Travel Tips

Packing and Overpacking

Welcome to the first post in my series “Top Travel Mistakes.” I recently collected information on the biggest mistakes people make when traveling and composed a list of the top 10 (plus a few... read more

River Rafting in Rishikesh or Kolad? Let Me Help You Pick!

You could call me the textbook definition of an adventure junkie and a water baby. Anything to do with a kick of adrenaline, I'm in. Add a sea, river, lake or anything in between to this... read more

Assumptions, Travel and Micro-Aggression

I spent twenty-three years in the airline industry as an international flight attendant. Many of those first years I was often the only person of color on the crew. Therefore, my experiences in... read more

Spend a Perfect New Mexico Escape Weekend in Ruidoso

Love camping, but want to enjoy the escapism without the bears? I checked out the secluded Escape Resort villas in the middle of Ruidoso, New Mexico for some much needed get away time, while still... read more

A 3 Day Trip to Le Mont-Saint-Michel

At the age of 19, I decided to embark on my own journey overseas, after having graduated from high school that same year. See, having lived in five different countries over my lifetime so far... read more

Ah, Japan!

Japan is the most amazing and technologically advanced country in the world. My husband and I went to Japan last year. We decided to spend one week in Tokyo, and I absolutely fell in love with... read more

Rameshwaram & Dhanushkodi – Beautiful Places with Rich Cultural Heritage

After an awesome time in the valleys of Kashmir, I was on a bus with my childhood friend to spend the weekend in the lap of our cultural roots, and around the magnificent architecture of our... read more

How to Visit an Offbeat and Ancient Indian Temple?

The temple after which the Parliament of India is built! Have you been to Chausath Yogini Temple (also called Ekattarso Mahadeva Mandir) in the Morena district of Madhya Pradesh? Or, seen any... read more

Learn to Dive in Dahab, Egypt

If you want to find out but aren't quite ready to take the plunge into a certification course, you can gain credit towards the PADI Open Water Diver or PADI Scuba Diver course, or carry on and... read more

The World of Fusterlandia in Havana, Cuba

When we were in the Cuban capital of Havana at the beginning of 2020, we were finally able to visit somewhere which had captured our imagination many years previously. Fusterlandia is a colourful and... read more

Puglia Know How | Eating Out in Puglia

Benvenuti in Puglia - welcome to Puglia. Puglia has become famous internationally for its stunning beaches, rolling olive groves, medieval white towns and wonderful food. Food is an integral... read more

Red Rocks and Beyond: A Guide to Moab and Its Incredible Natural Parks

Often regarded as the gateway to Utah's astonishing red rock canyon country, Moab serves as an ideal base for hikers, cyclists, kayakers, and nature enthusiasts. Enveloped by imposing crimson... read more

Puglia Know How | Make the Most of Your Trip to Ostuni

Benvenuti in Puglia - welcome to Puglia. Ostuni rises up from the Valle d'Itria, crowning the hill it sits on. The white walls and buildings of the old town gleam in the distance and can be... read more

Visiting Salzburg, Austria

Austria is my home away from home. Since the first time I visited, I have felt a peace and belonging like nowhere else in the world. I first visited Salzburg for a few days during a high school study... read more

Explore El Cotillo Lagoons and Beaches

We spent about half a day in El Cotillo while we were in Fuerteventura, in the Canary Islands, and it sure is one of the ‘Top 10' places to visit there. The main thing – absolutely lovely white... read more