R.I.P. Crystal Cruises (Update: Returning in 2023!)
UPDATE: After being arrested and confiscated in the Bahamas, both the Serenity and Symphony have been purchased by Abercrombie & Kent and will sail again in 2023.
Why I Travel: For the Food, But Also For the Unexpected
My rickshaw driver keeps pace with Hanoi’s speeding taxis as he peddles me through the Old Quarter. The cool wind against my face brings temporary relief from Vietnam’s stifling summer…
The Disappearing Art and Rhythm of Chinese Tea in Hong Kong
There is a mystical quality to the tea ceremony that becomes clearer only with practice and time, but the art of Chinese tea is fading. Sadly, most of Hong Kong’s traditional tea shops have disappeared. I’ve been thinking a lot about Chinese tea lately...
Happy 10th Birthday to Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands!
It’s hard to believe it’s been 10 years since the opening of Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. Instantly iconic, the resort’s rooftop infinity pool became a must-see attraction for jet-setters the world over.
Moveable Beast: My Trip Aboard the Maiden Flight of the A380
Singapore Airlines flight SQ380—the first commercial flight of the Airbus A380—taxied down the runway of Singapore’s Changi International Airport. I was strapped into seat 26F, in the second-to-last row of…
Photo of the Week: South China Sea
Sunsets at sea are the best. Here's one from the South China Sea, from my last cruise on the Crystal Symphony. The colors in the sky were absolutely magical that day.
7 Random Shots of Shanghai
Shanghai. Seven shots. Totally random. For more travel inspiration and photos, I invite you to follow me and join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
5 Shots: The Puli Shanghai
Here's a ridiculously short glimpse of the Puli hotel in Shanghai. P.S. You'll want to bring your swimsuit for this hotel.