by Betty Nguyen For the past several years, I’ve been doing a lot of international traveling that I haven’t really considered exploring America. You know, the country where I reside. Now that there is the pandemic, many Americans are asking…
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 If you’re visiting LA and planning a side road trip. Maybe I’ll go to Palm Springs or Joshua Tree, you contemplate, trendily. But what about Santa Barbara? It’s no longer the sleepy middle child, it has become…
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…
What is the Best Color to Wear in the Desert? The Answer May Surprise You.
by Betty Nguyen I was always encouraged to wear white in the summer, since white clothing is supposed to keep us cool, right? When I visited Morocco, I noticed some men wearing all-black robes. So what gives? Generally in summer, 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…
Visiting Morocco During Ramadan
by Betty Nguyen Coincidentally our trip to Morocco also occurred during Ramadan week. Ramadan does present a few challenges to visitors but it doesn’t mean all is lost. Here are some of the most common questions people have about our Ramadan trip. What is…
Abigail’s Insights: Why Travel
by Abigail Tocci A question I often get asked when people find out I have a travel and style blog is “why Travel?”. With a mother that grew up all over the world and a father who runs a travel company,…
10 Ways to Not Killing Earth When You Travel
Happy Earth Day! In honor of Mother Earth’s recognition day, I’m going to show her some love by sharing tips on how to be a more responsible traveler. Being a responsible traveler is easier said than done. Everyone is yelling…
Travel Guide: Oslo, Norway
written by Betty Nguyen Oslo is the perfect 48 hour Scandinavian stopover for me: super clean and safe, good cafes, plenty of interesting museums and architecture, and easy access to efficient public transportation. It’s also a very green city, named European Green Capital…