Hey friends, I’m Bekah Rife! Having visited more than 70 countries, I love sharing the places, flavors, and experiences that capture my curiosity. My story began over 15 years ago, when I started passing my travel discoveries along to friends. Eventually, I wanted one place to gather the stories and little details I had collected over the years. So, in 2023, I launched The Rife Guide. I write the articles and run the site, while welcoming guest contributors. My travel style is adventurous and eclectic, so you’ll find everything from luxury escapes and athletic activities to flea-market treasures, street-food musts, mountain treks, motorcycle excursions, unique road trips, mysterious speakeasies, and much more. Think of what I share as a vetted blueprint ~ grab what you like, then let your own curiosity take over!
Where to start? I didn’t know it then, but my first trip outside of North America to Valencia, Spain would change my life forever. I can still taste that first sip of silky-smooth gazpacho and smell the saffron rising from a pan of paella. Those unfamiliar flavors began to reshape how I experienced food and the world around me. Before long, I was daydreaming about the countries I might visit next, the adventures waiting for me, and, of course… the food! From then on, each year was marked by another chance to follow my dreams somewhere new.
My interest in the world began at a young age, while listening to my Indian-Singaporean grandfather share stories of his adventures across Asia, Africa, and Europe. His favorite was the time he road-tripped with a friend from Singapore to London. Wow! I still remember how his eyes lit up when he talked about life on the road. I wanted to experience that same sense of wonder for myself. As I began exploring more of the world, my drive to see it grew immensely.
Water has always been a huge part of my life. I grew up as a competitive swimmer, water polo player, and synchronized swimmer, competing across the United States from childhood through college. Those years nurtured my love of movement, artistic expression, and being in the water. As an adult, I’ve carried that passion into surfing, scuba diving, and freediving. I’m endlessly drawn to the mystery beneath the surface and the freedom that comes with exploring it. (Want to see that time I swam and drank wine with Adele in her music video? Click here!)
All that aside, when you visit The Rife Guide, you’ll find the places, tastes, experiences, and precious moments that have captured my heart around the world. I share them through honest, approachable stories without a lot of fluff, as an invitation to notice what excites you. My hope is that you’ll leave feeling inspired to follow your own wonder and create a journey that is uniquely yours.
Thank you for reading my story! If you want to connect or have questions, message me here.
xoxo, Bekah
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