Some places, you wait a lifetime to see. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Sometimes, those places don’t quite live up to expectations. The Taj Mahal exceeded every expectation I could have dreamed of. Magnificent would be an understatement. Heartbreakingly beautiful doesn't even begin to scratch the surface. Planning my visit, every single person I knew who had been to … Continue reading Everything You Must Know Before Visiting the Taj Mahal
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6 Reasons Why Amritsar Must Be On Your India Itinerary
Located in the state of Punjab, 2.5M people live in Amritsar, which makes it a small city by Indian standards. I absolutely loved it. It feels open and modern, but it’s also muddy with noisy alleyways. I flew into Amritsar from Jaisalmer, and continued onwards to Delhi. If you can, Amritsar would be the perfect … Continue reading 6 Reasons Why Amritsar Must Be On Your India Itinerary
The Ultimate Guide to India’s Pink City, Jaipur
Ah, Rajasthan, welcome to the "Land of the Kings". From desert to holy lakes to magnificent forts, one thing that's hard for first time visitors to grasp is the sheer size of this Indian state. Jaipur is famed for being the ‘pink city’ of India. In 1876, the Prince of Wales and Queen Victoria visited … Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to India’s Pink City, Jaipur
Charmed By Antigua, Guatemala in Only 72 Hours
Once the capital of Guatemala, Antigua’s colorful streetscapes are nestled between three volcanoes. Easily, it's one of Central America's most charming destinations. With a small, quaint vibe, you'll want to throw any notion of an itinerary out, and just spend your time leisurely exploring. At the end of our three days in Antigua, we found … Continue reading Charmed By Antigua, Guatemala in Only 72 Hours
Discovering Coffee Mania in Sai Gon
A GUIDE TO COFFEE IN SAI GON Vietnam is the second largest coffee producing country in the world, so you know they mean business when it comes to brew. Sai Gon was my last stop in Vietnam. Prior, I'd been to Hanoi, Sa Pa, Ha Long Bay, Hoi An and Da Nang over the course … Continue reading Discovering Coffee Mania in Sai Gon
Slowing Down in Hoi An: Why I Loved Fell For This Historic Slice of Vietnam
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO HOI AN Coming into Vietnam, I'd been on a breakneck pace tour of SE Asia seeing Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia and Laos in two months. I hadn't planned my time in Vietnam prior to leaving. I'd secured a visa with specific entry dates, and decided to leave the rest up to … Continue reading Slowing Down in Hoi An: Why I Loved Fell For This Historic Slice of Vietnam
A Guide to Getting Clothes Custom Made in Hoi An, Vietnam
A GUIDE TO GETTING CLOTHES MADE IN HOI AN When I told people I was planning to visit Hoi An in Vietnam, everyone told me to get clothes made. Literally, everyone. Whether they'd been there or not personally, everyone seemed to know Hoi An's reputation for being a place to get beautiful, custom tailored items … Continue reading A Guide to Getting Clothes Custom Made in Hoi An, Vietnam
Awestruck at The Alhambra
A GUIDE TO THE ALHAMBRA The Alhambra was a place I'd heard a lot about, but couldn't quite mentally picture unaided. Even with all the beautiful photos I'd seen, it was hard to get a feel for how the palace was truly laid out and what visiting it would be like. So, despite the fact … Continue reading Awestruck at The Alhambra
Affordable Island Luxury at the Charming Fox in Koh Samui
KOH SAMUI HOTEL: A REVIEW OF AN AFFORDABLE, LUXE ADULTS ONLY OPTION A trip to any tropical destination is always taking a bit of a gamble when it comes to weather. Visiting the Thai islands was my first time staying on tropical islands. Prior to the experience, I'd visited plenty of beaches in Mexico, both … Continue reading Affordable Island Luxury at the Charming Fox in Koh Samui
Living Luxuriously in Bangkok: Five Star Hotels On a Budget
FINDING AFFORDABLE LUXE HOTELS IN BANGKOK When I travel alone, I'm a pretty minimal person- always looking for the best deal possible, I'll sacrifice many items of comfort if it means I can travel longer or see and do more. The only time I've stayed in four or five star hotels have been for work … Continue reading Living Luxuriously in Bangkok: Five Star Hotels On a Budget