10 best luxury gifts for the holidays, according to readers

Enjoy spoiling someone you love this season

Photo courtesy of wundervisuals // Getty Images Looking to spend a little extra on a loved one this holiday season? These 10 items, voted as the best splurge-worthy gifts by our readers, make great extravagant presents – everything from practical stocking stuffers to ultra-glamorous indulgences. Photo courtesy of Ryan Daughtridge No. 10: Hybrid E-Board V3 […]

San Francisco to Milan, Italy for only $390 roundtrip (Jan-Mar dates)

November 24, 2022 Cheap flights from San Francisco to Milan, Italy for only $390 roundtrip with TAP Air Portugal.   DEPART:San Francisco, USA   ARRIVE:Milan, Italy   RETURN:San Francisco, USA   DATES:Availability from January to March 2023 Example dates: .tooltip-inner {background-color: #FFFFB5;color:black;padding:8px;text-align:left;max-width:320px;} ]]>16th-23rd Jan16th-25th Jan16th-26th Jan19th-26th Jan19th-30th Jan23rd-30th Jan26th Jan – 6th Feb30th Jan – […]

9 must-see places to add to your Great Ocean Road itinerary

Rock formations along the Great Ocean Road

The Great Ocean Road is Victoria’s coastal road to adventure and the world’s longest war memorial. It was built by World War One soldiers in memory of those who lost their lives in war. It is one of the most iconic road trips in Australia and the world. It’s no surprise then that it’s a […]

How to make an easy Italian walnut pasta sauce

Italian walnut sauce, dinner is served

Photo courtesy of Overseas Adventure Travel A few years ago, my husband Tony and I decided to pay a visit to some of his relatives in the Dolomite region of Northern Italy. It was early fall, and they were excited that the walnut crop was at its peak as they wanted to treat us to […]

Tunis, Tunisia to Prague, Czech Republic for only $191 USD roundtrip (Jan-Mar dates)

November 23, 2022 Cheap flights from Tunis, Tunisia to Prague, Czech Republic for only $191 USD roundtrip with Air France.   DEPART:Tunis, Tunisia   ARRIVE:Prague, Czech Republic   RETURN:Tunis, Tunisia   DATES:Availability from January to March 2023 Example dates: .tooltip-inner {background-color: #FFFFB5;color:black;padding:8px;text-align:left;max-width:320px;} ]]>10th-17th Jan14th-21st Jan17th-24th Jan18th-25th Jan19th-26th Jan20th-27th Jan21st-28th Jan28th Jan – 4th Feb30th Jan […]

Moving to Bali: Things to Know Before You Go

Uluwatu, Bali

Heads up: some of the links on this site are affiliate links. If you click and make a booking or purchase, I’ll make a commission (at no extra cost to you). I partner with companies I personally use and the $$ goes towards creating more awesome, free travel content.  Bali has a thriving expat community […]

Short stay: Le Jardin des Douars, Essaouira, Morocco

Le Jardin des Douars is the traditional Moroccan kasbah stylishly reimagined, sitting high above Essaouira on Morocco’s Atlantic coast. Purpose built, less than two decades ago, to provide 21st century indulgent luxury, Le Jardin des Douars, recalls the architecture of a sun-baked-mud kasbah. And the name? In Arabic a douar is a small village, sometimes […]

9 of the best things to do indoors in Portland, Oregon

The Nines is all about luxury and comfort

Portland, Oregon is known for its gorgeous scenery, its hiking trails and its outdoorsy lifestyle. It’s also known for rain – the city gets around 36 inches of rain per year. But Portlanders are clever, and they’ve created an indoor culture of coffeehouses, donut shops and craft breweries to keep themselves happy whatever the weather. […]

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Los Angeles, USA for only $495 USD roundtrip (Jan-Mar dates)

November 20, 2022 Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Los Angeles, USA for only $495 USD roundtrip with American Airlines.   DEPART:Rio de Janeiro, Brazil   ARRIVE:Los Angeles, USA   RETURN:Rio de Janeiro, Brazil   DATES:Availability from January to March 2023 Example dates: .tooltip-inner {background-color: #FFFFB5;color:black;padding:8px;text-align:left;max-width:320px;} ]]>29th Jan – 6th Feb30th Jan – […]

Perfect Weekend in Santa Fe!

Downtown Santa Fe, New Mexico

Heads up: some of the links on this site are affiliate links. If you click and make a booking or purchase, I’ll make a commission (at no extra cost to you). I partner with companies I personally use and the $$ goes towards creating more awesome, free travel content.  Santa Fe is such a unique […]