Anywhere Everywhere Making Ordinary Travel, Extraordinary
Luggage I couldn’t travel without
When I first began my travels at 18, I did so with two very old, huge suitcases that were literally falling apart and had an old, small leather handle. Being in the petite side, trying to navigate turnstiles at the tube, running to catch trains, and checking in at the airport with such big, unmanageable [...]
Local Favourites in Santa Monica
I first came out to Los Angeles in 2005 when a studio wanted to hire me for work (I had been working in the film industry in Seattle and Vancouver). I was put up in a big, chain hotel downtown the night before my meeting and thought every nasty L.A. cliche there was and wondered [...]
A Quick Personal European Video Tour
Travel should be fun, it should be personal, it should be something you can write home about. After 17 years of travelling around the world, I sometimes forget this. Which is why during a trip home to Europe last year, I had to remind myself.
Armed with my camera and FlipCam, I attempted to do some [...]
Staying in Carmel by the Sea
After living in Santa Monica, CA (near Los Angeles) for several years, I was in need of some quiet, some charm, and some rest. When friends mentioned the (relatively) close and once artist colony, Carmel by the Sea, I paid a visit to see if this would be somewhere I could stay for a few [...]
Carmel by the Sea: Local Quirks
In December 2007 I took on a six-month vacation rental in the charming town, Carmel by the Sea California. Although it began in the early 1900’s as an escape for San Francisco artist is sees more tourists visiting high-priced galleries instead. But there’s a reason why this small sea-side town keeps people coming – it’s [...]
Successful Road Tripping
Despite the increase of gas prices, road trips continue to be popular. They have a certain kind of romance to them which is perhaps why important details and realistic plans are often overlooked; making the trip go from dreamy to nightmare in only two days on the road. How many people do you know, after [...]
Favourite Hotels 2007
With so much talk about travel this week I thought I’d share my favourite places that I’ve stayed. Some of my favourite chains include the Kimpton Hotels and Four Seasons (both of which are very dog friendly and have great loyalty programs). And I’m also liking Westin’s – anything with a Heavenly Bed has my [...]
Denmark in Photos
I’ve always been a believer that the best gift is the gift of travel. With my birthday on the 17th of February and my mothers on the 15th, I decided that the best gift to us both would be to take us home to Denmark.
For one week we travelled around the country by car and [...]
Living Souviners
I’m a huge believer in not buying trinket souvenirs for a couple of reasons; first, they hardly ever support the local economy and second, you hardly ever use them (when was the last time you used that plastic playing card set turned keychain?). But I do believe in bringing things home from your travels; living [...]