Destination Guides: Stylish Itineraries, Hotels & Travel-Inspired Design
Explore the World, One Design-Inspired Destination at a Time
Whether you're planning your next trip or just daydreaming, these destination guides highlight the best places to stay, top things to do, and design details worth bringing home. Each one is broken into three parts: travel, hotels, and decor, to give you the full experience.
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AMSTERDAM
The Netherlands
Why I loved it: Amsterdam’s blend of Golden Age charm, cutting-edge design, and bike-friendly canals creates a city that’s both timeless and forward-thinking.
Amsterdam Travel Guide: 3 Day Responsible Tourism Travel Itinerary
Where to Stay in Amsterdam: Best Hotels by Neighborhood & Style
AUCKLAND
New Zealand
Why I loved it: Auckland’s mix of harbor views, modern design, and laid-back energy made it an instant favorite.
Auckland Travel Guide: Things to Do, Top Attractions & Design Inspiration
Where to Stay in Auckland: Best Hotels by Neighborhood & Style
BOSTON
Massachusetts, United States
Why I loved it: History on every corner, gas lamps glowing at night, and a design scene that’s more stylish than you’d expect.
Boston Travel Guide: Things to Do - Weekend Itinerary
Where to Stay in Boston: Best Hotels by Neighborhood & Vibe
Boston Design Guide: Interior Design Trends Inspired by Boston Hotels
BUENOS AIRES
Argentina
Why I loved it: Buenos Aires blends café culture, colorful neighborhoods, and old-world charm into a city that moves to its own beat.
Buenos Aires Travel Guide: Neighborhoods, Culture & Timeless Design Cues
Where to Stay in Buenos Aires: Stylish Hotels by Area & Atmosphere
CHICAGO
Illinois, United States
Why I loved it: Chicago’s mix of bold architecture, neighborhood charm, and unbeatable food made every block worth exploring.
Chicago Travel Guide: Iconic Attractions & Design-Forward Streets
Where to Stay in Chicago: Best Hotels by Neighborhood & Vibe
Chicago Design Guide: Gold Coast Glamour to Art Deco Drama
Chicago Revisited: Hidden Gems, Speakeasies & Hotel Style
Chicago Ultimate Hotel Guide: This is the ultimate guide to Chicago Hotels
FLORENCE
Italy
Why I loved it: Florence felt like walking through a living museum; art, architecture, and effortless beauty around every corner.
Florence Travel Guide: 3 Days of Art, Architecture & Italian Elegance
Where to Stay in Florence: Best Hotels & Neighborhoods
Florence Design Guide: Timeless Decor Inspired by Tuscany
KEY WEST
Florida, United States
Why I loved it: Key West had that perfect mix of quirky charm, tropical vibes, and sunset magic that made every day feel like a getaway.
Key West Photo Journal: My island highlights of Key West
Key West Travel Guide: Itinerary Highlights, Island Vibes & Design Inspiration
Where to Stay in Key West: Best Hotels by Neighborhood & Vibe
Great Boutique Hotels in Key West: Best Boutique Hotels by Vibe
MILWAUKEE
Wisconsin, United States
Why I loved it: Milwaukee is full of contrasts. Lake views meet warehouse lofts. Art Deco blends with industrial chic. From cozy corners in the Third Ward to classic glamour downtown, every stay here has its own personality.
Milwaukee Hotel Guide: Top Places to Stay by Neighborhood & Vibe
MINNEAPOLIS
Minnesota, United States
Why I loved it: It’s home. Where lakes meet skyline, creativity flows freely, and every neighborhood has its own rhythm.
Minneapolis Hotel Guide: Top Places to Stay by Neighborhood & Vibe
Unique Hotels Design Guide: Inspiration from Minneapolis' Distinctive Stays
Romantic Weekend Escapes: Stylish Getaways Near Minneapolis
Boutique Hotels: Charming Stays Across the Twin Cities
Romantic Hotels in Minneapolis: Cozy, Design-Forward Stays for Couples
Minnesota Boutique Hotels: Charming Stays Across the State
NEW ORLEANS
Louisiana, United States
Why I loved it: The city pulses with soul. Jazz in the streets, charm in every balcony, and a design style as layered as its history.
New Orleans Travel Guide: 3 Days of Music, Culture & Garden District Charm
Where to Stay in New Orleans: Best Hotels by Neighborhood & Vibe
New Orleans Design Guide: Home Decor Inspired by New Orleans
RAPID CITY
South Dakota, United States
Why I loved it: Rapid City is full of contrast—historic hotels, quirky roadside attractions, and monumental landscapes. From the drama of Mount Rushmore to the Americana overload at Wall Drug, it’s a design story told through culture and geography.
Rapid City Itinerary: 3 Days in the Black Hills
Where to Stay in Rapid City: Best Hotels by Neighborhood & Style
Design in Rapid City: From Haunted Hotels to Presidential Faces
REYKJAVIK
Iceland
Why I loved it: Stark, stylish, and full of surprises. Reykjavik blends Nordic cool with volcanic edge in a way that sparks instant inspiration.
Reykjavik Travel Guide: Nordic Cool Meets Creative Energy
Where to Stay in Reykjavik & Around Iceland: Hotels with Style & Soul
Reykjavik Design Guide: Modern Minimalism with Icelandic Roots
SAN DIEGO
California, United States
Why I loved it: Effortlessly laid-back but packed with personality. San Diego’s coastal calm and cultural charm made it the perfect place to slow down.
San Diego Travel Guide: Coastal Charm & Cultural Gems
Where to Stay in San Diego: Best Hotels by Neighborhood
San Diego Design Guide: Coastal Style for Your Home
SAN FRANCISCO
California, United States
Why I loved it: Where every foggy morning felt cinematic. San Francisco’s mix of old-school charm and bold design energy made it unforgettable.
San Francisco Travel Guide: What to Do, Top Attractions & Design Ideas
Where to Stay in San Francisco: Best Hotels by Neighborhood & Style
SAVANNAH
Georgia, United States
Why I loved it: Spanish moss, pastel homes, and a slower pace made Savannah feel like Southern style at its dreamiest.
Savannah Hotel Guide: Best Places to Stay by Neighborhood
Savannah Design Guide: Southern Style Worth Copying
SANTA FE
New Mexico, United States
Why I loved it: Earthy palettes, layered textures, and endless art turned Santa Fe into a sensory reset in the best way.
Santa Fe Boutique Hotel Guide: Cool Places to Stay
Santa Fe Ultimate Hotel Guide: Places to Stay by Neighborhood
Santa Fe Design Guide: Southwestern Style Worth Copying
SANTA MONICA
California, United States
Why I loved it: Golden light, breezy mornings, and chill-forward design made Santa Monica my kind of California cool.
Santa Monica Travel Guide: Destination Tips & SoCal Design Inspiration
Where to Stay in Santa Monica: Best Places to Stay Near the Beach & Pier
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ANTARCTICA
Antarctica
CLEARWATER BEACH
Florida, United States
HANOI
Vietnam
HONOLULU
Hawaii, United States
SEATTLE
Washington, United States
TAIPEI
Taiwan
TOKYO
Japan