Toledo: The World’s Finest Swords
It was a sunny yet cold morning in the ancient town of Toledo, Spain. I could feel the tourists’ happiness wandering the narrow and colorful streets, delighted to explore a place that offers such a...
View ArticleThe Best New York City Rooftops
When I first moved to The Big Apple, I was obsessed with finding the best rooftops in NYC. Almost every weekend, especially during spring and summer season, I felt the need to try a new one. Whether it...
View ArticleCamping With Elephants at Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Kenya
They appeared as shadows through the trees, one at first, then a second and a third, until the whole herd was illuminated by the glow of the full moon above. I scarcely dared to breathe for fear of...
View ArticleChiloé, Chilean Island of Myths, Legends, and Traditions
Chiloé is the perfect destination for travelers looking to expand their horizons and discover unknown territories in Chile SANTIAGO, CHILE (April 26, 2022) Chile’s rich cultural heritage, lush...
View ArticleParque Nacional Tayrona, Colombia: A Hundred Places in One
I have a problem with procrastination. Actually, I wouldn't call it a problem. That insinuates that it creates a detriment to my daily life. It never does. Somehow among the hours wasted, I manage to...
View ArticleMinsk, Belarus: Different, Beautiful, and a Little Bit Soviet
Curious to see what life was like under Communism — but not by way of an artificially recreated, kitschy tour? In Minsk you can! All with the convenience of being able to simultaneously access...
View ArticleThe Sixth Village of the Cinque Terra
The ferry boat glided out of the harbor of La Spezia beginning my journey to the famous 5 villages of the Cinque Terra. The weather was perfect and water an indigo blue as we cruised along the Ligurian...
View ArticleA Trek to Mount Genyen — Eastern Tibet
Tibet has always been a dream for many travelers. Its giant snowy mountains, endless grasslands, lakes, rivers, as well as its unique local culture make this place like a magnet. It was a magnet for me...
View ArticlePostcards on the Dashashwamedh Ghat
“Henna?” The banks of the Ganga were lined with woven umbrellas. There was a festival that day – I never found out exactly what. But it was the reason I came down to Dashashwamedh Ghat again, even...
View ArticleMy Experience Teaching in Kathmandu
It was the spring of 2017. Having spent 6 months in New Zealand with a Working Holiday Visa before entering my university, I knew that I should be doing something abroad instead of sulking at home. But...
View ArticleSafari Adventure in Dubai
Dune Bashing On a fairly pleasant winter morning (living in the tropics all my life, winters for me are blissful!), what began as a laid-back start in a cozy hotel room, turned out to be one of the...
View ArticleThe Last Stronghold of the Navajo, Canyon de Chelly
Exploring the History and Beauty of the Canyon The last rays of the setting sun painted the canyon walls a deep orange as they turned the bottom of the clouds reddish. I was at Tsegi Overlook taking in...
View ArticleNew Haven: Exploring Art and Architecture
About a little more than an hour drive or train ride from the metropolis of New York City lies New Haven in the state of Connecticut. A much smaller town, its fame stems from the fact that it is home...
View ArticleFlorentime in a Tel Aviv Neighborhood
Florentine, the Neighborhood The rooftop where I currently reside is of a shop that I walk past nearly every day, a woodwork shop which, like all of Florentine's numerous manufacturing outlets, is...
View ArticleThe Hidden Cave of Thakhek, Laos
A Hidden Cave, Thakhek, Laos Near Thakhek, Loas The area around Thakhek, Laos, is notorious for it's limestone karst mountains and beautiful caves. There is the Buddha Cave; a small cave halfway up a...
View ArticleThe Beautiful Landscapes of Northwest Argentina
The two northern regions comprised of Salta and Jujuy are in pair with Patagonia when it comes to beautiful nature. I was only getting used to the snow-capped mountains and myriad turquoise lakes of...
View ArticleThe Monkey Temple of Kathmandu
It didn’t take long for me to lose track of how many people had asked me, “What are you going to do in Nepal if you’re not planning to go trekking?” I was determined, however, to prove that there was...
View ArticleA Full-Time Traveler Visits Tonga
Many people in the US have never even heard of Tonga, but I got the privilege of spending three months in Tonga between 2016 and 2017. This small country, a collection of islands two thousand...
View ArticleClimbing Mt. Fuji: An Unforgettable Experience
Since I moved to Japan over a year ago, climbing Mt. Fuji was on the top of my travel bucket list. Fuji-san, as it’s called by locals, is Japan’s tallest peak. It’s an active volcano 3,776 meters high...
View ArticleA Few Solo Female Travel Tips
Since I was little, I dreamed of seeing the world. I grew up Googling pictures of ancient sites, making plans for when I was going to visit famous cities, and dreaming of adventures around the globe. I...
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