Margotto Hawaii, Oahu

The Truffle Restaurant Waikiki

The Truffle Restaurant Everyone deserves to experience something lavish once in a while, whether it be celebrating an anniversary, birthday, new job or just realizing you need to treat yourself!  As a foodie, dining in excellence is my favorite way to pamper myself.  Now what things come to your mind … Continue reading

Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden, Oahu

Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden

“To make a place of peace and tranquility” There is something magical about Hawaii.  It’s always hard to compile a list on must do’s for first time visitors.  But after my latest visit I’ve decided it’s high time I start posting about some of my absolute places to visit in … Continue reading

San Paolo Pizza and Wine, Waikiki Oahu

San Paolo Pizza and Wine

Brazilian Pizza in Hawaii Now I don’t know about you, but I am usually STARVING after spending a day on the beach.  I had pizza on the brain and nothing else was going to satisfy my taste buds.  The problem was, I didn’t want to end up in some pizza … Continue reading

Tropical Tribe, Waikiki Hawaii

Açaí Bowls Waikiki Oahu

Açaí bowls These wellness bowls have been all the rage for a while now and with good reason.  They boost cognitive health, lower cholesterol, customizable according to your own preferences and of course, are very pretty to look at. I’ve always found açaí bowls perfect for a day on the … Continue reading

Homestay in Sa Pa (H’Mong Village)

Hmong Village Vietnam

Sa Pa Vietnam “Don’t go to Sa Pa.” I can’t count the amount of times we heard this phrase tossed around during our research into Vietnam.  To be honest, we reached the point where we were no longer interested after watching countless videos of tourists being hounded by sales people. … Continue reading

Where to Stay in Hanoi Old Quarter, Vietnam

Hanoi Cafe and Airbnb

Best Airbnb in Old Quarter Hanoi It is stressful enough to travel across the world, especially when its to a new country for the first time.  So if you’re like me you like to be as prepared ahead of time as you can to make the first few days easier … Continue reading

Restaurant, Ristorante Degli Amici

Fresh Eggplant Pasta

Best Pasta in Italy I recently spent a month living on the Amalfi coast in Italy, eating incredible food, enjoying the views, and dreading coming home.  Now that I’m back home I have to tell you about a hidden gem we discovered in a little town called ‘Seiano’.  Being a … Continue reading

Walla Walla Steak Co. Crossbuck Brewing

Steak co bar

There is a new restaurant that is making quite the splash in Walla Walla Washington.  Recently rated on America’s top 100 best wine restaurants by Wine Enthusiast (link to article here).  So what started the Steak Co?  The four owners Dan Thiessen, Steven Brack, Paul MacKay and Philip Christofides.  The idea … Continue reading