Staying at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica in Punta Cacique • The Blonde Abroad

Staying at Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica in Punta Cacique • The Blonde Abroad

Sun-drenched mornings, salty air, and the kind of place that makes you instantly exhale @waldorfastoriacostarica ✌️••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Our stay at this brand-new property was truly a dream — sweeping ocean views, elevated…
Don’t Visit Ko Lipe

Don’t Visit Ko Lipe

After 19 years, I finally went back to Ko Lipe, the Thai island I spent close to a month on in 2006. Back then, it was one of those super…
How I Got My Visa to France

How I Got My Visa to France

I’ve been in love with France ever since my first trip to Bordeaux in 2010. Friends I had met back in Thailand showed me around the area and introduced me…

AK Monthly Recap: January 2026

A new year is upon us. After my very busy December, I didn’t leave the city of Prague once in the month of January. And it was excellent. Also this…
The Best Airbnb Experiences in Paris

The Best Airbnb Experiences in Paris

There’s a lot of walking tour companies in Paris. I’ve taken hundreds (I’ve reviewed my favorite tour companies in this post). Besides formal tours, there’s another thing I love to…