Looking for a posh night out in London? If so, I have you covered! On a recent trip to my favorite city, I headed over to The London Edition which proved to be an elegant and hip destination for dinner and drinks. The hotel is located near Oxford Circus but far enough off the main drag to be out of sight of the average tourist. Upon entering the lobby, the tall, ornate ceiling, the large bar glowing with back-lit bottles of spirits, and the chic crowd were all telltale signs I’d found a popular spot for hip and upper-class London locals. On Travel with Kate, I have a rating system to review hotels, restaurants and other travel experiences. And I…
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I always explore my destinations far beyond the touristy parts of town and often through the eyes of native friends who can show me around. I am a local traveler. And just as there are all kinds of locals, there are all kinds of local travel experiences to be had. It just depends on which sides of a destination one chooses to discover. Personally, I like to jump around. I don’t simply want to eat at the neighborhood hole-in-the-wall restaurant or that trending food truck with amazing cuisine. I also want to have upscale dining experiences popular among locals. Sometimes I want to stay in a charming Airbnb listing. Other times I’ll opt for a lovely bed and breakfast. And…
As a travel journalist, I write for various online outlets, one of them being the Expedia Viewfinder Blog. Along with a close-knit group of prominent bloggers, I post about my journeys around the world. For the Expedia blog, I’ve covered destinations in Spain, The Bahamas, Mexico, Costa Rica, Italy, Hawaii, Utah, and my state of California. In fact, I’ve also made a habit of writing about my hometown of Los Angeles. And I’ve created a collection of works over the last few months on Expedia Viewfinder that are highly useful for planning a trip to my city. Here are 7 articles I’ve published on the platform so far all about where to eat and what to do in Los Angeles:…
London is an exciting foodie destination where cuisines from all over the world can be found with authenticity. And at Borough Market near London Bridge, you can taste many of these different flavors at the food stalls and small shops that fill the market. From artisan breads and cheese to paella with sangria, specialty chocolates, kebabs, pork sandwiches, and gelato the number of choices can be quite overwhelming. Lines for individual food stands can wrap around corners and cut through the crowds. You can sense an excitement in the air as people wait patiently for their meal to be served from a sizzling grill. I love coming to Borough Market to feel the energy of the place. But during lunch…
This year I’ve made two trips to San Francisco once for a wedding and another with my boyfriend to celebrate our anniversary. And whenever I am in this dynamic city I am blown away by how stunning it is, especially when you catch it on a sunny day. It’s the kind of destination that really warrants visiting popular landmarks to get a feel for the diversity of the city. And its especially worth it to trek to certain locations to see stunning vantages of the city. Here are my top three spots to do just that. These sites are so spectacular even the locals visit them on clear days. Number one on my list has to be Battery Spencer, across…
On my recent trip to Italy I was traveling with a group of other bloggers, learning all about the region of Gargano. Among my companions were fellow travel vloggers Cailin O’Neil of Travel Yourself and Rob Lloyd of Stop Having a Boring Life. The three of us are undoubtedly kindred spirits – pursuing a lifestyle that allows us the freedom to travel the world on a regular basis. And we realized it might be time to team up on a few videos giving our travel tips. While sitting poolside in Gargano, Italy at the Pellegrino Palace Hotel in Vieste we recorded three tips videos. One for each of our respective Youtube channels. Here is the one from my channel all…