During my first full day in Kolkata, I took in the stirring city with tea at a local cafe. Cafe Aldo is located in Salt Lake, an outlying area of Kolkata. The small home-style cafe is quaint and lush with greenery at the entrance. The menu is robust and the service is friendly. It was … Continue reading A Day in Kolkata: Exploring Cafes and Culture
Fushimi Inari Taisha (Kyoto - Japan) (left, middle, center) Amanohashidate Viewland (left) / Arashiyama Bamboo Forest (middle) / Nara (right) Shinhotaka Ropeway (left) / Shirakawa-go (center) / Kamikochi (right and center large image)
I visited Prague for the first time in 2017. The medieval city was rich with culture and architectural wonders. From walking Charles Bridge to Strahov Monastery Library, the city has a lot of things to admire. In this article, I will cover three of my favorite things to do in the city. Although my visit … Continue reading 3 Things to Do in Prague, Czech Republic
As an English teacher, I had the privilege of living in Hanoi, Vietnam for close to 2 years. From morning bun cha to cafes after teaching, I found peace in a buzzing city. If you had told me at fifteen that I would eventually live abroad in Denmark and and Vietnam, I would not have … Continue reading Beautiful Chaos: Hanoi, Vietnam
San Diego is a wonderful West Coast escape to fun in the sun. From beaches to delicious eats, the city is lively in all seasons. During a second visit to San Diego in early 2026, I enjoyed will underscore two highlights in addition to my previous article: San Diego: California Dreaming in December. San Diego: … Continue reading California Escape: San Diego
After visiting over 50 countries, India has always been one that comes to mind when people ask my favorite adventure or the wildest experience I had while abroad. India is the place I fondly remember when I think about being tested as a traveler to truly embrace flexibility and the unexpected. I am preparing to … Continue reading Why India? After 50 countries…
My last time in India was during the season of Holi in 2019. As a 20-something backpacker, I was exploring India after visiting Sri Lanka en route to Nepal before returning to explore Northern India. From Kochi to Alleppey and Munnar to Jaipur, Agra, Varanasi and more; I was hooked! The vibrant colors, unique sounds, … Continue reading My Upcoming Adventures in Kolkata, Kharagpur, and Mumbai
A surfer's paradise, a girl's dream weekend! San Diego is a sunny coastal Californian city teeming with charm. From La Jolla Cove to Pacific Beach and delicious food spots, we enjoyed our first day. Seal Rock was a highlight of the day. This area of La Jolla Cove features a feast for wildlife photographers, runners, … Continue reading San Diego: California Dreaming in December
Tallinn, Estonia is located on the Baltic Sea near Finland, Latvia and Lithuania. This wonderful capital is chalk full of things to do, places to eat, and hidden gems to uncover. I will be sharing a mini guide with you. It will include where to go, what to do, where to eat, and more about … Continue reading Exploring Tallinn: Your Ultimate Guide to Estonia’s Capital
Why Morocco Changed My Travel Life Forever 🌍✨ I still remember stepping off the plane and feeling like I had just landed in another dimension. The colors, the scents, the sounds—it was nothing like anything I had ever experienced before. At the time, I didn’t know it, but this was the moment I truly began … Continue reading After Visiting 49 Countries, THIS is My Favorite!
