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 112 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, 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 to shape the way 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 while listening to our Indian-Singaporean grandfather share stories about his adventures throughout Asia, Africa and Europe. His most treasured memory was the time 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 too.
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. Now 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, cooking, and nurturing our spiritual practices. Occasionally, you may come across posts that delve into these topics, extending beyond travel.
However, what you can always expect when you visit The Rife Guide is concise travel tips and recommendations for the most exciting and desirable places around the world. You will find our articles presented in an approachable way without a lot of fluff. Our goal is to save you time and effort while booking your dream getaways. 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, don’t hesitate to send us a message here. Also please follow along during our adventures here:
@bekahrife | @therifeguide | @rachelrife
