In May 2022, Ary and I set off to Greece for our honeymoon! Thanks to Marriott points we earned through the Marriott Bonvoy credit card signup bonus and hosting our wedding at a Marriott property, we stayed at the Semiramis Hotel—a truly “groovy” spot with vibrant Barbie-like vibes throughout, located in the Kifisia neighborhood. One…
Airbnb Review: A Colonial Style Home in Merida, Mexico
We just got back from beautiful Mérida, Mexico in the Yucatan peninsula where we were scoping out Mexican destination wedding venues for our upcomming nuptiuals and needless to say, we absolutely fell in love with the region. While Mérida is still considered off the beaten path, it’s noticably showing up on more people’s radar. The…
Hotel Review: Posada Salentein in Valle de Uco, Argentina
Experience the most luxurious wine retreat in Mendoza, Argentina at Posada Salentein. I would consider Posada Salentein, nestled underneath the foothill of the Andes, is the oldest winery in Valle de Uco, Mendoza. The winery is on 4,942 acres of land and are makers of premium wines including Salentein, Killka and Portillo, some of Argentina’s best malbec…
Hotel Review: Tupungato Divino in Mendoza, Argentina
The views of the Andes mountain range in Valle de Uco, Argentina offers a captivating escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. This is the Mendoza province, also known as wine country and it’s not to be missed, especially if you are looking for a unique Argentinean experience and an opportunity to indulge…
Hotel Review: Park Hyatt Buenos Aires
The day that I landed in Buenos Aires I couldn’t be any happier to finally make it to what people call the Paris of South America, however I do believe that Buenos Aires completely has its own personality. With a few minor setbacks, like my luggage not making it onto my flight, I was anxious to start…
Five Great Boutique Hotels in Southeast Asia
There is something quite uniquely special about boutique hotels from design elements which creates personality for the hotel to the personality of the staff. Boutique hotels tend to also stray away from typical styles most of big named hotels have and tend to blend in with the environment that they are in which can really…
Hotel Review: Crowne Plaza Bangkok Lumpini Park
While backpacking through Southeast Asia, I plan to mix up the accommodations and spend my nights between luxury brand named hotels, bungalows, hostels, family owned bed and breakfasts and maybe couch surf here and there. I know, I know it’s not very backpacker like, but one of the cheapest ways we travel is by taking…