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Around the World in 80 Sips
Spirituality doesn’t always mean saying no. For me, it means saying yes with intention. Sharing a glass of wine with friends, raising a cocktail in celebration or toasting life’s little milestones can be as sacred as quiet reflection. For some, the path is dry; for others, it’s about mindful enjoyment. Either way, it’s not about what’s in the glass but rather the joy, gratitude and connection we pour into it.
Angel’s Margarita, Angels and Bagpipes, Edinburgh, Scotland
Blackberry Bramble, 100 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
Pina Colada, Anakena Hopu, Easter Island, Chile
Santa Lucia, The Singular Santiago, Santiago, Chile
Tiki Mapu, CHRE, Santiago, Chile
Espresso Martini, Mimi e Coco, Rome, Italy
Negroni, Antica Torre di Tornabuoni 1, Florence, Italy
Last Word, Venice Hotel, Venice, Italy
Maracuya Sour, Gusto RistoBar, La Paz, Bolivia
Blood Orange Mimosa, Relais II Falconiere & Spa, Corona (Tuscany), Italy
Hard Lemonade, Sofitel Legend Old Cataract, Aswan, Egypt
Strawberry Basil Martini, Camelot Cafe, Krakow, Poland
Ice Cream Martini, EPCOT, Orlando, Florida
Mudslide, Hemingways, Nairobi, Kenya
Blue Moon, House of AiA, Riveria Maya, Mexico
Sangria, Mercado de San Miguel, Madrid, Spain
Pomegranate Martini, Casa Gangotena, Quito, Ecuador
Cloudstepper, Mashpi Lodge, Quito, Ecuador
Meadow Lady, Fortnum & Mason, London, England
Beirut, Luz Culinary Wine Lodge, Jose Ignacio, Uruguay
Rüdesheimer Kaffee, Rüdesheimer Kaffee Haus, Rüdesheim am Rhine, Germany
Yellowbird and Citrus Sunset, Incanto, Cuzco, Peru
Homebird Daiquiri, The G Hotel & Spa, Galway, Ireland
Hard Raspberry Lemonade, The Potting Shed, Sydney, Australia
Pineapple Daiquiri, InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa, Moorea, Tahiti
Mojito, The Alexander, Inverness, Scotland
Espresso Martini, La Vinoteca, Santiago, Chile
It, Bar One, Inverness, Scotland
Spicy Margarita, Downtown Mexico Hotel, Mexico City, Mexico
1890, Hotel B, Lima, Peru
Cappuccino, Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
Sour Cherry Martini, The Four Seasons, Bora Bora, Tahiti
Ánh Sáng, The Muse, Mia Saigon, Saigon, Vietnam
Ginger Gear, Bike & Barrel, The Residency, Puducherry, India
The Currency of Honey, Bamboo Bar, The Oriental, Bangkok, Thailand
Egg Coffee, Little Hanoi, Saigon, Vietnam
Mint Spritzer, Good Earth Cafe, Khan Market, New Delhi, India
House Chianti, Trattoria Le Mossacce, Florence, Italy
Ginja, Sintra, Portugal
Ramos Gin Fizz, Tujague’s, New Orleans, Louisiana
Cappuccino, Noir Coffee Shop, Paris, France
Wicked Witch, Leopard Bar, Cape Town, South Africa
Velvet Leopard, Leopard Bar, Cape Town, South Africa
Grapefruit Margarita, Tengile River Lodge, Sabi Sands, South Africa
3 Citrus, Casa Antonieta, Oaxaca, Mexico
2024 Tannât Rose, Narbona Wine Lodge, Carmelo, Uruguay
Huckleberry Milkshake, Victor’s Emporium, Victor, Idaho
El Gobernador, Chipe Libre Republica, Santiago, Chile
Kontiki, Restaurante Vinoteca, Santiago, Chile
Dulce de Lèche Licor Creama, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Caipirinha, Cortico Carioca, Rio, Brazil
Metztli, House of AiA, Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Molegroni, Los Danzantes, Oaxaca, Mexico
Iced Matcha Latte, Coffee Lab, Tsukiji Fish Market, Tokyo, Japan
