Photo by Symeon Ekizoglou on Pexels.com Malta is a wonderful island known for sun, culture, and stunning architecture. Located in the Mediterranean between Sicily and Northern Africa, there are endless things to explore on the island of Malta. I will detail an approximate itinerary below. You can follow it on a first visit to Malta. … Continue reading Discover Malta: Detailed 8-Day Travel Guide
Malaysia is located near Indonesia and Singapore in Southern Asia. The country is booming with things to see, eat and wonderful people watching opportunities. During my time in Kuala Lumpur, I recall a dazzling display of cultures and diversity. Penang offered a more laid back feeling. Below, I will describe my ideal 10-day itinerary in … Continue reading Malaysia: The Perfect 10 day Itinerary
As mentioned in a previous article, one suggested route was starting in Sofia, Bulgaria and heading west. Another option for your itinerary is presented here. For example, in this itinerary, you would start from Serbia and head into Bosnia and Herzegovina before going onward. See previous article: HERE Explore both articles. See which descriptions of … Continue reading Alternative 2 to 3 week Balkans Itinerary
Luang Prabang, Laos: Introduction Luang Prabang is the ancient capital of Laos. The city is a UNESCO world heritage site. This status is due to its architecture, cultural richness, and access to the Mekong River. The influence of Buddhism on the atmosphere of this Laotian city can be strongly felt. The mix of colonial architecture … Continue reading The Ancient Capital of Laos: 5 Recommendations
In writing this article, I have kept 2 things in mind. The first consideration I had was maximizing your time during your vacation. Travel is still considered a luxury for many Americans and time off can be hard to find. Given this, I have designed an easy itinerary. You can explore numerous and diverse locations … Continue reading 2 Weeks: Explore 3 Countries and 5 Cities
This is an itinerary that I designed and tacked onto a longer trip recently. From my experience in September, I will be writing what I learned, exploring key highlights, and giving recommendations. The travel itinerary is meant as a fun guide for you to customize per your travel interests and time. This itinerary is designed … Continue reading 11-Day European Itinerary: Belgium, Luxembourg, France & Switzerland
An Introduction The sprawling city of Kathmandu is as vivid in my memory as it was during my visit in 2019. The city is big, chaotic, and magical! Yes, those three words are not mutually exclusive. One of my favorite memories from Kathmandu was staying at a local hostel during off season. The hostel had … Continue reading Discovering Kathmandu: Secrets of a Vibrant City
Santa Fe, New Mexico is located in the Sangre de Cristo foothills. It is known for its unique architectural style of Pueblo-style homes and buildings. It is also known for being founded as a Spanish colony in 1610. As a result, Santa Fe has a main plaza and feels different to that of many United … Continue reading Best Time to Visit Santa Fe: Fall Travel Guide
Mostar is a city in Bosnia and Herzegovina that is lovely. Due to its strong Turkish influence from its occupation by the Ottoman empire, the architecture and culture is rich. My first full day there was spent wandering and I eventually made it to 'Lovely Bosnian House'. The accommodation truly lives up to its name … Continue reading Wanderlust in the Balkans: Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sofia (4 days) with day trips to Plovdiv, Bulgaria and Rila Monastery When visiting Sofia, I did not know what to expect. I was delighted to find a great diversity of things to do, eat, and explore! The walking tours that I went on were also a very great addition to the trip. I highly … Continue reading The Ultimate Balkans Itinerary: From Bulgaria to Beyond
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