HELLO, THERE.
I’m Betty.
Semi-retired and living my dream, I split my time between Raleigh and Tulum, curating a life of style, travel, and intention.


Eating Solo at a Michelin-Star Restaurant is a Travel Flex
I’ve dined solo before, and it’s no big deal (especially when there is bar seating). However, when there are nothing but white-clothed tables and well-dressed couples, and I’ll admit, walking into a Michelin-starred restaurant alone can feel…

Ultimate 4-Day Milos Itinerary for Solo Travelers
Some trips just hit different, and Milos did exactly that. From the moment I arrived, Greek grandmothers were hugging me and kissing my cheeks. The warmth, the hospitality, the deep-rooted kindness, I was completely disarmed in the…

Sun, Seafood, and Celebrations: Our Sicilian 10-Day Family Adventure
We planned this special Sicilian journey to celebrate my dad’s 80th birthday, something meaningful, slow-paced, and full of flavor, history, and beauty. This wasn’t just any vacation. It was a carefully mapped-out route across southeastern Sicily, balancing…