Oh, Puglia! How we love Puglia! After our first visit to Puglia, we decided to do a revisit. We invited our ambassador, Connie, to join us on the trip and introduced her to the wonderful Southern tip of the boot….
Should You Use a Travel Agent to Plan Your Vacation?
written by Betty Nguyen Finally, the borders are opening and for many, it’s the first time planning a vacation since the pandemic hit in March 2020. But where to start? Where to go for Americans? Anxiety is now the main…
Covid-Friendly Road Trip to Grand Canyon, Zion, and Bryce
by Betty Nguyen The Nomoon team embarked on a 6 days and 5 nights road trip to see nearby National Parks in Nevada, Arizona, and Utah during the pandemic (after Labor Day weekend). We were rewarded with fewer crowds and…
Nomoon Team Provides Working From Home Tips
Written by Betty Nguyen “These are challenging times, both emotionally, physically, and financially – there’s no question about it. But I know that someday we’ll look back on how we came together during this crisis, showed courage and optimism, helped…
Weekend Guide to Santa Barbara
written by Betty Nguyen Why Santa Barbara Should Be Your Next LA Road Trip If you’re visiting Los Angeles and considering a side road trip, you might find yourself debating between Palm Springs or Joshua Tree—both trendy, both worth a…
Take a Vacation, it’s Good for You.
written by Betty Nguyen As a former corporate employee in Silicon Valley, I worked on average 50-60 hours a week. During big projects, such as a merger or acquisition, those hours would increase upwards to 80 hours. I was all…
Weekend Guide to Puebla, Mexico
by Betty Nguyen Only two-hours southeast of Mexico City is the colonial city of Puebla, mostly recognized for its colorful history – the city’s historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site – plenty of gorgeous churches, the best mole poblano, and Talavera,…
Discover Matera, Italy in 24 Hours
written by Betty Nguyen To be honest, we did not know what to expect when we arrived in Matera, Italy. We’ve seen some photos and heard about the latest James Bond movie being filmed there. As the European capital of culture of 2019, we…
Is Morocco Safe for Female Travelers?
by Betty Nguyen To be honest, I’ve heard several disturbing stories about traveling to Morocco as females. From being disrespected (the men allegedly would grab you at the markets) to having sexist experiences at the airport (a friend described an incident where…
Travel Guide: Oslo, Norway
written by Betty Nguyen Oslo is the ideal 48-hour Scandinavian stopover—clean, safe, and easy to navigate with efficient public transportation. The city boasts excellent cafés, fascinating museums, and striking architecture, making it a perfect destination for a short stay. Recognized as…
Superblooming in California: Top 3 SoCal Spots
Written by Betty Nguyen After the wettest winter L.A. has seen in years, Southern California’s landscapes have transformed into beautiful floral utopias. The rain allowed dormant seeds to bloom after years of surviving the harsh drought. As a result, flowers and other indigenous…
Travel Guide: Planning Your 72 Hour Trip in Prague
written by Betty Nguyen One of the reasons why I stayed away from Prague for awhile is because I’ve seen numerous Insta photos of the famous Charles Bridge brimming to the rim of tourists and selfies. After running out of European side…