365 days in a year, 52 weekends, a lot of time to travel. Back in 2016, when I first started blogging as a way to document my travels, I started a blog series called #Take12Trips. It's a continuation of the only resolution I made in 2016, a promise to commit to doing something new (to me) … Continue reading The Return of #Take12Trips, January 2021
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A Guide to Savannah’s Two Sides, Soulful & Spooky
The essence of Savannah curves through the city. Oak trees covered with dangling Spanish moss. Historic homes with beautiful iron details. Unwavering southern hospitality. A burgeoning food and drink scene. And, of course, historical markers on what seems like every street. It's said to be one of the most haunted cities in America, and at … Continue reading A Guide to Savannah’s Two Sides, Soulful & Spooky
Beautiful Brunswick, Visiting Coastal Georgia
If you read the title of this post, and thought, 'Brunswick? Where is that in Georgia?', we are one in the same. When my sister announced she was moving to Brunswick for a job opportunity in September 2020, the first thing I did was look up where Brunswick was. Having been to Georgia on several … Continue reading Beautiful Brunswick, Visiting Coastal Georgia
Finding Timeless Charm in the Mexican Highlands: One Day in San Miguel de Allende
Timeless colonial architecture. Casual afternoon strolls. Endless charming alleys and boutiques. Tiny courtyard cafes, tucked away from the street. A relaxed pace of living, home to artists, expats and visitors from around the world. Temperatures warm enough to be considered perpetual spring. And, a culinary scene with some of the best food in Mexico. With … Continue reading Finding Timeless Charm in the Mexican Highlands: One Day in San Miguel de Allende
The Ultimate Guide to Four Days Exploring the Best of Seoul, Korea
Seoul is one of the world's largest metropolises. Caught between ultra modern and legacy of the old, it's the perfect mix of history, culture, arts and nature. Imagine skyscrapers that loom over ancient places, wooden hanok homes that share real estate with boutique cafes, and fashion trends mixing traditional designs with a modern twist. Fast … Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to Four Days Exploring the Best of Seoul, Korea
A Mini Guide: Two Days Exploring Mandalay, Myanmar
Formerly known as Burma, Myanmar always seemed like a mythical place- somewhere I wasn't sure I would ever make it to. The biggest country in Southeast Asia, Myanmar has been attracting more and more tourism interest. We chose to visit Mandalay, the former royal capital of Myanmar. When people speak about Myanmar, they often rave … Continue reading A Mini Guide: Two Days Exploring Mandalay, Myanmar
One Chaotic, Beautiful Day in Delhi
Delhi is what you’d call polarising. A lot of visitors don’t like it- they cite it as too loud, too crazy, too dusty, just too much. I spent four days in Delhi, three of which were ‘head glued to laptop, get work done’ in nature. On one of the days, I decided to do nothing … Continue reading One Chaotic, Beautiful Day in Delhi
Everything You Must Know Before Visiting the Taj Mahal
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
A Mini Guide: 24 Hours in Athens
Athens, an ancient city. The capital of Greece is one of the most established centers of tourism in Europe, with thousands of visitors passing through on their way to visit the islands each year. Athens surprised me. Most people I know who’ve visited en route to the islands mentioned their disdain for the city. They … Continue reading A Mini Guide: 24 Hours in Athens
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