Explore the bakeries for breakfast Today, I sampled two of the many highly-rated bakeries in Reykjavik. I started out near Hallgrimskirkja and went to BrauĆ° & Co. Following this, I checked out my personal favorite Sandholt. BrauĆ° & Co is a small bakery that opens most days at 7 AM for the early birds. This … Continue reading Additional Time? 5 More Things to do in Reykjavik, Iceland
Street art šØ Reykjavik is the northern most capital in the world. This small but mighty city is stunning. From the sun voyager to Harpa concert hall, there are loads of things to see when venturing out of your hotel or hostel on a rest day from touring, during a layover, or just for the … Continue reading Introduction to Iceland: 3 Things to Do in Reykjavik
Reclining Buddha Thailand is the "Land of Smiles", a beautiful South East Asian (SEA) country! Home to pad Thai, motorbikes and many people's gateway to SEA, there are lots of things to do and experience in Thailand. Below, I will detail a 1-week tour of Thailand "Overland" that can be combined with the "Island Life" … Continue reading The Perfect Mainland Thailand Itinerary: ~1 week
Beautiful Sri Lanka š±š° Sri Lanka is an island most commonly known for its teardrop shape, abundant supply of tea, and close proximity to its bigger sister, India. When I first mentioned my desire to visit Sri Lanka, many people admitted to not knowing much about this country, especially compared to other Southeast Asian countries. … Continue reading Sri Lanka: An Introduction
India is often discussed in the "west" (e.g. North America / Europe) in negative terms. Upon arrival to India, I braced myself for the things I had heard about. For example: pollution, traffic jams, scams, and the imminent danger I would face due to traveling solo as a female. As a result of my experiences, … Continue reading 5 Myths about India
Chicago is one of the United States' most bustling cities. Known for deep-dish pizza, performance arts and "the bean", this awesome city is home to plenty to see and do. Over the course of my 5-day trip in February, I found myself drawn most heavily to the Willis Tower, Cloud Gate ("the Bean") and a … Continue reading Top 3 Things to Do in Chicago
Ecuador is a phenomenal country located along in western coast of Latin America (think: near Peru and Colombia). While planning my first trip to South America, I knew I'd have the help of my friend, however before going much further into this article I'd like to make a recommendation (more tips to come in later … Continue reading 3 of the Best Things to Do in Ecuador
Note: I was talking to a woman in my current master's cohort about my time in Vietnam. I was rummaging around my computer (if you can do such a thing) to find a topic or a series of photos to share for this week when I stumbled upon this... This morning I woke up at … Continue reading Re: Memories of Vietnam
Times Square, NYC Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan side (NYC) New York City, New York is one of the iconic cities in the world. Known for food, culture, and more - this gem of a city is vast. This begs the question: What should I do on a trip to NYC? When someone mentions NYC and specifically … Continue reading 3 Things to Do in NYC, New York
Vietnam is a gorgeous Southeast Asian country! By all accounts, the country boasts mountains, lakes, waterfalls, cities, towns and more! During my stint as an English teacher living in Hanoi, Vietnam, I found ways to continue traveling even amidst work. Here are three of the best day trips from the capital of the North. En … Continue reading 3 Day Trips From Hanoi, Vietnam
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