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…
8 Most Instagrammable Spots in Tulum
written by Betty Nguyen Tulum, Mexico is our favorite beach destination in México. Period. The rustic beach accommodations, vegan cuisine, Mayan history, the turquoise cenote waters or the jungle vibes make Tulum so magical. There are plenty of Instagram photo…
Top 5 Cenotes in Tulum
written by Betty Nguyen When it comes visiting the Riviera Maya, there are two things every visitor must simply do: visit Mayan archaeological sites and swim in a cenote. Cenotes are beautiful underground caverns formed by rainwater eroding limestone over…
Tips for a USA Road Trip During Pandemic
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…