Paris is one of those cities that lives up to the hype—and then somehow exceeds it. Every time I walk its streets, I’m reminded why people fall so deeply, hopelessly in love with this place. There’s beauty everywhere you look, but it’s not just the grand landmarks that make Paris special. It’s the quiet moments: a café table tucked onto a corner street, the sound of church bells echoing across the Seine, the way the city seems to glow just a little differently at golden hour.

Portland has a way of feeling effortlessly cool without trying too hard. Tucked into the Pacific Northwest, this city blends lush greenery, creative energy, and an incredibly strong sense of individuality. Known as The City of Roses, Portland lives up to the name with its gardens, parks, and tree-lined streets—but there’s so much more beneath the surface.

Hallstatt feels almost unreal when you first arrive. Tucked between towering Alpine mountains and the still waters of Lake Hallstatt, this tiny Austrian village looks like it was pulled straight from a postcard. Everything feels quiet, intentional, and deeply connected to nature. The pastel houses hug the lake, church bells echo softly through the valley, and no matter where you turn, the views stop you in your tracks.

Lake Tahoe has a way of instantly slowing you down. The air feels crisper, the water impossibly blue, and the mountains feel both grounding and awe-inspiring all at once. Tucked into the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Lake Tahoe is one of those destinations that feels different depending on the season, yet always beautiful. Whether you arrive to snow-covered peaks in winter or sunlit beaches in summer, the landscape alone is enough to make you pause.

San Francisco is one of those cities that feels layered the moment you arrive. Fog rolling over the hills, cable cars climbing impossibly steep streets, colorful neighborhoods stitched together by culture, food, and history—it all feels alive. There’s a rhythm here that’s equal parts creative, relaxed, and quietly electric. Every neighborhood has its own personality, and no two days ever feel the same.

Costa Rica is one of those places that immediately makes you feel alive. The air feels fresher, the colors are brighter, and nature is everywhere you look. From dense rainforests and volcanoes to wild beaches and small, soulful towns, Costa Rica offers a beautiful balance of adventure and ease. It’s a destination where you can spend one day zip-lining through the jungle and the next doing absolutely nothing on the beach—and both feel equally perfect.

There’s something about Charleston that pulls you in almost immediately. Maybe it’s the soft pastel homes lining the streets, the slow clip-clop of horse-drawn carriages passing by, or the way the city feels both elegant and lived-in at the same time. Charleston has this quiet confidence—it doesn’t need to try hard to charm you. It just does.