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
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
Skopje is the capital of North Macedonia, a country in the Balkans region of Europe. The city is funky, full of things to do, and steeped in history. The city has influence of both the Greek and Roman time periods. In this article, I will outline my favorite 4 things to do in the city … Continue reading Explore Skopje: Cultural Gems and History
Hoi An, Vietnam is a magical destination with things to explore during the day as well as a unique feel at night. This town is frequently visited among backpackers exploring South East Asia and you'll soon find out why! I'll now dive into my top 3 things to do when visiting Hoi An. This list … Continue reading Top 3 Things to Do in Hoi An, Vietnam
Once you have finished exploring the mainland from Chiang Mai to Ayutthaya, it'll be time to fly to one of the islands to anchor yourself for the rest of your trip. The most common destinations include flying into Krabi or Phuket. A one-way ticket to Krabi can be as low as $62 USD (and possibly … Continue reading The Perfect Thai Island Itinerary: ~1 week
Finding cheap eats is one of my favorite things to do in a new city, especially an expensive one! The city of Reykjavik is adorable, colorful, but oh so costly! A pastry from my favorite shop (Sandholt) that you can read about in an earlier article runs about $3 USD 495 ISK). In contrast, you … Continue reading 3 Places for Cheap Eats in Reykjavik
Jerash, Jordan 🇯🇴 The Middle East is a region between western Asia and north-eastern Africa. This hotly disputed area is understood in the West as being strife with conflict. The region is unfortunately characterized by a number of stereotypes that play into people's fears regarding visiting countries like Egypt or Jordan. For the purpose of … Continue reading 4 Top Places to Visit in the Middle East
The South coast of Iceland is known for waterfalls and black sand beaches along with the small town of Vik, which has gained popularity among tourists and locals alike. Vik is also a good base for continuing onto Diamond beach and a well-known glacier out past Diamond beach. While I don't typically take tours, I … Continue reading Exploring the South Coast of Iceland
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 Brauð & Co. Following this, I checked out my personal favorite Sandholt. Brauð & 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
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