The more I find myself traveling, the harder it becomes to narrow down my next destination. While there are plenty of popular, iconic countries I’d love to visit (ex: Ireland, Germany, Japan, to name a few), I find myself becoming more drawn to the off-the-beaten path and exotic destinations. Not only are these places known…
Highlights of Bermuda
Even though my husband, Sean and I got married back in October, we decided to plan a belated honeymoon to Bermuda for May, in order to enjoy the warm weather without the crowds and avoid hurricane season! When most people think of Bermuda, they mainly think of it as a beach destination. And while the…
What to Know Before Visiting Tanzania
Once I heard my friend was off to study Swahili and live in Tanzania for 6 months, I had this sudden urge to make this country on top of my bucket list of places to visit. From stunning parks of wildlife to sunny beaches and vibrant cultures, Tanzania has a lot to offer. If you’re…
A Budget Camping Safari in the Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater
A safari on the savanna has been on top of my bucket list since I first saw The Lion King as a child. I have also been on a continent conquest to visit all 7 continents by the time I am 30 years old, with only Africa and Antarctica left on my bucket list. I…
How to Spend a Stopover in San Francisco
Whenever I plan long-distance international adventures, I try to squeeze in a long layover at a major city, especially within the US. Living on the east coast, I had to make the trek across the US in order to embark on my international flight to New Zealand. I quickly realized that San Francisco is an…
Visiting 3 Countries in 1 Day
While I try to keep my itinerary open for spontaneous adventures, I usually end up booking a few day trips in advance. However, when exploring top day tours in Barcelona, I could not resist booking this day trip listed on Viator: visiting three countries in one day. A full-day adventure, this tour visits a medieval…
Highlights of Barcelona
Cheap flights from the US to Barcelona were quite prevalent in 2018, which sparked a spontaneous decision to book a week in this beautiful city! With stunning architecture and rich history, I can see why Barcelona is a popular destination among tourists. Here are the highlights of my week in the cosmopolitan capital of Spain’s…
Things To Do In (and Near) Playa del Carmen
Of course I have to say, four days in a foreign place is not usually enough time to explore it at its full potential (or for me, hit up half of the things off my bucket list!). However, for us part-time travelers with limited vacation time, sometimes you have to make the most of a…
My 2019 Travel Plans and Wish List
It’s that time of year again! A new year means time to start daydreaming about new (and old!) destinations to explore and making those dreams a reality. Here are the top places I’m hoping to make a reality for 2019: Bermuda So far, Bermuda is my only “official” travel plan of 2019. My (new) husband,…
A Year in Review: My Top 10 Adventures of 2018
I feel like I say this every year, but I can’t believe another year has come and gone! 2018 had been my biggest year for traveling yet. While I typically only embark on one international adventure a year, I was fortunate enough to both have the opportunity of taking time off and affordability…
