Must-Have Travel Essentials
Going carry-on only isn't as difficult as you think. Here's everything I always pack, which might seem like a lot, but you'd be surprised.
Hotel Stays: The Rockaway Hotel + Spa
New Yorkers love to talk about getting out of the city for a weekend getaway whenever possible, but one of the easiest getaways possible is just south of JFK Airport. Sure, New York City isn’t known for its beaches the way Los Angeles is, but there are a few good ones if you know where to look. And one of the most enjoyable ones is Rockaway Beach.
A Weekend Guide to Seattle
Seattle is one of my favorite cities in the United States. Being from Northern California but having lived on the East Coast for so long, my heart still always feels tied to the West Coast, up and down. So whenever the plane lands in the Pacific Northwest, my heart feels a little fuller.
Hotel Stays: The Palihotel, Seattle
I’ve visited Seattle a number of times, so normally I would never actually choose to stay so close to Pike Place Market. While it’s great being close to the waterfront—which has improved so much in the last decade—it’s sort of like staying near Times Square in New York or Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco. That said, the Palihotel Seattle turned out to be a really convenient and satisfying experience for a few reasons.
A Weekend Guide to Brooklyn
This abbreviated guide (it’s really just scratching the surface of Brooklyn) will walk you through some of the best spots to check out over a weekend—no need for a packed itinerary, just a good pair of shoes.