Aperol Spritz, Antica Torre de Tornabuoni 1, Florence, Italy
Housemade Sangria, Tiger Bar, Lagos, Portugal
Naked and Famous, Los Danzantes, Oaxaca, Mexico
Salt Coffee, Cà Phè Hôi An, Hoi An, Vietnam
Shocking 1937, The Fife Arms, Braemar, Scotland
Lovelace, Drake Bar + Kitchen, Bend, Oregon
Mojito, Riad Le Pèlerin, Marrakech, Morocco
S’mores, Village Camp, Flagstaff, Arizona
Coconut Water, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Purple People Eater, Nomad Lounge, Animal Kingdom, Orlando, Florida
Egyptian Coffee, The Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt
Dragonfruit Smoothie, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hotel, Hanoi, Vietnam
Iced Tea, Sirikoi Lodge, Lewa Conservancy, Kenya
Sundowner, Singita Mara River Tented Camp, Serengeti, Tanzania
Rules Cocktail, Rules, London, England
Francis Drake, The Old Cataract Aswan, Aswan, Egypt
Pickle My Ginger, Sabine Rooftop Bar, London, England
Mama Africa, Celele, Cartagena, Colombia
Pigasso Red, Pigasso Winery, Franschoek, South Africa
Grapefruit Coriander Gin Sling, Simon’s Bar, Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
Kelly’s Kick, Giraffe Manor, Nairobi, Kenya
Housemade Sangria, The Estate at White Hall Vinyard, King George, Virginia
Mint Tea, Mona’s Bakery, Barichara, Colombia
Cinnamon Citrus Spritzer, Gato, Medellin, Columbia
La Béryl Blanc 2020 Fairview, Lemala, Wild Waters Lodge, Kayunga, Uganda
Triple Crown, Stable Bar, The Milestone Hotel, London, England
Triple Crown, Stable Bar, The Milestone Hotel, London, England
Apple Cider, Normandie, France
Pradesh Pani, Dharmsala Hyatt Regency, Dharmsala, India
Cloudstepper, Mashpi Lodge, Quito, Ecuador
Raspberry Tea, Cafe Camelot, Krakow, Poland
Henry’s Bramble, Henry’s Bar, Nayara Tented Camp, La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Earl of the Springs, Henry’s Bar, Nayara Tented Camp, La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Espresso Martini, Mi Cafecito, La Fortuna, Costa Rica
The Estate at White Hall Vinyard, King George, VA
Mot Hoi An, Hoi An, Vietnam
A Visual Tour
Bucket List Bites
Cinnamon Ice Cream, La Paz, Bolivia
Larb Gai, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Big-Bottomed Ants, Barichara, Colombia
The Mick Jagger, Bogota, Colombia
The Mick Jagger, Bogota, Colombia
Rustic Apple Tarts, Normandy, France
Empanadas, San Telmo Market, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Churros, Mexico City, Mexico
Churros, Mexico City, Mexico
Chimney Cake, Prague, Czech Republic
Christollen, or Christmas Stollen, Dresden, Germany
Hoja Santa, Los Danzantes, Oaxaca, Mexico
Cacio e pepe, Roscioli Salumeria con Cucina, Rome, Italy
Fish & Chips, Rock & Sole, London, England
Wienerschnitzel, Hauenstein, Germany
Black Forest Cake, House of Black Forest Clocks, Black Forest, Germany
Gelato at Giolitti or Fatamorgana is a joyful rite of passage.
Food is the heartbeat of culture, the most delicious passport stamp. Food reminds us that travel isn’t just about places; it’s about people. Every flavor is a connection, a bridge, a story waiting to be told. That buttery croissant in Paris isn’t just breakfast; it’s centuries of French bakers folding butter and dough into golden poetry. Vietnamese Pho in Saigon? It’s the perfect storm of trade routes, family recipes and balance on a spoon.
