written by Betty Nguyen Disclaimer: I am currently fighting my own jet lag as I am writing this. But I am recovering nicely, which is the point of this post. — We’ve all been there – the first day of…
When You Travel Slow in Stykkisholmur
Written By: Ressa Gallardo When most people think of Iceland, they instantly imagine the hazy blue waters of the Blue Lagoon, Reykjavik’s rainbow-colored buildings, and the massive luxury ski resorts throughout the northern areas. Yet, most travelers have never toured…
Know How to Plan and Pack Your Carry-On
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…
India Photo Guide: Top 10 Photo Ops in the Golden Triangle
By Kelsey Dennison India’s Golden Triangle is a photographer’s paradise. Everywhere you look is an explosion of vibrant colors, history, and everyday life. Although it would be impossible to condense every photo-worthy sight in India into a single list, here are…
72 Hours In Seoul, South Korea
Written By Kelsey Dennison Seoul is a city that weaves together old and new in the most beautiful way. While 72 hours is certainly not enough time to fully explore this energetic, fun-loving capital, with the right advice, 3 days…
How I Planned Peru for A Week
Written by Betty Nguyen When I first planned the trip to Peru, I didn’t think I would love Peru except for Machu Picchu. I researched places to stay, how to get there, and other surrounding activities for several weeks and…
Travel Planning Beijing and Shanghai: Know Before You Go [including Foursquare list]
by Betty Nguyen I’ve always wanted to visit the Great Wall and the Forbidden City. As for Shanghai, ever since watching James Bond’s Skyfall, the fight scene silhouetted with the beautiful modern landscape, totally inspired me for a visit. BEFORE…
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…
10 Tips on Planning Your Birthday in Argentina: Buenos Aires and Mendoza Valley
by Betty Nguyen 1. Learn some Spanish Download Duolingo, get some Spanish learning tapes, listen to some Spanish music, watch a Spanish soap opera, whatever works. I strongly suggest getting this phrase book. It was very useful when we were…