DION'S TRAVEL JOURNAL
Travel stories, destination guides, and honest advice from someone who's actually been there.

Travel Tips · 6 min read
Dubai is one of the most misunderstood destinations in the world. People expect a mall with a skyline. What they find is something much more complex, beautiful, and surprising. Here's what to know before you go.

Nightlife & Culture · 5 min read
South Beach's Art Deco district is one of the most visually stunning neighborhoods in America — and it's even better after dark. Here's how to experience it the right way.
Travel Advice · 4 min read
Booking.com and Expedia have made it easy to book a trip. They've also made it easy to book the wrong trip. Here's what a real travel advisor actually does — and why it's worth it.
LA Travel · 5 min read
LAX is one of the busiest international airports in the world — and one of the most stressful to navigate. Here's everything you need to know to get out of LA smoothly.
Group Travel · 7 min read
Group travel is the most rewarding — and most chaotic — kind of travel. Here's how to plan a group trip that everyone actually enjoys, from the first conversation to the last flight home.