Egypt is bigger, more breathtaking, and more beautiful than you can possibly imagine. It’s a place where you walk through temples carved thousands of years ago, sail past palm-lined islands on the Nile, and eat meals so flavorful you’ll want to learn how to cook them at home.

Central France is a place to slow down. To wake up in a château, spend the afternoon sipping wine, and wander through storybook villages without an itinerary. It’s where French elegance meets countryside charm, where the food is always sublime, and where you leave already planning your next trip back. And if you do it right, you’ll spend at least one night at Château du Grand-Lucé, with a glass of Sancerre in hand, just soaking it all in.

Having spent nearly a decade as a flight attendant, I was lucky enough to visit Hawaii more times than I can count. From the moment I first stepped off the plane, I fell head over heels, and that’s when Triet and I’s love affair with Hawaii truly began. Over the years, we’ve explored every island, each one offering something spectacular—though I do have my favorites. So, if you’re planning a trip, allow me to give you my personal take on each island.

Hong Kong is pure magic. It’s fast, it’s loud, it’s indulgent, and yet, somehow, it always feels like home. Whether you’re sipping milk tea in a tiny cha chaan teng or watching the skyline light up from a rooftop bar, you just know—this city gets it. And if you leave already planning your next trip? Same.