Right about now, I’m supposed to be landing in Uzbekistan, there to celebrate their new year and spend 2.5 weeks exploring the Central Asian country. Instead, like many of you, I am at home, practicing social distancing and trying to help #flattenthecurve. It’s the responsible thing to do for ourselves and our communities, even if… Read More 5 Ways to Satisfy Your Wanderlust from Home
There is so much to do in Mexico City, but this post isn’t about that. This is all about Mexico City food. Because if you’re anything like me, food is a huge part of why you travel. We spent a week in the Mexican capital over the holidays, eating our way through the best street… Read More All the Orgasmic Foods We Ate in Mexico City
It’s a city that has gracefully withstood the ponderous influence of time. A city that is a testament to pivotal historic kingdoms in the Indian subcontinent. A city thunderous in its glory. Delhi, India’s capital, has been monumental to the country’s history, with settlements and seats of power dating back millennia. Not surprisingly, there are… Read More Must-See Delhi Landmarks for the History Buff
I first visited the Monterey Peninsula as a kid during a spring break road trip. While there were just as many things to do in Monterey and its surroundings back then, the only memory I have of the trip is of the famous 17-Mile Drive. Fortunately, the Monterey Peninsula makes for a fantastic weekend getaway… Read More Our Favorite Things to Do in Monterey and Carmel-by-the-Sea
Havasupai Falls is made of Instagram and backpacking dreams, and visiting it is truly an amazing experience. To ensure you’re 100% prepped, make sure to read this guide to Havasupai Falls and then go down this Havasupai packing list. As with any packing list, there are personal preferences and budget considerations to keep in mind.… Read More The Ultimate Packing List for Havasupai Falls
Perhaps I am a glutton for punishment. But the thing that first caught my eye about Havasupai Falls was not the constant stream of Instagram photos. Instead, it was that you’d have to backpack 10 miles in, with an elevation drop of 2000 feet, to reach these mesmerizing waterfalls — and then, of course, hike… Read More Everything You Need to Know About Visiting Havasupai Falls
Installment #4 of my Budget Breakdown series is here to detail what my Vietnam trip cost. This series is meant to help folks budget for their trips to various places around the world. Like my Thailand trip cost breakdown, my Vietnam trip budget also reflects different types of travel budgets, from a backpacker budget to… Read More Budget Breakdown: How Much My Vietnam Trip Cost
When I was a kid, most of our vacations were camping trips stitched together by the many National Parks dotting the western states. This Labor Day, I returned to those roots with a San Francisco to Portland road trip. There are so many route options to choose from for a road trip from San Francisco… Read More Hello Pacific NW! An SF to Portland Road Trip
What is it about Italy that makes us Americans so enamored? Is it the influences on our food and culture? The pizza, pasta, gelato? Frank Sinatra or The Sopranos? All I know is I always wanted to go to Italy growing up, and I’m lucky enough to have been multiple times now. So I’m sharing… Read More A Love Letter (and Two-Week Itinerary) for Italy
As a platinum member of the no-checked bags club, I’m all about packing versatile items that can get squished without a problem. When it came to packing for our 10 days in Colombia, I had to do some extra planning to make it all work because, well, Colombia’s geographical diversity also means a whole lot… Read More What to Pack for Colombia: the Carry-On Only Colombia Packing List
