As I sit writing this in my Guayaquil hotel room, I realize there are many parts of Puerto Cayo Ecuador that we’ll miss dearly. On the other hand, I can’t help but feel a wave of relief that our adventure there was cut short. When Trevor and I made the decision to spend 6 months …
Ahh, Istanbul – one of the most populous cities in the world that straddles between Asia and Europe, hugging the Bosphorus strait. It is a feast for the senses. In Istanbul, life is thrown in your face – noise, cats, pungent smells, hordes of people, grit, non-stop car horns, uncontrolled yet controlled, and I love …
After a indescribable 90 minutes, I rose from my seat overheated, overstimulated and completely drenched in my own sweat. Was it worth it? 100% I have to admit I was most skeptical about this stop on our Tokyo itinerary. I figured Robot Restaurant would be nothing but an overhyped, half-assed, bawdy performance. I was wrong. …
Tokyo. It’s mesmerizing. Intimidating. Disorienting. Upsetting. Poignant. And yes, beautiful. – Anthony Bourdain Similar to Anthony, Tokyo was one of those places I could return to 100 times and still have no idea what I’m doing. Ever changing, constantly shifting and always an adventure. For the mind, the palate and the soul. My husband and …
The words “host family” and “homestay” are usually associated with foreign exchange students, but living with host families isn’t just for young people studying abroad! My first time staying with a host family was as an exchange student during university. Since it was such a valuable experience, I have continued to seek out host families …
Raise your hand if you’ve ever gotten sick after flying! ??♀️ Probably everyone has their hand up because it’s a super common occurrence! In fact, the Journal of Environmental Health Research says you’re up to 100 times more likely to catch a cold on a plane than you are in your normal routine. Gross.Nothing puts a wrench …
If we’re being honest with each other, we can agree that travel isn’t the most eco-friendly thing in the world (long-haul flights, I’m looking at you). However, there are some easy ways to reduce your carbon footprint while traveling. We’ve compiled a handy list for the keen and conscious adventurer to reduce their environmental impact …
Let me start this blog by saying the entire Vietnam Visa process is MUCH easier than I thought it was!I had major anxiety after researching Vietnam Visa’s online. So many guides said there were major hoops to jump through. One article said it was difficult to find a legit agency, while another told me I …
When I used to think of cruising, I imagined my grandmother and her friends shuffling on the ship in Tampa, getting ready for a big week of card playing and deck walking. Mix that with claustrophobic cabins and dial-up like speeds of internet, and it just wasn’t an attractive vacation option for me. How things …
Getting robbed, scammed and compromised while traveling is the biggest buzzkill around.I know. I’ve been there.I have been robbed at gun point in Latin America, had cash stolen from my hotel room, and found my credit cards skimmed and compromised. It left me feeling violated, vulnerable and paranoid. Despite the few negative experiences and security breaches …
It’s been 1 full year since I started using DUFL as my virtual closet and full time travel wardrobe hack. I’ve had ample time to test out their customer service, delivery times, value and cost. Here is what i’ve found…
WHO DOESN’T LIKE LUXURY FOR LESS?
Bali has something for everyone! The island has become a luxury destination for seasoned travelers worldwide, with big names like Ritz Carlton, The Four Seasons and the Viceroy competing for top 5-star hotel status. If it were up to us, we would try them all, but with some suites fetching $5,000 a night, we knew our budget could be better spent