I recently co-hosted the Lux Travel Chat on Twitter, and we discussed what people are looking for in terms of experiences, to connect with local culture. Turns out, this is a high priority for many of you, so it’s no wonder programs like Airbnb’s Experiences or EatWith dining packages are booming.

After working with large hospitality brands around the world, I have spent the last few years traveling extensively around America — mainly to emerging markets — to speak with local business owners, to see what the next generation of hospitality & hotels are doing (boutique hotels, B&Bs, vacation homes, etc) and how they are getting everything right in terms of design, branding, collaboration, experiences and connecting to local culture.

Today is International Women’s Day and there are so many incredible individuals - past & present - to celebrate, along with supporting those coming up behind us. With so many female trailblazers throughout history, I thought I would share some historical female adventurers who made an impact.

When you need quiet & inspiration, this California-Arizona-New Mexico-Colorado road trip is for you too

Exploring the beautiful spaces that make California Magical (spoiler alert: not LA or SF)

I’ve recently had some friends in Canada and the UK look at me incredulously when I mention the multiple cities I have lived in, so I explained how America differs in terms of mobility.

I find myself at the tipping point of frustration with the lack of travel executives not speaking up in support of others

Chef José Andrés and his World Central Kitchen is truly doing God’s work. When government’s flailed, fought and generally did not provide, WCK was there.

I never miss an opportunity to hear someone’s story – especially from someone that I admire – so I leapt at the chance to interview Bozoma Saint John at the WeWork Global summit this week in Los Angeles.

While I have taken many trips to the wonderful town of Austin, it was Marfa, Texas that has long been beckoning me (as well as the Roundtop Antique Market, which is still on my list). This art hub in a small desert city in west Texas, has big things going on in a Wild West setting.

As we are on the cusp of a fresh new year, let’s explore how different cultures celebrate New Year’s Eve around the world.

It’s been a year of spontaneous road trips to places new & old, conversations with locals & business owners, education, activism, and creative adventures in trying to capture it all.

Who hasn’t had an African safari on their buck travel list? While there are many beautiful options, the East Africa countries of Kenya and neighboring Tanzania, are visions dreams are made of.

And we’re off to the holiday season! Talking beyond Black Friday-Cyber Monday Madness – here are some gems I have rounded up for this year’s special Gift Guide.

Looking for good podcasts or shows to binge/pass the time during your Thanksgiving travels (& into Christmas)? I’m an obsessive media binger and am sharing my lengthly list.

Thanksgiving week is here my friends – and just like we wrote about last year, there are travel tips to consider, as well as multiple ways to volunteer/give back.

Here come the holidays! For most of us, that means heading to colder climates for Thanksgiving and Christmas, and trying to stuff those sweaters and boots into you small suitcase is an annual challenge. Fear not, I have some tips for you

Friends at The Points Guy have rounded up a list of ‘best and worst airports’ for 2018, just in time for the Thanksgiving travel rush