Samoa Sinalei Reef Resort & Spa
Samoa's Sinalei Reef Resort and Spa is the gateway to experiencing the charm and beauty of the South Pacific. I flew from Fiji to Apia via Fiji Airways on an overcast afternoon. We were picked up by the Sinalei Reef…
Small Island, Big Playground | Namotu Island, Fiji
In Barbarian Days, William Finnegan describes his experience surfing Fiji back in 1978, and deems it the best place in the world for surfing. And he would know- he's surfed pretty much everywhere. Needless to say, I had some pretty…
Staying at the Newly-Opened Club Med Michés resort
I'm a huge fan of Club Med after experiencing Club Med Kani and Finolhu in the Maldives and Club Med Tomamu in Japan. I was invited to experience the newly-opened Club Med Michés resort in the Dominican Republic for 4…
Sri Lanka: 3 week travel diary
Last year, I visited the Southern Province of Sri Lanka and instantly fell in love with the laid-back surf towns and perfect little long-board waves. Little did I know that my brief experience didn't even begin to scratch at the…
Bali Travel Diary
It's crazy to think that this is my third time coming to Bali, but I love it and there's no doubt in my mind that I'll keep coming back again for more and more because you get everything here: adventure,…
Hawaii Adventures in Kauai and Oahu
Kauai Known as the "Garden Isle" for its lush greenery and majestic mountains, Kauai has been on the top of my destination list for quite some time. Luckily, one of the girls from my Mentawais trip (shout out to Kiana)…
Club Med Tomamu Hokkaido: Japan’s Winter Wonderland
Skiing in Hokkaido is something I've always wanted to do, and on a recent trip to Japan, I caught the very end of the winter ski season at the all-inclusive, ski-in/ski-out resort Club Med Tomamu. Getting there: My mom and I…
Mentawais Girl’s Boat Surf Trip
What happens when you let loose 11 girls on a boat in the Mentawais for 10 days? You get a clothesline full of bikinis, party waves, full moon dance parties, and friendships that will last forever- in other words, you…
Japan Travel Diary: Okinawa
Okinawa is a lesser-known island chain of Japan, known for its pristine beaches, tropical climate, and World War II battle sites. Despite its bloody history, Okinawa is a beautiful place to visit with lots to do. The Okinawa prefecture is made…
Japan Travel Diary: Shirakawago, Mt. Fuji, Tokyo
I have visited my mom's side of the family in Japan almost every summer for most of my life. However, this was the first time visiting in the winter season, so I was able to see it in a whole…