written by Betty Nguyen I’ve been traveling quite frequently since I’ve quit my desk job two years ago. I know some people can be shocked that a carry-on is all you need if you know how to pack effectively and efficiently….
Iconic Spots to See in Reykjavík, Iceland
By Ressa Gallardo Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, is most populous, urban city of the country. With many of the locals being young university students or businessmen, the city is filled with vibrant art, food, and innovative music. As I traveled to Iceland…
What is Sustainable Travel? What You Should Know.
written by Betty Nguyen Sustainable tourism — bringing global awareness to travel and putting it into action — is a top priority for the United Nations this year. The organization has designated 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for…
Packing a Carry-On
Written By: Ressa Gallardo Throughout my travels, I was always known in the family for over packing. I would remember packing five pairs of shoes for a weekend school trip when I was sixteen just because I “never knew” what…
72 Hours in Vietnam: Hanoi And Mai Chau Valley
by Betty Nguyen Severin and I decided to do a quick trip to South East Asia during the 2015 Thanksgiving break. We originally booked Borneo, but due to the tense political atmosphere and recent kidnappings, two of my Indonesian friends…
72 Hours in New Orleans: Top 10 Things to Do
Written by Betty Nguyen A lot of people, yes, including my friends, do not know that I was raised in New Orleans for 7 years before my parents moved us to California (where I will spend the rest of my…
72 Hours in Merida, Mexico
Written by Betty Nguyen We decided to take advantage of the off-season airfare prices to Mexico in July and booked Merida, Mexico spontaneously. I saw several enticing pictures of old colonial structures and 1950s buildings on Pinterest and was completely…