In 2025, we finally made it to the new Thompson hotel, and it felt natural to compare it to the Kimpton Rowan, also situated right in downtown Palm Springs. These two hotel brands feel comparable in many ways, so here are my thoughts.
Look! A blog post! Many of you know that I essentially left this blog behind to start my forensic psychology true crime podcast, L.A. Not So Confidential. It’s been an incredible ride—diving deep into psychology, crime, and all the weird…
I’m actually not really big on staycations. It always sounds like a good idea and then I start looking up all of the places I’d love to spend a night or two and my mind wanders to spending that money…
It was October 2020 and I had been very cautious since March. Although still an essential worker, my field work had been scaled back and I was fortunate to be able to get tested whenever needed. But what I needed…
“It’s 100 degrees in LA this week- let’s go to the desert,” said no one ever. Okay, so when we booked this pandemic trip, we had no real idea of what the temp would be, but regardless we love the…
The Brussels Journey beer & chocolate tour Do this first! We actually saved this tour for the end of our time in Belgium and I wish I had done it when we landed in the city. Not only will it…
Ghent was our second stop in Belgium over the holidays. Equidistant from Bruges and Brussels, we made our way by train from our dreamy Christmas in Bruges and landed at our next AirBnB, the bottom apartment in a historical building…
I haven’t been to DC in over 10 years. It’s one of my most favorite cities in the world, with a vibe like no other. Like important shit is getting done all the time. At least I hope it is….
Oh Orlando. The first time I went to Orlando I was 16 and my high school dance team had made the National Dance Championships competition for the first time ever. A week in Florida, without parents dancing on the big…
Bruges was our first stop and therefore our introduction to everything Belgian. Food was in the forefront of our minds as soon as we landed. And beer. Beer is food too, right? It never fails that it’s an odd time…
Travel has always been a part of my life and I have found the key to making it a part of my professional experience. Expect recaps of great destinations, advice on incorporating travel into your work & tips on making travel with a family easier. Cheerio!
Shiloh
