Welcome to The Haute Bøhemian Travel Guide!
Although I’m just beginning this blog in 2022, I lived out of a backpack in 55 countries for 10 years and have a lot of travel intel to share. I called Medellín, Colombia home for 3 years and am currently posted up in San...
15 Best restaurants in Medellín (2025)
I’ve never eaten as well on a daily basis as I did when I lived in Medellín. Pulpo was a 3x weekly dinner, and no restaurant was off limits due to price, as very much is not the case for me in the States. Two of the best restaurants in Medellín - which would be...
Is Colombia safe in 2025? and what is the safest city?
I got my husband's identity stolen in Colombia last year, just 5 days after our wedding. His phone fell out of his pocket as we mad dashed in and out of a 3-block cab ride to escape the sudden onset of a jungle rain monsoon. The next day the driver called and said he...
A Complete Guide to Your Next New Orleans Trip
New Orleans is the favorite American city of anyone who has been there. Its culture and food are rich, there is music on every corner, and the people are an incredible mixture of resilient and welcoming. For better or for worse - from the moment you touch down in the...
San Francisco’s Most Epic Foodie Bike Ride (2025)
San Francisco is basically an endless hit list of awesome touristy things to do. Like any city, the list is based on food, drink, and culture. But one thing that makes us stand out from most cities is our weather. I know you’ve heard that Mark Twain said that the...
Should You Do Your Destination Wedding in Colombia in 2025?
Destination weddings are becoming more popular as global access to tourism increases and American prices rise with it it. According to a report by the Destination Wedding Market Research, the global destination wedding market was valued at $9.6 billion in 2019 and is...
The Bay Area’s Best Experiential Holiday Shopping Experience (2025)
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13 reasons you need to take a trip to California in 2025
Dreaming of your next getaway? California is the ultimate destination for travelers craving stunning landscapes, world-class cuisine, and unforgettable adventures. Whether you’re sipping wine in Napa, chasing sunsets along Highway 1, or soaking up the vibrant energy...
Your Ultimate Thailand Travel Guide (2025) | part 1
So you're going to the Land of Smiles! The jewel in Southeast Asia, where street food is Michelin-star worthy, the people are legitimately always happy, everywhere you go is on the beach, and your money takes you a lot further than it does at home. On a...
Your ultimate 3-week Thailand itinerary (2025) $5k | part 2- Bangkok
Welcome to the Land of Smiles! The jewel in Southeast Asia, where street food is Michelin-star worthy, the people are legitimately always happy, everywhere you go is on the beach, and your money takes you a lot further than it does at home. It’s not uncommon for...
Your ultimate 3-week Thailand itinerary (2025) $5k | part 3 – South of Bangkok
Welcome to the Land of Smiles! The jewel in Southeast Asia, where street food is Michelin-star worthy, the people are legitimately always happy, everywhere you go is on the beach, and your money takes you a lot further than it does at home. After doing a ton of...
Where Do Those Oktoberfest Outfits Come From?
This fashion statement worn by busty party-goes is actually a frock for country bumpkins. You’ve seen them in Charlie’s Angels, Heidi, Saint Pauli Girl, the Sound of Music, and your friends’ Oktoberfest IG stories. The dress worn at beer festivals all over the world...
Your ultimate 3-week Thailand itinerary (2025) $5k | part 4 – The Gulf
After doing a ton of research and planning, and then spending a combined 2 months in Thailand, I wanted to pass my knowledge off about Thailand trip costs and planning to anyone planning to come visit this beautiful country. This blog is about luxe travel at...
The Oldest Restaurants in San Francisco Restaurants (2025)
San Francisco's Oldest Restaurants According to restaurant tech platform, Toast, there are 4,415 restaurants in San Francisco. Many are superlative in one way or another - best oysters, most famous drag show, best view of the Golden Gate Bridge... But in uncertain...
21 Cool Things to do in Medellín, Colombia in 2025
I did a solo trip to Medellín planning to stay for 1 week. That’s how much time I thought I would need to execute the standard recommended tourist activities and visit the best places list. I ended up staying for 3 years and I go back all the time - still with...
Your 10-day 2025 Italy Itinerary: Rome, Florence, and Cinque Terre
Italian Quickie /'ĭt′l-ē,ˈkwikē/ INFORMAL noun 1. a short-term romantic relationship with an Italian man or woman, taking place in the hometown of said person 2. a quick trip to Italy, lasting 10 days or less Let's talk about #2. No matter how much we overrun...
9 Foods to eat in Colombia – Street Food Edition
Colombia has some of the most beautiful and unique dining experiences of anywhere I've been. I highly suggest any foodie make it a point to go there, and if you do here's your hit list for fine dining in Cartagena - other cities coming soon. If you're looking for a...
This is How Much My Destination Wedding Cost in Cartagena, Colombia
Is it cheaper for Americans to do a destination wedding than to have it in the US? Yes, for many of us; particularly those of us who live somewhere like California. Obviously, it depends on what you could put together here in the states, what you want to do for your...
9 Best unique foodie experiences San Francisco Bay Area in 2025
People in San Francisco take food very seriously. Eating here is more of a ceremony than a pastime and we don’t go out just to eat. We go out to live a foodie lifestyle. We want events catered around catering. We want to use all 6 senses to get to know where our food...
Your Guide to the Perfect 10-day Colombia Trip (2025)
It's your first time going to Colombia and you only have 10 days. Perfect. Here's your itinerary: 4 nights in Medellín (Friday - Tuesday) 3 nights in Tayrona (Tuesday - Friday) 2 nights in Cartagena (Friday - Sunday) Medellín Medellín has an obvious reputation for...
How Much are Yacht Rentals in Cartagena, Colombia (2025)
This blog post is in response to this question that I got on my This is How Much a Destination Wedding Costs in Cartagena, Colombia blog: "Hello! I saw your blog about your awesome and very beautiful destination wedding in Cartagena! My fiancé and I are doing the...
13 Best Souvenirs and Gifts to Buy in Colombia (2025)
Colombia is a recent phenomenon in the travel community - drawing pilgrims in hordes, due to its beautiful landscape, warm yet modern culture, and of course - affordable prices. While the first thing we tend to do in a country whose purchasing power pales in...
10 Most Beautiful Restaurants in Cartagena in 2025 – and how much they cost
Cartagena is known for its stunningly beautiful restaurants with incredible food at shockingly affordable prices. You can find delicious street food in colonial squares just as easily as you can find a 21-course tasting menu at one of Cartagena's many fine dining...