Outside Suburbia is a travel and lifestyle platform rooted in thoughtful, experience-led journeys, where culture, design, and a sense of place come together.
Founded by Priya, the site began as a personal travel journal and has evolved into a curated space for travelers seeking more than just itineraries. Here, travel is not about checking off destinations. It’s about how a place feels, the stories it holds, and the memories that stay long after you return.
Meet Priya
Hi, I’m Priya, the voice behind Outside Suburbia.
I’m a longtime traveler, a former engineer, and a storyteller shaped by life between worlds: rooted in India and based in the United States. Over the past two decades, I’ve traveled extensively with my family, balancing full-time work, school schedules, and a shared desire to see more of the world.
My approach to travel is simple:
- Travel well, not just often
- Choose experiences over checklists
- Find beauty in both the extraordinary and the everyday
From vineyard stays in Tuscany to cultural explorations across India and slow journeys through Europe, my travels are guided by curiosity, comfort, and connection.
What You’ll Find Here
Outside Suburbia brings together:
- Curated itineraries designed for depth and balance
- Hotel and stay guides focused on design, comfort, and experience
- Cultural travel stories that go beyond the surface
- Reflections on travel, identity, and returning home
This is travel that fits into real life… planned around school breaks, work schedules, and the realities of modern family living without compromising on quality or experience.
Our Philosophy
We believe:
- Travel is about memories, not milestones
- You don’t need to quit your job to see the world
- Luxury is not excess; it’s comfort, access, and meaningful experiences
- The best trips include at least one unforgettable moment
Whether it’s a quiet morning in a hill town, a long lunch overlooking the sea, or a once-in-a-lifetime experience, those are the moments that define a journey.
You can find our story and an intro to our family here.
You can find OutsideSuburbia on Instagram, which still remains my favorite social media, and also on Pinterest , Twitter and Facebook. Stop by and say hello, I would love to meet you!
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I was honored to be selected as Plano Magazine’s Top 10 Blogger to follow in Dallas and in Social Draft’s Top 25 Instagram Travel Accounts in 2016. Wow, it’s been 10 years now!!
We were super excited that we won Sir Richard Branson’s VLETravels award in 2018 and visited his amazing property, Kasbah Tamadot in Morocco, in 2019. You can see the winning photo here.
If you need some ideas for planning a custom travel itinerary, I can help. Email me!
Why Outside Suburbia
We live in the suburbs, with busy lives and everyday routines, but we make space to step outside of it.
Sometimes that means a weekend escape.
Sometimes it’s a two-week, carefully planned itinerary.
Always, it’s about exploring the world with intention.
Work & Collaborations
Outside Suburbia has partnered with leading hotels, tourism boards, and travel brands, including:
- Luxury hospitality brands like Four Seasons, Fairmont, and Park Hyatt
- Tourism boards across the U.S. and Europe
- Airlines and experiential travel companies
For collaboration inquiries, visit the Work With Me page or reach out directly.
A few of the destination marketing organizations, hotels, and airlines we have worked with include:
Interested in working with OutsideSuburbia?
See some of the organizations, hotels, and airlines we have worked with…!
“One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” – Henry Miller
“We believe in traveling well rather than traveling often! “
A Final Thought
“I don’t believe in counting countries or passport stamps—but making memories and cherishing them…” If that’s how you like to travel, you’re in the right place.
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8 comments
Glad to have discovered your site. We’re also out in the ‘burbs of Dallas and share your passion for traveling & not letting any vacation day go to waste! Will be following!
Hi Rebecca, great to connect with you here. Hope our paths cross in the ‘burbs sometime.
Hello, Priya. Found you while websearching all things Frida Kahlo, whom I discovered only a year ago. And I will get to see her “My Grandparents, My Parents, and Me” at NYC’s Museum of Modern Art on Friday this week…and I am so excited as well as to know your share my interest in her!
Hi Keith – Great to connect with you. Enjoy MOMA.
Beautiful, informative and inspiring blogs. I’m sure you are enjoying your life to the fullest! 🙂
Would love to read all your blogs
Love your ‘about me’ – great to get to know your own city too, we try to do that! Are you on twitter? We have a family travel linky if you’d like to join in? Let me know….good to connect with you 🙂
Thanks for stopping by globalmouse, yes I would love to connect with you on twitter – although I’m new to all this social media – learning as I go. My handle on twitter is osSuburbia.