Travel Pockets

09/01/2026

I stayed at Circa Las Vegas in a Corner Studio overlooking Stadium Swim, and sharing my honest experience. From the modern rooms and unbeatable Fremont Street location to the restaurants, rooftop bar, pool, and a few disappointments, here's everything you should know before booking.

Thinking about staying at Circa Las Vegas? Read my honest review of the rooms, Stadium Swim, dining, WiFi, location, and whether I'd stay again.

08/24/2026

Growing up in Japan, this was just a normal bath night for me 🛁🇯🇵

You wash and rinse outside the tub, then soak once you’re clean. And one of my favorite little details? You can set the bath temperature, press a button to fill the tub, and the control panel actually talks to you when your bath is ready 😂♨️

I grew up in this house, so none of this ever seemed unusual to me. Now I realize how fun it is to share the little everyday things that can be so different from country to country.

Would anything about this bath setup surprise you?

08/24/2026

A pet-friendly Memorial Day weekend in Solvang with dogs, including where we stayed, how walkable the town was, dog-friendly tips, Danish bakeries, public bathrooms, and easy places to eat and explore.

Planning a pet-friendly weekend in Solvang? Here’s our Memorial Day getaway with dogs, including Hotel Corque, walkable things to do, Danish bakeries, dog-friendly tips, and where we ate.

08/09/2026

After using my Japan purchases for over a year, I'm sharing what was actually worth bringing home, what surprised me, and the items I probably wouldn't buy again.

I visit Japan every year and always bring home beauty products, snacks, travel accessories, and unique finds. After using them for over a year, here's my honest review of what was worth buying and what I'd skip next time.

08/02/2026

Our honest review of MIMARU Tokyo Akasaka, including the room, location, amenities, kitchen, laundry, and whether we would stay here again.

Read our honest MIMARU Tokyo Akasaka hotel review, including the spacious room, tatami layout, kitchen, laundry, location, and tips for families or groups staying in Tokyo.

07/28/2026

Boarding started six minutes ago, so naturally we stopped for Butter Butler souvenirs, matcha ice cream, and a few more photos.

Somehow, the three of us still made it onto our JAL flight from Narita to Los Angeles. Then Candy fell asleep before takeoff, Cindy opened an art studio at 35,000 feet, and peace was never an option.

Which traveler are you: the shopper, the snacker, or the one already asleep?

07/26/2026

I tested the new Lo & Sons Sherborn personal item bag to see how it works for travel, what fits inside, and whether it could replace my usual Lo & Sons Melrose backpack.

A detailed Lo & Sons Sherborn review focused on the personal item size, including features, what fits inside, color options, the hidden shoe compartment, and how it compares to the Sherborn Large.

07/23/2026

One thing we really appreciate about Japanese hotels is that many provide an air purifier and/or humidifier in the room. As someone with allergies, I love having cleaner air while I sleep. It's a thoughtful feature we rarely see in Western hotels.

👉 Watch our full hotel review for more features from our stay at The Prince Park Tower Tokyo: https://youtu.be/QEpfCAMQd2k