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…
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…
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…
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…
Our Hands-Down Favorite Bars in Tulum
written by Betty Nguyen I love a good craft cocktail, especially when it includes mezcal, tequila, and/or fresh fruits. After our last visit in Tulum, these are my favorite spots. 1. Batey’s If you’re staying in central Tulum, this is…
Travel Guide: 48 Hours in Kanazawa, Japan
written by Betty Nguyen We’ve been to Kyoto and Nara already and we wanted to visit different parts of Japan. So after some research, we decided to include Kanazawa as one of our slow-travel stops, also known as the old…
Reykjanes: The Perfect Iceland Layover
written by Betty Nguyen With low-budget airlines flying to and from Reykjavik, it’s the perfect connecting gateway to Europe. If you have more than 6 hours to spare, add an activity in the nearby Reykjanes and make the best of your time in…
Travel Guide: Weekending in Joshua Tree
written by Betty Nguyen Joshua Tree is one of the most interesting and beautiful places in California (and the country, I think). Most people from Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego have visited here. However, I was quite surprised to learn that…
Travel Guide: Todos Santos
by Betty Nguyen One of Mexico’s “pueblos mágicos,” or “magical towns,” Todos Santos, a bohemian getaway about 48 miles up the Pacific Coast from Cabo San Lucas, offers a nice escape from the latter’s crazy party scene. We were on our way to Magdelena…
Be a Safe and Responsible Tourist in Iceland
by Betty Nguyen After reading about the latest bus accident in Iceland in South Iceland near Kirkjubæjarklaustur, leaving one dead and others seriously injured (all foreign tourists), I felt inclined to forward some of Iceland’s First Lady, Eliza Reid, tips on how to safely and…