Sunrise from the window of the Park Hyatt Tokyo

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What to Expect

Travel stories for people who want to book better, explore more thoughtfully, and pack smarter.

I share Hyatt destination guides, honest hotel comparisons, short stories from local experiences, and luggage advice about the brands I know and love. It can be hard to choose between properties in a city, plan the right tour, and figure out what luggage is actually worth the investment. I hope some of the info I share helps you feel a little more informed.

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About the Author

hey, it’s laura

Everyone has different ideas of what they want to get out of travel. For lots of reasons, my getaways usually involve allowing myself to be at ease. That’s why I enjoy the hospitality and predictability of a Hyatt and why I’m more likely to book a personalized guided tour when I visit a city. Here are a few of my favorite things and places to help you discern where my biases might lie when it comes to giving advice.


Favorite Hyatt

Park Hyatt Chicago


Favorite piece of luggage

Tumi 19-degrees medium and large polycarbonate


Most memorable tour

Private tour of Angkor Wat just after the pandemic when visitor numbers were still at about 100 people a day


What do I avoid during my holidays?

Checklist travel, crowds, backpacking, having my head in a map


What makes a great holiday?

Some combination of a cultural tour, food tour, and one or two nights at a Park Hyatt at the tail end of my stay


  • "What I love most is observing the rhythms of the city I'm in and seeing new ways of living."