Hey friends, we are identical twins, Rachel and Bekah Rife! The Rife Guide is your one-stop click for the best tips to maximize your time on the road. Having collectively visited over 120 countries, we help the-modern-nomad take the guesswork out of where to go, what to do and where to eat. Our story began over 15 years ago when we started passionately writing travel itineraries for ourselves and friends, and now we are doing the same for you! As our travel style is curious and eclectic, you will find luxury travel suggestions, adventure activities, flea market finds, street food musts and mysterious speakeasies all in one guide. They are blueprints to build your trip around ~ and then of course, let your curiosity take over!
How did we get here? Little did we know, many years ago, that our first trip abroad to Valencia, Spain, would change our lives forever. We can still taste that first sip of silky smooth Gazpacho and smell the hints of saffron in our paella. These new and exciting dishes began shaping how we saw and experienced food. We started daydreaming about the next countries we would visit, the adventures we would have, and ohhh the food. Each year thereafter became bookmarked and commemorated with escapades around the world.
Global Citizens
Our fascination with becoming global citizens began at a very young age when we listened to our Indian-Singaporean grandfather share stories about his adventures throughout Asia, Africa and Europe. His most treasured memory was when he road-tripped with a friend from Singapore to London. Wow! The way his eyes lit up when he talked about his time on the road informed us that this was the kind of lifestyle we had to live. As we began to see more and more of the world, our love for food, art and design grew.
Throughout this guide, you will also notice our love and devotion to the water. We grew up as competitive swimmers, water polo players and synchronized swimmers. These sports honed our love for artistic expression and all things water-related. Another bonus that added to our nomadic spirits was competing throughout the United States with our teammates from youth through college. As adults, we have channeled this passion into surfing, scuba diving and free diving. We are enamored with the water and all the mystery and intrigue it offers. (Want to see that time we swam and drank wine with Adele in her music video? Click here!)
Beyond Travel
Beyond seeing the world, we are passionate about building community, advocating for the planet, wellness, movement, hanging in nature, cooking and nurturing our spiritual practices. Occasionally, you may come across posts that delve into these topics, extending beyond travel.
However, when you visit The Rife Guide, you can always expect concise travel tips and recommendations for the most exciting and desirable places worldwide. Our articles are presented in an approachable way without a lot of fluff. We aim to save you time and effort while booking your dream getaways. We write the travel articles we wish we could find on the internet. Think of us as the Michelin Guide for all things travel!
Thank you so much for reading our story! If you want to connect or have questions, message us here. Also, please follow along during our adventures here:
@bekahrife | @therifeguide | @rachelrife