So, here’s to tasting the world one forkful, chopstick or finger-licked bite at a time. Pack your passport, your appetite and your curiosity because out there waiting is a flavor you’ve never met, a dish you’ve never imagined, a memory waiting to be made!
Storybook Nights
100 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
The Fife Arms, Braemar, Scotland
Luna Salada, made entirely of salt, located at the edge of Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia
Private Hire Kerala Houseboat, Kerala Backwaters, India
Chalkley Treehouse, Lion Sands Game Reserve, Sabie Park, South Africa
Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa, Cape Town, South Africa
Cloud Mountain Gorilla Lodge, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda
Ballyseede Castle, Tralee, Ireland
The Suite Life
✨🌍 The Suite Life: Where Magic Becomes a Room Key 🌍✨
Some hotels don’t just give you a bed. They give you a story! They’re places where the walls whisper legends, the air carries enchantment and the night sky feels like it’s been painted just for you.
🌳 Chalkley Treehouse, Sabi Sands, South Africa
High above the bushveld, this open-air treehouse is a lantern-lit nest. You fall asleep under a dome of stars, while the sounds of lions and leopards hum like a lullaby written by the wild itself.
👻 Ballyseede Castle, Tralee, Ireland
An ivy-draped fortress where the fireplaces roar, the walls whisper, and a gentle ghost might walk you to bed. Legend says it’s haunted by friendly spirits. Between ghostly footsteps and roaring fires, you’ll feel like you’ve stepped into a Celtic legend.
🧂 Hotel Luna Salada, Bolivia
A palace carved from salt, shimmering under the endless Salar de Uyuni. It is like sleeping in the heart of a crystal, where silence tastes sweet on the air.
🦒 Giraffe Manor, Nairobi, Kenya
Here, breakfast is never ordinary. Giraffes stroll up to the windows, gracefully leaning in for a nibble of toast. It feels like dining inside a whimsical storybook.
🌿 Sirikoi Lodge, Lewa Conservancy, Kenya
A sanctuary of canvas tents and wild beauty, where elephants wander by at dusk and fireside dinners feel like a private chapter of safari magic.
🎨 The Fife Arms, Braemar, Scotland
A Victorian coaching inn turned gallery of marvels. Here, taxidermy stags and Picasso sketches share the walls, and every corner feels like stepping into a novel you’ve always wanted to read.
🌊 12 Apostles Hotel & Spa, Cape Town
Clinging to the cliffs with the ocean pounding below, sunsets spill gold across the waves. It’s part sanctuary, part stage for the sea’s endless drama.
🪷The Imperial, New Delhi, India
Colonial grandeur meets Mughal romance—marble halls, chandeliers, and history unfolding at every step. Staying here feels like walking through a living museum, yet wrapped in velvet comfort.
🌹 The Milestone Hotel, London
Opposite Kensington Palace, this boutique jewel glitters with charm. Afternoon tea feels like stepping into a royal daydream, where every detail whispers indulgence.
🍇 The Farmhouse Inn, Sonoma, California
A countryside retreat where rustic simplicity meets Michelin-starred cuisine. Here, vineyards stretch out like lullabies, and mornings smell of lavender and freshly baked scones.
🐪 Merzouga Luxury Desert Camp, Sahara Desert
Golden dunes stretch forever, and your tent glows with lanterns beneath the Milky Way. Here, the desert itself becomes your ceiling, and silence your companion.
🔮 These are not hotels. They are dream-keepers. They hold the hush of oceans, the shimmer of salt, the brushstrokes of art, the whispers of ghosts.
My Van Life Adventures
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Van life is a lesson in belonging to the present. It’s the hush of morning light spilling through the trees, the rhythm of rain against the roof, the endless sky folded into a single window view. My home moves with me, but the stillness I find within it stays.
No, van life isn’t about escape; it’s about presence. Yes, the road has its challenges, but it also offers clarity: Freedom in carrying only what I need, joy in noticing what’s right in front of me and peace in knowing that, wherever I stop, I belong.



