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…
Santa Monica Mountains Series: Exploring Paramount Ranch
written by Betty Nguyen I realized there are so many regions to explore in Southern California that I am going to dedicate separate blog series. For this post, we’re exploring Paramount Ranch in the Santa Monica Mountains – where most L.A. people live…
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…
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 Palm Springs
Written by Betty Nguyen I am fond of Palm Springs because I love mid-century everything. It reminds me of Frank Sinatra, Herman Miller furniture, and beautiful pools with fancy cocktails. We took my father here for Father’s Day weekend and it…
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…