Where do I get my best travel inspiration? Instagram, of course. I fell into Instagram black hole one day and came across a photo of a Bengal tiger in Ranthambore National Park. I quickly researched the park and discovered that you can go on safaris to see them! Safaris in India? How did I not …
Our take on the ever popular The Hype The Taj Mahal is one of the world’s most well-known and iconic architectural masterpieces. It’s also the world’s greatest symbol of love, built in memory of Shah Jahan’s (favorite) wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Reality We met our main guide for the trip, Nirmal, and …
First and foremost, at the time of writing (10 days in India), neither Paige nor I have had diarrhea! Now, back to our regularly scheduled program. While we’re avid travelers, we’re also India first-timers. So, we worked with India Personal Tours (IPT) to plan our 2 week trip in North India and arrange …
Two years ago, the Starwood Preferred Guest Card from Amex was having an amazing deal: 35,000 signup points (worth at least $945) and $95 annual waived for the first year. The card offers other great perks including the ability to reach elite status faster, no foreign transaction fees, and potential to earn valuable Starpoints. Read …
Our take on the ever popular The Hype Ever since Chef’s Table came out with its first episode on Massimo Bottura, there’s been a ton of hype around Osteria Francescana. So last year, we planned to celebrate our 1 year wedding anniversary with a trip to Emilia Romagna and dinner at Francescana. However, right …
If Chef’s Table has taught me anything, it’s that great food comes from great ingredients. So, we went straight to the source in Emilia Romagna (“the Breadbasket of Italy”) and visited the producers of the region’s most famous foods: Parmigiano Reggiano, Culatello di Zibello, and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. Parmigiano Reggiano: CiaoLatte The …
Since my incredible wife was doing all the driving in Italy, we decided to break up the 4 hour drive from Como to Venice by stopping in Rubano. Why this small town 45 minutes outside Venice? Not much except for one of the world’s best restaurants, Le Calandre.
My Love for SPG My love for the Starwood Preferred Guest program runs deep. I became a diehard SPG fan through my early career as a management consultant. During that time, I picked up some “tricks of the trade,” including some pretty crazy ways to get points, status, and awards:
For our last stop in Europe, we flew from Krakow to Milan for less than $50 per person on Ryanair. We picked up our rental car and drove the 2.5 hours to our hotel, Relais Villa Vittoria, in Laglio, located on Lake Como’s western shore.
Reflections on Auschwitz I didn’t know what to expect at Auschwitz. I didn’t know how I would feel. I didn’t know if we should post about being there. I didn’t know if we should show pictures of the largest mass murder site in human history – a place where 1.1 million died including 1.0 million …