My mother has a theory that fish and houseguests only last three days. After traveling to more than 50 countries, I'm starting to think the same might apply to travel buddies. Except for the occasional unicorn who survives missed flights, sunrise photoshoots, and my questionable sleeping habits.”

Ten years later, I finally understand the meaning of Greek Maybe Time. It’s not about having no plan. It’s about slowing down, trusting yourself, and realizing that sometimes the most magical part of traveling isn’t what you see, but how a place makes you feel.

The Airport Theory says that if you’re meant to be on a flight, somehow, you’ll make it. After ten years of accidentally testing that theory around the world, I’m putting it to the test again on my way to Santorini—and learning that sometimes trusting the journey means letting yourself get dragged into the next chapter on the next available flight. ✈️

Every travel hack seems to start with “use your points.” Cute. What if you don’t have any? 😂 From using AI to find better-value hotels and hidden gems to free walking tours and knowing exactly where to splurge, these are the 5 things I actually do to travel for less without sacrificing the hotels, food, experiences—or, most importantly, the vibes.

Sometimes the seasons that feel like we’re standing still are actually the ones changing us the most. A tiny cicada named Jeremiah reminded me that there’s nothing wrong with spending a little time underground before you’re ready to fly.

No passport.

No TSA.

No jet lag.

Just one beautifully set table surrounded by great people who all shared one thing in common: a love of incredible food and wine.

Perfectionism is bullshit, and I’m finally starting to learn it. This is about bad weeks, McDonald’s drive-through cries, the imaginary court case I keep building against myself, and why none of it means I’m failing. Bad days are part of a great and sexy life too.

Please don’t ask me to book your trip. I’ll give you everything I know for free instead.

Finding Wanderland somewhere between my first and second squall.

Who says you can’t have it all?

Come for the world of Game of Thrones, stay for the vibrant, historic city that will entice all of your senses.

Trust me, just buy the damn plane ticket or book the hotel, you won’t regret it.

The most bizarre experience that lead to writing an article I never thought I needed to write or even thought about…until now.

Living in one of the most touristy cities in the world, you spend the majority of your time trying to avoid the high-traffic areas and it’s easy to forget how fun it is to be a tourist in your own city.