Portland Luxury Travel Guide
Portland, Maine, is the perfect New England blend of fresh seafood, fantastic boutique shopping, comfortable accommodations, and outdoor adventures. Overlooking Casco Bay and dozens of small islands, it’s a wonderful…
A Sea of Cosmos
Cosmos are one of my favorite flowers, because they come in so many splendid colors, petal shapes, and sizes. Imagine my delight when my husband took me to one of…
Deer Isle Luxury Travel Guide
Seeking a quintessential New England summer adventure off the beaten path? Look no further than Deer Isle in Downeast Maine. There you’ll discover pristine beaches with unmatched shelling, organic, holistic…
Auberge Resorts
01. Mayflower Inn & Spa 02. THE WELL at Mayflower Inn & Spa 03. The Garden Room 04. Taste of the Country at Mayflower Inn & Spa 05. Wildflower Farms…
Luxury Travel Vlogs
I’ve dabbled in video, but I’ve never had time to be consistent with it or do much editing wise (whoops!). Soon, I’ll publish professionally edited traditional-style vlogs from my travels…
Kyoto Luxury Travel Guide
The Kyoto Luxury Travel Guide is full of the best temples, shrines, gardens, museums, and fine dining in Kyoto, as well as useful cultural notes, ideas for day trips to…
Atami | Castles | City Guides | Izu Peninsula
Atami Luxury Travel Guide
We loved staying in Atami during our time in the Izu Peninsula. Atami means “hot ocean” and is a reference to the area’s famous onsen and hot springs. It was…
Genshiyaki
Trying new foods is one of my favorite parts of visiting new places. It’s such a privilege to experience a different culture through food, particularly when eating local specialties prepared…
Soki Atami Hotel Review
Soki Atami is a relaxation hotel in Shizuoka’s Izu Peninsula, in Atami, Japan. We stayed here during our week exploring the Izu Peninsula and had the best time. The hotel…
Kawazu Seven Falls Hike
The Kawazu Seven Falls hike is a half-mile trail (1km) that traverses springs, rushing rivers, and a series of seven stunning waterfalls through the jungle of Kawazu. A mountainous area…
Kawazu Mountain Garden Shop
While hiking the Kawazu Seven Falls Trail in Kawazu, Japan (Izu Peninsula), we came across this darling miniature garden shop set-up. These tiny gardens, set within small bamboo planters, were…