Kara Roche

HOMETOWN: Houston,TX originally, now Mill Valley

FAMILY STATS: Married w/ kids ages 23 and 24

TRAVEL MOTTO: Always look for the part of town that has a vintage record store, that's where you'll find the best coffee, coolest shops and restaurants

FAVORITE VACATION: Safari, Japan, Turkey, Iceland

ALWAYS IN YOUR SUITCASE: TOFU Traveller / Charger combo

BUCKET LIST VACATION: Kayaking in the Lofoten Islands

TRAVEL STYLE: Mix it up: A little luxe, a little local

OLIVER GUIDES:

• Naoshima, Japan