Central Park, Per Se in New York offers a luxurious culinary experience with artfully presented dishes that blend French technique with seasonal ingredients.
Bar Crenn offers refined French inspired cuisine and exceptional cocktails in an intimate, artfully designed setting in in San Francisco, California
Dinner at Citrin x Mélisse was a delicious experience of gastronomic pleasure, in Santa Monica, California
Dinner at Orsa & Winston is a delicious journey into the culinary mind of Chef Josef Centeno, pairing Italian and Japanese inspiration in DTLA
Mizumi restaurant, in Wynn Las Vegas offers a decadent Japanese menu within a refined and beautiful environment in Las Vegas, Nevada
Dinner at The Duchess restaurant at the W Hotel Amsterdam was a delicious, Michelin star delight - in Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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
Noma. Table of four. Casual perfection, defined.
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.
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 The French Laundry. Table for one. Culinary Excellence.
Holbox is a Michelin starred seafood counter serving vibrant Yucatán-style dishes in a relaxed food hall setting
Dinner after listening to jazz at Montreux Jazz Café was the quintessential Montreux experience, in Montreux, Switzerland
Dinner at Pasta Bar Los Angeles by Scratch Restaurants was a creative, curious and - above all else - delicious affair in Encino, California
Kato in Los Angeles' Arts District offers a Michelin-starred Taiwanese-inspired tasting menu, blending Asian-American flavors in a sleek, minimalist space
Towering over the Manhattan skyline, the Centurion New York showcases a menu of contemporary cuisine, expertly led by Chef Daniel Boulud
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
A group dinner at Citrin for DineLA Restaurant Week was a great backdrop for conversation and delicious bites in Santa Monica
Before it burned down, The Restaurant at Meadowood Napa Valley gave me an absolutely incredible, stunning night of service and food
Dinner at 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea at Lost Spirits Distillery was deliciously, batshit wild - and perfectly fitting for Las Vegas
My dinner at Smyth was an incredible experience of relaxed culinary refinement through cuisine and service in Chicago, Illinois
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
Beckon in Denver, Colorado, is an intimate, chef-driven restaurant offering a seasonal tasting menu that highlights meticulously crafted dishes.
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 HA’ restaurant was the perfect way to celebrate my birthday at Hotel Xcaret México in Tulum, Mexico
Sushi by Scratch Restaurants in Cedar Creek outside of Austin is everything I love about omakase: decadence, deliciousness - and fun
Dinner at Jont in Washington DC firmly placed the cuisine of the restaurant as one of my favorite dining experiences in the United States
The Butchart Gardens is a 55-acre garden featuring seasonal floral landscapes and immersive walking paths set on Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Clipper Vacations offers a high-speed passenger ferry from Seattle’s Pier 69 to Victoria’s Inner Harbour, highlighted with scenic Puget Sound views
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
The Maldives and Dubai make the most extraordinary pairing - overwater villas on the Indian Ocean followed by desert safaris and the Burj Khalifa.
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
Copenhagen is Scandinavia's most livable city, where New Nordic cuisine, design hotels, and culture make it unmissable - with Malmö just across the bridge.
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
From the blue streets of Chefchaouen and the ancient medinas of Fes to the silence of the Sahara at sunrise - Morocco exceeded everything I expected
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.
Vermont is a winter wonderland where snow activity and New England charm meet one of the country's most celebrated craft beer scenes
San Diego delivers craft breweries, coastal dining, kayaking the La Jolla caves, and a neighborhood energy that stretches from the Gaslamp Quarter to Coronado and beyond
Whale watching off Maui, fresh poke on Kauai, and early morning paddleboarding - salt air, slow mornings, and the Aloha life in full
Mammoth Lakes delivers world-class snowboarding, craft breweries, and a mountain town energy that brings me back every single season
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.
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
Colorado delivers world-class skiing, Michelin-starred Denver dining, hot springs, and a craft brewery scene that stretches across the Rockies
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
Santorini is Greece's most iconic island — where clifftop dinners, sunset boat tours, and the whitewashed beauty of Oia make every moment feel cinematic
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
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
London is endlessly rewarding - with great museums, a delicious dining scene, and a city that revealed something new everywhere I wandered
Costa Rica delivers rainforest adventures, volcano views, Pacific coast seafood, and a pura vida pace that makes every day feel like a full life lived well
From Montreux's lakeside promenade to Glacier 3000 and Château de Chillon, Switzerland delivers more beauty per mile than anywhere in Europe.
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
New Orleans is America's most soulful city — where jazz fills every street, Creole cuisine rewrites the rules, and Mardi Gras turns the whole city into the world's greatest party
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.
Anchorage is Alaska's most accessible gateway — where glaciers, wildlife, and America's Great North are closer than you think
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.
