Oh, Portugal! What do you think of when you hear the name of this often underrated country? Most people conjure images of colorful buildings and trams! While you'd certainly be correct to associate these images with Portugal (perhaps more specifically Lisbon), but the country has so much more to offer. I will be covering some … Continue reading Best Places to Visit in Portugal
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
Jerash, Jordan šÆš“ 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
Black church The Snaefellsnes peninsula is located on the western side of Iceland. Home to a national park, the stone rock bridge and small towns, this area of Iceland is one for the books! From the regions natural beauty to its homely feel, this part of the country is simply stunning but very different from … Continue reading Wandering SnaefellsnesĀ and Kirkjufell
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 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
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