55 countries and counting! I love to explore new cultures and get out of my comfort zone. Adventure is the best way to learn & grow.

A woman with blonde hair in a black bikini sitting in an infinity pool on a rooftop overlooking a city skyline with tall modern buildings and mountains in the background.

Australia

• USA

• Japan

• Seychelles

• Singapore

• Iceland

• Bahamas

• Finland

• Cyprus

• Fiji

• Maldives

• New Zealand

• Cambodia

• Monaco

• South Korea

• Thailand

• Switzerland

• Belgium

• Jordan

• Mexico

• Luxembourg

• Portugal

• Indonesia

• Greece

• Malaysia

• Austria

• France

• Italy

• Malta

• Panama

• Netherlands

• Bulgaria

• Jamaica

• Denmark

• Australia • USA • Japan • Seychelles • Singapore • Iceland • Bahamas • Finland • Cyprus • Fiji • Maldives • New Zealand • Cambodia • Monaco • South Korea • Thailand • Switzerland • Belgium • Jordan • Mexico • Luxembourg • Portugal • Indonesia • Greece • Malaysia • Austria • France • Italy • Malta • Panama • Netherlands • Bulgaria • Jamaica • Denmark •

Synthia Jacob 2/3/26 Synthia Jacob 2/3/26

Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa 5*, Dubai (UAE)

Discover Bab Al Shams, a timeless desert resort in Dubai offering authentic Arabian charm, peaceful desert landscapes, luxury rooms, and immersive dining experiences under stunning sunset skies.

Synthia Jacob 2/3/26 Synthia Jacob 2/3/26

Fairmont Royal York 5*, Toronto (Canada)

Built in 1929, directly across from Union Station, the Royal York carries nearly a century of Toronto history without feeling like a museum. My stay covered the rooms, the Library Bar, the indoor pool, and whether the grandeur holds up in practice.

Synthia Jacob 8/20/23 Synthia Jacob 8/20/23

Atlantis the Palm 5*, Dubai (UAE)

Atlantis needs no introduction, but does it live up to the hype? A firsthand review of the rooms, facilities, and whether this iconic Palm Jumeirah resort is worth the price tag in 2026.

Synthia Jacob 4/16/23 Synthia Jacob 4/16/23

Grand Hyatt Hotel 5*, Kuwait

A firsthand review of the Grand Hyatt Kuwait covering rooms, dining, facilities, and what to expect from one of Kuwait City's most established luxury hotels.

Synthia Jacob 4/15/23 Synthia Jacob 4/15/23

Nikki Beach Hotel 5*, Dubai (UAE)

Nikki Beach sells a lifestyle as much as a hotel stay. I stayed, I tested it, and I have opinions on whether the experience actually matches the brand's reputation in Dubai.

Synthia Jacob 4/15/23 Synthia Jacob 4/15/23

Hilton Hotel 5*, Abu Dhabi (UAE)

Yas Island is a solid Abu Dhabi base, but not all hotels here are equal. My honest take on the Hilton: rooms, pool, beach access, and who it's actually right for.