by Kenan Hill | Apr 18, 2020 | Europe, Travel
I’ve discovered that you’re either a Paris person or you’re not. With so much lore about the City of Light–songs, movies, books, and famous quotes–it’s easy to build up a lot of expectations about it. Some people love it; some people are disappointed by...
by Kenan Hill | Jul 23, 2019 | Europe, Hotels, Travel
Once a 17th century monastery, then a private palace, and now a luxury boutique hotel, Relais Christine is full of Parisian charm and history. The recently renovated property is tucked on a private, alley-like street just a half mile from the Louvre and Notre Dame and...
by Kenan Hill | Feb 14, 2019 | Canada, Skiing, Travel
I dreamed of visiting the Chateau Lake Louise for years, ever since a family I nannied for in college showed me photos of it. Several years later, we were lucky enough to spend several snowy days there during Christmas week, and the place really was magical! When we...
by Kenan Hill | Jan 30, 2019 | Europe, Travel, Travel Tips + Reward Travel
In search of a charming Christmas destination? Look no farther than London. We wanted the first leg of our holiday trip to “feel like Christmas” before heading to the sunny Canary Islands, so we chose our favorite UK city. Let me tell you what: the Brits know how to...
by Kenan Hill | Nov 6, 2018 | Mexico & Caribbean, Travel
In this guide: map overview how to get there stay eat see & do tips & local customs why I love it I’d heard that Mexico City was cool, and I’d heard it was dangerous. Without doing any research into those claims, it landed squarely into the...
by Kenan Hill | Sep 4, 2018 | Mexico & Caribbean, Travel
When planning a July trip to Mexico City (aka CDMX) with some dear friends of ours, we had the usual objectives when searching for a hotel: nice accommodations, good service, great location. But because we were traveling with friends, we also looked for a hotel...