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Phuket: A Five Day Itinerary

Phuket: A Five Day Itinerary

Phuket is a beautiful place to be in January. It’s warm and sunny, the people are friendly, the food is great, and there’s plenty to do and see. Even though there are enough things to see in Phuket to pack a five day itinerary, don’t 

Two Days in Seattle

Two Days in Seattle

I had been wanting to visit Seattle for years so when flights were oddly cheap for a random weekend in August, I jumped on the chance to go. We flew out on a Thursday night and spent all of Friday and Saturday in the city. 

Santorini in Two and a Half Days

Santorini in Two and a Half Days

We spent two and a half leisurely days on Santorini between a quick stop in Athens and a wedding on Crete. We didn’t pack too many activities into our days on Santorini and that made for a perfectly relaxing and romantic trip. Itinerary Day One: 

Athens in Two Days

Athens in Two Days

My July trip to Greece started and ended in Athens. While it’s possible to fly direct to an island or layover in Athens without leaving the airport, I think it’s worthwhile to spend a day or two in the city. I say this with the disclaimer 

Thai Golden Bags with Green Curry

Thai Golden Bags with Green Curry

One of my favorite parts of my recent trip to Thailand was the cooking class. I learned so much about Thai food and culture and came away with some great recipes. One of things that we learned to cook was Toong Tong or golden bags. As 

Easter Brunch Place Cards

Easter Brunch Place Cards

Last year I hosted family Easter brunch at my house. As it was my first shot at hosting a family holiday event, which I think is some sort of rite of passage into adulthood, I decided to go all out with place cards and everything.