Chic On The Road: 2013

Saturday, December 7, 2013

I Dream Of Thailand

I have been traveling for over 10 years in search of paradise and Thailand is by far one of my favorite country. Thailand offers an incredibly rich cuisine to its travelers along with endless opportunities for adventures. From diving excursions in Koh Tao to spa retreat in Koh Samui or rock climbing in Railay beach.

You can easily travel through Thailand via the local boutique airline, Bangkok Airway. Start your trip in Bangkok and from there fly to Chiang Mai for 3 to 4 days where you can arrange jungle hikes, elephant rides or local cooking lessons.

When ready for the beach, hop on a quick flight to Koh Samui and explore the 2nd largest island, a great place to treat yourself to some exotic local spa treatments. If you feel like spoiling yourself, there are certainly no shortage of boutique/luxury hotels.

After all the relaxation, you may want to take a 3 hour ferry ride to the smaller island of Koh Tao which is known for it's scuba diving. It is breathtaking, beautiful, charming and one of my favorite island. There you can easily forget about the worries of the world.

Railay beach is another fun spot worth visiting. You can get there by taking a quick flight from koh samui to krabi and from krabi, take the local longtail boat to

Railay beach. With its unique layout, Railay beach is a haven for rock climbers.

Koh Phi Phi is another picturesque island off of the west coast of Thailand and made popular by the movie " the beach." There you can organize a longtail boat daytrip to the Maya beach where the movie itself was filmed.

And last but not the least, Koh Ngai is a very secluded island south of Koh Phi phi and a perfect place to end your trip in Thailand. There you can experience amazing sunrise far away from the crowds.

Buddah, Bangkok

So Much Gold, Grand Palace in Bangkok

Wat Phra Kaew, Bangkok Temple

Flower Offering, Bangkok

Street Food in Bangkok

Mountain View, Chiang Mai

Elephant Riding, Chiang Mai

Bug Treats, Local Market in Chiang Mai

The Entrance of The Library Hotel, Koh Samui

Red Pool, The Library, Koh Samui

Tum Yum Gai

The Bucket, Local Drink of Thai Redbull & whiskey

Colorful longtail boat, Koh Tao

The Path, Koh Tao

Koh Tao

Charm Churee Villa, Koh Tao

Railay Beach, Krabi

View of Koh Phi Phi

The Beach, Koh Ngai

Mayalay Beach Resort, Koh Ngai

Ourdoor Thai Massage, Mayalay Beach Resort, Koh Ngai

Sunset in Krabi

Sunset in Koh Tao

Endless Beautiful Sunset

Saturday, October 26, 2013

The Perfect Weekend-Mexico City

Mexico City-is by far one of my favorite cities in the world! It is filled with Mayan history and European influence from the trendy neighborhoods of Condesa & Roma to upscale Polanco. With the help from my local friends, I have put together an exciting weekend itinerary below.

Thursday

Visit Condesa and Roma's trendiest shops, restaurants, bars and clubs.

Lunch at Contramar-One of the favorite local seafood restaurants in the city(Durango 200, Roma)

Dinner at Romida Comador-Enjoy some yummy tacos and local beer in a cool open amisphere(Álvaro Obregón 49, Roma)

Drinks at Felix-Casual local spot great for people watch(Álvaro Obregón 64, Roma)

Stay at Hotel Condesa DF-Have a cocktail at the beatifully designed boutique hotel with an open air rooftop bar La Terraza(Veracruz 102, Condesa. www.condesadf.com)

Party at M.N. Roy-an invitation-only club (Merida 186, Roma)

Friday

Explore the Ruins by day and dine in Polanco by night.

Day trip to the impressive ruin of Teotihuacan accompanied by a private driver/tour guide.

Lunch at a traditional Mayan restaurant by the ruin.

Dinner at Aqua y Sal Cebicheria -Another fantastic seafood restaurant serving fresh ceviche from the local coastal regions.(Campos Eliseos 199-A, Polanco. www.aguaysal.com.mx)

Stay at the W hotel-Enjoy this modern and hip hotel with the ultra sexy hammock in the shower(Campos Eliseos 252, Polanco. www.starwoodhotels.com)

Saturday

Stroll through the charming streets of Coyoacan, San Angel and Tlalpan.

Shop at the Bazaar Del Sabado-A local arts & crafts market(Plaza San Jacinto, No. 11, Colonia San Angel; Saturdays only )

Visit Casa Azul-Frida's house(Londres 247, at Calle Allende Cayoacan. www.museofridakahlo.org.mx)

Dinner at Pujol-One of the best restaurants in the city serving innovative mexico cuisine (Franciso Petrarca 254, Polanco. www.pujol.com.mx)

Drinks at Hotel Habita-Also another great boutique hotel option in Polanco with a fantastic rooftop bar. (Av Presidente Masaryk 201, Polanco. www.hotelhabita.com)

Sunday

Spend the day in Zona Rosa-an important business and entertainment district.

Morning bike ride through the Reforma all the way to Centro Historico.

Lunch at Danubio-known for it's langostino and sopa verde de mariscos.(Republica de Uruguay 3, Centro, Cuauhtemoc. www.danubio.com)

Post Lunch visit the Museo Nacional De Antropologia-The collection is immense and incredibly well organize. Certainly worth a visit while in the city!(Paeso de la Reforma at Calle Gandhi, Section 1 Bosque de Chapultepec)

Stay at St. Regis-A luxury alternative with impeccable butler service(Paseo de la Reforma 439, Colonia, Cuauhtemoc)