Last updated on June 26th, 2023 at 06:57 pmThe first time I visited DC was almost a decade ago, and I only spent a weekend here. Now, after having lived in the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) region for over five years, I realized that those 2-days only scratched the surface. If it’s your first time […]
Floating Village in Siem Reap, Cambodia – How to Visit Kampong Phluk
Last updated on June 27th, 2023 at 03:02 pmThe Angkor temples will end up making it to your Siem Reap itinerary by default. How about also adding a boat ride through the Tonle Sap floating villages of Cambodia? Tonle Sap is Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake. And Tonle Sap’s tributaries are home to thousands of […]
The Quebec City Winter Carnival Guide – How to Enjoy Your Winter Getaway in Canada
Last updated on June 27th, 2023 at 03:01 pmLast year we got to check off a bunch of our adventure bucket list items thanks to the Quebec Carnival that takes place every winter. You may call us crazy for recommending going on a weekend getaway to Quebec City in freezing temperatures. But, you’ll also thank […]
4-Day Siem Reap Itinerary: Angkor Wat and Beyond in Cambodia
Last updated on October 29th, 2023 at 03:54 pmThere were two things high on my Asia bucket list – the Great Wall of China and Cambodia’s famous Angkor Wat Temple in Siem Reap. I’m thrilled to say that I have successfully checked one off my list. But also a little embarrassed to say that I […]
Sunrise at Angkor Wat – Important Tips to Visit on Your Own
Last updated on October 29th, 2023 at 12:10 pmIf there is one image of Cambodia that jumps to mind first, then it’s of sunrise at Angkor Wat. But what many don’t know before coming here is that you can absolutely do this on your own without taking any sunrise tours. This post will help you […]
Visiting Isle of Capri in Winter – A Fun Day Trip From Naples or Sorrento
Best things to see and do in Isle of Capri in winter. Should you visit Capri in summer instead? Find out what’s the best season to visit Capri, Italy and why.
Seoul Shopping Guide – Where and What to Buy in South Korea
Last updated on January 31st, 2023 at 11:09 amThis is an unusual blog post to write for me as I barely go on shopping sprees in my travels. However, resisting shopping in Seoul was like resisting a casino in Las Vegas. I couldn’t help but step out of character to check out the shopping culture […]
What to See, Do, and Eat in Seoul, South Korea – A Fun 3 or 4-Day Itinerary
Last updated on June 26th, 2023 at 07:25 pmHave you ever traveled to a place with low expectations and wondered why is it not the talk of the town?! Yup that happened to us with S. Korea. The fact that we visited Seoul before Tokyo also helped a lot. In this 3 or 4-day Seoul itinerary blog post, […]
20 Important Things to Know Before Traveling to Seoul, South Korea
Last updated on June 27th, 2023 at 02:57 pmVisiting S. Korea definitely felt like going on a blind date. But actually, in a good way, you know .. the one where you fall madly in love with each other and eventually get married and have a dozen grandchildren whom you lovingly narrate your love at […]
Drive the Blue Ridge Parkway this Fall – 3-Day Itinerary for America’s Favorite Road Trip
Last updated on June 26th, 2023 at 06:34 pmIf I were to introduce Blue Ridge Parkway in a talk show, it would go something like this – “Built to uplift the US economy after the Great Depression. This is America’s longest scenic highway, the most visited National Park Site in the US, and one of […]