Phuket with a group of my friends

7 Reasons You Should Book a Group Trip with Me

It’s official—we’re heading to Thailand in March 2024 and I’m so excited!! If you’ve never been to Thailand, then I can’t recommend joining me on this trip enough. You can always plan your own trip to Bangkok and Phuket, but it’s rare that you’ll get to experience an itinerary curated by me alongside a group …

Phuket Island Hopping

Travel with Me to Thailand! March 2024 Group Trip Itinerary & FAQs

Let’s travel to Thailand together! I’ve planned a group trip to Bangkok, Phuket and the Phi Phi Islands from March 8-14, 2024 and can’t wait for you to join me. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience, as you’ll not only get to explore Thailand with me but with a group of fellow food lovers! If you’ve never …

Villa Balbianello

Villa del Balbianello – Lake Como’s Famous Gardens from Casino Royale and Star Wars

This stunning property in Lake Como is iconic for many reasons. Besides being featured in Hollywood movies, Villa del Balbianello is located on the end of a small peninsula that juts into the center of Lake Como, making it visible from many of the central villages. It’s even on the label of all of the …

Passion Como Mortadella Sandwich

1 Day in Como City, Lake Como – Where to Eat and Explore

We’re in Lake Como for the very first time to celebrate two of our friends getting married. This gorgeous lake is at the foot of the Swiss Alps, so you have a combination of lush mountains and lakeside views. Here’s everything we ate and everywhere we explored during our first day in Como. Getting to …

Things to do in Florence - Duomo

Top Things to Do in Florence – What to Eat and Where to Explore

After 2 trips to Florence 2 summers in a row, I’ve truly fallen in love with this beautiful Tuscan city that feels like you time traveled back to the Renaissance. It has so much going for it, between the historic and ornate buildings and museums, bustling piazzas and markets, a river cutting through the city, …

Best Day EVER – How I Planned my Dream Hawaiian Destination Wedding at Kualoa Ranch

April 13, 2019 is a date I will treasure for the rest of my life. It’s been 2 years, but I can still remember every single moment of our incredible wedding day (with a big exception for the end of the night when almost EVERYONE at our wedding below 40 years old blacked out 😅). …

Associazione Chianti Hong Kong Italian Restaurant - Bistecca alla Fiorentina steak

Associazione Chianti | Black Sheep’s New Neighborhood Haunt for Soul-Satisfying Tuscan Fare in Hong Kong

The moment you walk into Associazione Chianti, you know exactly what you can expect from your meal here. You’re immediately greeted by a friendly “Buongiorno” from one of the staff manning the macelleria and salumeria counters, but the first thing that will truly hit your senses is the smell – the intoxicating smell of steaks being …