Upstate New York delivers farm-to-table dining, Finger Lakes wineries, Adirondack adventures, and a Hudson Valley art scene worth every mile from NYC
Mexico City is one of the world's great culinary capitals — ancient streets, tequila tours, and Michelin-starred dining all in one extraordinary city
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
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
Conrad Las Vegas at Resorts World is a luxury Strip hotel offering stylish rooms, outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and access to 40+ restaurants and a massive casino
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
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
Touring Bruges and Ghent with Brussels City Tours was an overall delightful experience in exploring historic areas of Belgium
A guided walk through Rabat, Morocco with our guide Abdul revealed the city’s vibrant mix of historic landmarks, kasbah streets, and local flavors
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
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
Taking the Twilight Trastevere Rome Food Tour by Eating Europe Rome during my first night in Rome was a brilliant idea
Alaska’s Finest Tours & Adventures provides guided Anchorage adventures that combine iconic sightseeing with local flavors and expert interpretation
Koreatown, East Hollywood, and Thai Town run on their own rhythm — authentic dining, late nights, and a cultural energy that defines central Los Angeles
Our evening food tour through Marrakesh with Soufiane Adnane showcased the city’s vibrant flavors and the true essence of Moroccan cuisine
A evening snowshoeing experience with a Naturalist from Walking Mountains was an incredible exploration of the winter wonderland of Vail, Colorado
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
Taking a Vespa tour of Rome, Italy with Bici & Baci Tours was the best way to see Rome in a refreshing new light
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
The Aurora Borealis Experience offers guided Northern Lights tours from Yellowknife, with hotel pick ups in a 50 seater red bus.
The "Historical Walking Tour with Chocolate and Waffle Tastings" Tour I booked as an introduction to Brussels, Belgium was a wonderful way to see the best of the city - in under 3 hours.
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
A busy day exploring Fes - from palaces to the tannery in Fes El Bali - gave me a deeper insight into the city’s culture and history.
The Sail & Snorkel Tour with De Palm Tours was an absolutely perfect mid morning adventure in Aruba
During our private walking tour, Fatima Habte revealed Chefchaouen as a living tapestry of history, culture, and community
Visiting Chichen Itza and spending time at Xei-Ha in Tulum was a great way to spend the day in Cancun, Mexico
Santa Clarita is Los Angeles County's best kept secret - with a valley of distinct neighborhoods and a thriving local dining scene
Unfortunately, this Evening Food Tour with Fork & Walk Tours Berlin focused on Turkish food - not the expected German fare.
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
Snowshoeing in a forest outside of Whistler, BC was truly a magical, one of a kind experience in the winter wonderland of Western Canada
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
My time in Morocco became a transformative blend of connection, self-discovery, and cultural learning, filled with unforgettable moments and practical lessons for traveling with openness and joy
This evening walking tour of the Gion District in Kyoto, Japan was definitely a unique experience in managing tour expectations
"The West Highlands, Lochs & Castles" tour was the perfect way to comfortably see the nooks, crannies and backroads of Scotland in a day
Walking the cobblestone streets of Cefalu, I felt mesmerized by ancient structures meeting modern times
The Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral & Dover Tour by Evan Evans offered me a comprehensive and intellectually stimulating day outside of London.
Exploring highlights with "Venice: Walking Tour & Gondola Ride" group tour by Venice City Tours was a great introduction to the city
Downtown Los Angeles delivers the city's deepest dining history amid the area's most historic core
Our walking tour of Agrigento with our tour guide, Luigi, showcased a cornucopia of ancient cathedrals and a vintage theater while sidestepping raindrops
Ken's Tours of Lower Antelope Canyon offers an unforgettable experience, immersing visitors in the stunning beauty of the canyon's swirling sandstone walls
From the Sunset Strip to the quiet estates of Bel Air, this is Los Angeles at its most luxurious and most storied
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
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
This Blue Fox Travel led bike tour adventure blended a guided train ride and market visit with a scenic cycling experience through Versailles
Kayaking the La Jolla Caves with Everyday California provided a fun way to enjoy the Pacific Ocean, off the San Diego area coastline
Royal Sunset Dinner Cruise with Alii Nui Charters was the perfect experience for a night out on the water in Maui, Hawaii
Booking a planned tour of Istanbul through Airbnb allowed me to explore the Asia side of Istanbul in a challenging yet rewarding way
The Tupuna Safari 4x4 Tour in Bora Bora offers a scenic off-road adventure led by a local guides, combining panoramic views with cultural and historical insights
Longhorn Cavern State Park in Texas is a fascinating geological site featuring stunning underground rock formations shaped by centuries of natural forces.
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
This walking tour through Roma Norte offered a comfortable group experience to discover Mexico City's vibrant cultural soul through tacos and mezcal
Nearly a year after my mom's death, I saw my favorite yoga teacher had space in his upcoming Mexico retreat. All I could think was, "go." So, I did.
Experiencing the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve with Arabian Adventures was a buffet of adventure in the Dubai desert
The AlgarExperience tour of the dolphins & sea caves and arches off the Algrave Coast was a lovely experience off the coast of Albufeira, Portugal
The Northern Lights Tour Yellowknife by Yellowknife Vacations delivers expertly guided aurora viewing with local insight
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