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Santorini, also known as Thira or Thera, is considered Greece’s “postcard” island. The Island was named by the crusaders; it comes from the words Saint Irene (Santa Irene). Before it was called Santorini, the island was known as Kallístē, meaning “the most beautiful one”. Seems like a very well-deserved nickname […]
Food is such an integral part of travelling for us and booking restaurants months in advance is considered normal. I spend hours researching and reading reviews to make sure we don’t end up at a bad restaurant. Some of the reputable lists we refer to include: The Michelin Guide, The […]
I’d like to start by saying that this hotel exceeded our expectations! Our Santorini hotel experience did not get off to a good start. We checked into our first hotel and realised it wasn’t for us. The one hotel that I insisted on booking ended up being the worst. We […]
The Peloponnese, land of myths and legends, is also home to a resort fit for the gods. Which makes sense since according to ancient Greek mythology the Peloponnese is where the gods walked the earth. Amanzoe derives from the Sanskrit word for peace, Aman, and the Greek word for life, […]
I am always looking for great hotels since this is an important part of our vacation planning. That’s why I decided to merge a few lists of top hotels to find out which ones ranked more than once. The four lists I decided to reference are: TripAdvisor Top 25 Luxury […]
Greece has been on my list of destinations for quite some time. Like many Canadians with immigrant parents, myself included, my childhood friend is of Greek origin with family in Zakynthos. As soon as she booked her summer vacation she asked if I could meet her. And since I never […]
My childhood friend invited me to join her on her family vacation to Zakynthos, Greece and of course I said yes! I usually decline an invitation to stay at someone’s place since I like my privacy. And so, I began searching for the perfect hotel. My search for a five-star […]
Spain is always top of my list, we’ve been five times in 1.5 years and I still can’t get enough! So why not visit Barcelona a second time?! Since our first trip was spent sightseeing we decided to plan a more leisurely stay this time around. That usually involves lounging […]
If you don’t know by now, London is on my list of top three favorite cities in the world. So, you can understand why a perfect weekend in London is worth sharing time and again! When our friends from Toronto asked us to join them for the weekend we did […]
When visiting London the perfect hotel in the perfect neighborhood is a must. We’ve traveled to this city many times and stayed in Mayfair, Covent Garden, London’s Financial District and our latest stay was in St Pancras. I usually try to stick to the Marriott group of hotels which now […]
Berlin is a rebellious city with a rich history and tons of culture. I wasn’t too sure what to expect and honestly didn’t know much about this city until now. I got to explore badass Berlin and its more refined side while the hubby attended a conference. If you could […]
London is one of my favorite cities; you’ll find amazing restaurants, great shopping, and it’s easy on the eyes. Because it is such a short flight from Dublin we try to visit as often as possible. This time we spent less than 36 hours in this fabulous city but managed […]
Bucharest is probably the most underrated city in Europe. After spending a weekend exploring, it’s safe to say that it has lots to offer. These 10 reasons why your next city break should be Bucharest will make you want to see for yourself. I was lucky enough to spend the […]
Ireland is home for the time being and for some reason we always end up traveling everywhere but here. It appears we only venture out when we have visitors. And so, when papa Chieff decided to grace us with his presence I had to put together the perfect itinerary. There […]
So many beautiful places to visit in the world and Wadi Rum in Jordan is one of them! Jordan is a magical place, with so much to see and do. As a result, it is no wonder why people who visit fall in love. And I for one cannot wait […]
Our trip to Jordan was a last-minute decision and last resort after many failed attempts to find a warm destination for our annual winter escape. Being Canadian, escaping to a warm destination whenever possible during the winter months is a necessity. And so, I began my search for the “Florida” […]
Dead Sea Jordan: What you should know before visiting. The Dead Sea (which is really a lake) is situated between Israel and Jordan and is the lowest place on earth at 400 meters below sea level. Sadly, the Dead Sea is slowly disappearing, it is dropping about 1 meter each […]
Part 2 of Restaurant Picks Fit For Foodies – Tokyo Edition You can never get enough sushi in Japan and we made sure to indulge in Edomae, classic Tokyo-style sushi, that is artfully crafted one sublime piece at a time at Sushi Kanesaka and Sushi Jiro. Edomae-style preparation style is a must when […]
Restaurant Picks Fit For Foodies – Tokyo (Part 1) Tokyo dominates as one of the leading food capitals of the world with 227 Michelin-starred restaurants! I’m sure everyone can agree that this is foodie heaven. With 227 amazing restaurants to chose from, where does one start? When choosing a restaurant […]
Four days in a city that has so much to offer simply isn’t enough; but alas, that’s the only time we had. With this list of 16 awesome things to do in Tokyo on your first visit you’ll be sure to enjoy this city and everything it has to offer. […]
Jeju Island is located off the southern coast of South Korea, only a 1h flight from Seoul and is a popular vacation spot for Koreans and foreigners. You will also find Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak, one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature on Jeju Island which is what attracted us […]
a luxury lifestyle and travel blogger based in Toronto, Canada.
I hope to inspire others through my travels and show them the most beautiful parts of this world, all while enjoying the finer things in life.
Travel Like a Chieff is a luxury lifestyle and travel blog with a focus on international travel, food, shopping and pure relaxation. Its mission is to discover the highest quality experiences, services and brands, share them with people all over the world and inspire them to do the same.
As Saint Augustine once said: “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.” Life is too short to wait for later, don’t miss out by not taking the time to read all the pages of this wonderful book we call the world.
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