A Luxury Travel & Lifestyle Compendium
The Art Gallery of Ontario was one of my favorite art museums I’ve ever been to (and I’ve been to dozens!). From the flow of the exhibits, to the use of lighting and negative space, each exhibit was uniquely contrived to draw viewers in and create a unique space for local and international artists alike to share their
Toronto, Ontario and Niagara Falls are two of the most exciting and beautiful places in Canada, which is saying a lot, because the entire country is stunning. This itinerary is the perfect way to plan or inspire your perfect long weekend in the Toronto Area with lots of “this or that” options to customize your trip.
While I was researching where to go on our trip to Toronto, one building really stood out to me: Casa Loma. The Edwardian building jumped out at me, because it’s the only castle in a bustling metropolis, so it obviously stands out. The 98 room castle was built in the early 1900s by a wealthy…
These 20 Midwest Travel Destinations will prove just how much the midwest has so much to offer discerning travelers, from $5 billion art collections, luxury and concept car creation, world class luxury resorts, incredible flower festivals that attract visitors from all around the world, some of the bluest waters in the world, and so much more. Read on to see why travelers in the know are traveling to the Midwest in 2020.
Berlin’s Botanic Garden & Botanical Museum is home to more than 20,000 stunning flowering plants, as well as a castle shaped glasshouse that represents the more than 20,000 individual castles found scattered around Germany. This exceptional garden educates visitors on both native plant species as well as endangered plants, which serves to foster a deeper appreciation of nature and the environment, and the gardens also strive to encourage visitors to get involved in their communities to protect and become stewards of our natural world.
Visit Stirling Castle to enjoy spectacular royal gardens & architecture, learn about Scotland’s historical figures like William Wallace, Robert the Bruce, Mary Queen of Scots, and many others who either lived at Stirling Castle, were coronated at Stirling Castle, or fought battles near the castle. This castle, that may be nearly 1,000 years old, is a fascinating look back into the lives of Renaissance era monarchs.
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 nearly a dozen nearby cities, and advice on what to wear, how to spend rainy days, and much more. Travelers with distinguished tastes will immediately be drawn to Kyoto’s many Michelin Star restaurants, cultural events and learning opportunities, luxury ryokan, and traditional crafts.
I love my Birdies leather loafers, because they’re comfortable, supportive, and each purchase supports Project Glimmer, which helps empower underserved teenage girls to help them feel confident, worthy, and prepared to take on life’s challenges. Read on to see how I style them, how they’re constructed, and how you can save $20 off your first purchase from Birdies!
Fushimi Inarir Taisha Shrine is perhaps Japan’s most famous and photographed shrine. This beautiful collection of thousands of red torii gates, which wind up and around Kyoto’s Mt. Inari, leads visitors through breathtaking views of the city of Kyoto, Japan’s ancient capital city, and offers incredible insight into Japanese culture and traditions. Read on to see how to reach the shrine, what to do at the shrine, where to eat near the shrine, and much more.
2019 has been an incredible year. As the best decade of my life draws to a close, I wanted to reflect on the wonderful places I’ve traveled this past year. Like last year, I’m sharing my favorite image from each place I visited this year, to share the beautiful places I’ve been, and to hopefully inspire you to take a journey on your own as well in the new year! As always, thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for your support. It means the world to me!
Disneyland in Anaheim, California is often called “The Happiest Place on Earth”, and for good reason! Every aspect of the park is carefully designed to be an incredible experience from the moment you set foot inside the park, until long after you leave. The staff, or cast members as they’re called, are exceptional and will do whatever it takes to help guests have a great time, and with endless dining, lodging, and experience options, there’s something for everyone at Disneyland!
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