Taiwan is one of the most underrated budget destinations in Asia. It offers a beautiful — and super affordable — mix of east and west, blending the culture and cuisines of mainland China, Japan, and Hong Kong. And all with a fraction of the crowds. I don’t think enough people visit Taiwan. I spent time […]
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Where to Stay in Bangkok: The Best Neighborhoods for Your Visit
Last Updated: 10/3/2023 | October 3rd, 2023 I love Bangkok. It’s one of my favorite cities in the world (I spent two years living here). It doesn’t necessarily have tons of “tourist attractions,” but its energy is contagious and the people are the best. A city of eight million people spread out over 50 districts, […]
San Francisco Travel Guide
Known for its counter-culture roots, eclectic music scene, startup tech companies, booming immigration populations, and picturesque views, San Francisco is an exciting city to visit. Here you’ll find hippies, college students, tech giants, artists, immigrant enclaves, and everything in between. It’s one of the most diverse cities in the country. To me, visiting San Francisco […]
Toronto Travel Guide
While Toronto may lack the history of Montreal or the outdoorsyness of Vancouver, it makes up for it with tons of food and clothing markets, delicious and varied food, wonderful museums, funky bars and speakeasies, and lots of other things to see and do. With half of its 3 million population (6 million if you […]
The 23 Best Things to Do in Hong Kong
Last Updated: 3/5/24 | March 5th, 2024 Hong Kong is one of the most densely packed cities in the world. It’s a vibrant, towering, eclectic city that’s bursting at the seams with people, food, activities, and history. It’s also one of my favorite cities in the world. Home to over 7.4 million people, Hong Kong […]
The Best Travel Books for Long-Term Travelers
Part of the tool belt of any traveler is a good book. Long bus, train, or plane rides can get pretty boring and can give you a lot of “dead” time if you haven’t mastered the art of the 10-hour blank stare. Here are some of my favorite books to help you survive those rides and get your inspired for your next adventure!
The 22 Best Things to Do in Bangkok
Last Updated: 2/27/24 | February 27th, 2024 Bangkok is one of my favorite cities in the world. It’s a vibrant, chaotic, international, funhouse. A city of 1,550 square kilometers (600 square miles) and with a population of over 10 million, you could spend months here and you’d still only scratch the surface. I’ve visited the […]
Seattle Travel Guide
Famous for its addiction to caffeine (Starbucks was founded in this city and there’s an endless number of cafes here), Seattle is home to countless musicians (Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Jimi Hendrix to name three), a huge tech hub, there’s a robust music and art scene, lots of great bars, a lot of history, and […]
The 30 Best Things to Do in San Francisco
Last Updated: 2/1/24 | February 1st, 2024 I love San Francisco. It’s a city home to hippies, techies, artists, immigrants, students, and everyone in between. There’s incredible music, delicious food for all budgets, parks galore, and an amazing bohemian vibe. With so many diverse influences, it’s no surprise that San Francisco has evolved into a […]
The Top 16 Historical Sites in the World
There are so many breathtaking and incredible historical sites built by ancient civilizations in the world, it’s sometimes hard to narrow down which are the best. But I have reflected on it and in this post, I share 15 historical sites are the best in the world and a must see for the avid traveler or history buff.
Where to Stay in Vancouver: The Best Neighborhoods for Your Visit
Posted: 10/29/23 | October 29th, 2023 Vancouver is my favorite city in Canada. (It’s also one of my favorite cities in the world. I love it.) Spend a few days here, and you’ll see why it’s consistently ranked as one of the most livable cities in the world. Vancouver is the third largest in Canada. […]
Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide
Ho Chi Minh City (formerly known as Saigon, though all the locals still call it that) is the largest (and most chaotic city) in Vietnam. Motorbikes, bicycles, cars, and rickshaws go wherever they please, and lots of street stands and markets spill into the traffic lanes. It’s a city with a billion things happening at […]