Seeing the island differently with Air Maui

I am just cutting to the chase and saying: I loved everything about my helicopter tour with Air Maui, so if you're looking for an Air Maui review, I'm giving it two thumbs up! I got so many great photos that I wanted to share and a few tips to help you enjoy your ride

The Modern Hotel Honolulu | The BEST on Waikiki

After our 3 week trip in Hawaii Ben asked what my favorite bits were and right up there with surfing and helicopter rides I said our two nights at The Modern Hotel Honolulu. It really is that good that a hotel on its own can MAKE your trip. Look no further for where to stay in Honolulu.  Related:

Guide to LA from a local party girl

Today my bestie for the last 7 years, Alex, is going to tell us everything we need to know about LA. I got to visit her only once but she was the perfect tour guide showing me so much in just four days. This guide is great for first-timers because it has all the hot

A Luxury Guide to Baja California Mexico

Welcome to Backpacker's Boutique. Every Sunday, this spot will feature a new travel blogger. Some weeks it will be a really fun interview about packing, fashion, and fitness so you can snoop inside their bags & lives a little bit and other weeks it'll be a detailed luxury guide to a city the featured blogger/expat knows very well.  E-mail me if

12 Tips for Visiting the Biltmore

I was lucky enough to see the Biltmore house while I was living in Charlotte, North Carolina. Charlotte is hands down my favorite city in the U.S. and Asheville, location of the Biltmore, is only a couple hours away. I've listed 12 tips for visiting the Biltmore below. It's pretty straight forward, but for a first time visit

Taking Ben to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame // Cleveland

Although I was home in Ohio for a month, Ben only came for about a week, just in time for my best friend's wedding. He knew I lived out in the middle of nowhere, but I don't think he quite grasped it when he asked if we could spend a few days in NYC or Chicagao.

My Best Friend Got Married: Rachel & Ian

What would the point of this blog be if I couldn't share my best friend's wedding with you all? Rachel and I met in preschool when we were 3 or 4 and have been bestie's ever since. I made sure I was back in the U.S. for not just her wedding, but the other festivities.  Rach

Home in Ohio & A VIDEO of Ben Shooting a Gun for the First Time

I’ve been back in Goa now for a week, just in time for a few months of monsoon that comes through like a Dementor sucking up my soul and stealing sunshine and happiness. Ok, it's not that bad. I was in Ohio at my parent’s house for almost six weeks. It was the first time