I've traveled all over the world, and the best experiences are always with locals. One of the most memorable was recently, while in Sri Lanka. I was fortunate enough to be invited for tea and a small snack at the home of a local family. It was an impromptu get together, and while brief, it was an honest peek at daily Sri Lankan life, highlighted by their wonderful culture and … [Read more...]
Rabbie’s Northern Ireland & Atlantic Coast Tour Day 1: Belfast and Giant’s Causeway
We started Rabbie's Northern Ireland and the Atlantic Coast Tour on my daughter’s 13th birthday. The trip was a complete surprise to her, and I wanted her actual birth day to be special. We left London just the day before by Rail and Sail to make the beginning of the tour in Dublin. I had been in contact with Rabbie’s for a few weeks prior to organize the tour for my … [Read more...]
Behind the Wheel: Driving the Pacific Coast Highway from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
There are few drives in the U.S. more picturesque than the Pacific Coast Highway. At more than 650 miles, it covers a wide variety of scenic landscapes, though most people take the route for the stunning coastal views that can only be found in California. When Kia invited me on a drive along this epic highway— from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara— I had what I call a “pinch … [Read more...]
Wild Elephant Safari at Minneriya National Park in Sri Lanka
I never in my wildest dreams thought I would see elephants in the wild— yet, there I was, at Minneriya National Park in Sri Lanka, absolutely in awe of my surroundings. The journey to Sri Lanka from the U.S. is long, there's no doubt about it, but every single hour that I spent on a plane or in a van was worth seeing elephants in their natural habitat. It is truly beyond … [Read more...]
Touring Stonehenge and Bath from London
I never anticipated how much time and effort I would spend planning a family vacation in Europe. Looking back, it's amazing that I pulled the feat off at all. What started with cheap flights to London to celebrate my daughter's birthday turned into three weeks abroad visiting four different countries. I have to say, it was all worth it though because we're back and have a … [Read more...]
Discovering The Sweet Side of Paris
From the moment I found out that I was having a girl, I dreamed of taking my daughter to Paris. I know that sounds a bit dramatic, but I named her after the City of Light, so it was perfectly fitting. The goal was always to visit for her 13th birthday because at that age she'd be able to remember the experience. My daughter knew of my intentions to take her to Paris one … [Read more...]
Dusseldorf: Gateway to Europe and so much more
Earlier this year I had the extreme privilege of attending Karneval in Dusseldorf, Germany (a huge party similar to Mardi Gras!) with airberlin and the Düsseldorf Tourist Board. I had visited various other cities in Germany previously, but this was my first time in Dusseldorf— and I'm so happy I made the trip. Getting to Dusseldorf was incredibly easy on airberlin. I took … [Read more...]
