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Most of my favorite hikes involve doing something a little crazy, so I knew I had to add hiking Angels Landing to my list. For only hiking 6 miles, Angels Landing packs a punch when it comes to views AND exposure. Most people have heard about Angels Landing by now, the hike is one of … Read more
I have to admit that before visiting Austin, I didn’t know much about it. And now that I do, I wish I had more than 2 days in Austin. My brother visited Austin a few times over the years and assured me I would fall in love with it… and I did. Why is Austin … Read more
One of the most interesting parts about traveling is seeing the cultural differences between our home countries and the countries we are visiting. This can also be one of the most fun parts about traveling, whether you discover different habits, food, or in this case, exercise routines. Here are 22 of the weirdest things I … Read more
From beautiful beaches to sky high mountains, Maui has a lot to offer. If you are only blessed with 3 days in Maui, you may be wondering where to start. Here is my complete 3 day itinerary for Maui (tried and tested): Day 1: BEACHES Start off by checking into your hotel and renting … Read more
While visiting Maui, one of the top things to do is to see the sunrise on Haleakala. Haleakala stands at 10,000 feet above sea level, which allows you to watch the sun rise over the tops of clouds. In order to see the sunrise on Haleakala, you will have to wake up pretty early in the … Read more
When planning a trip to Hawaii, the first question is always “which Hawaiian Island should I visit?” And while it depends on personal preference and someone’s personality, I will always recommend Kauai, because Kauai is my favorite Hawaiian Island. Although most people think of Oahu first because of it’s capital Honolulu, and then Maui second … Read more
Hiking the Haiku Stairs (or the Stairway To Heaven more appropriately) was the number 1 hike on my bucket list. The Background The Haiku Stairs are located in Oahu, Hawaii and hiking the Haiku Stairs is technically illegal. After doing some research on Alltrails, I realized that although hiking the Haiku Stairs is illegal, plenty of people … Read more
I had a tough time planning my 5 days in Bali since there weren’t many itineraries online, and the ones I did find didn’t include the information I needed or all of the places I wanted to visit. So, voila! I created my own itinerary and put it to the test last November. Since … Read more
Seoul, a mega city where sky scrapers collide with ancient palaces and Buddhist Temples. A city where tiny teahouses and narrow alleyways make you forget that you’re right in the middle of the action. Seoul has some of the best nightclubs and the best food around. With so much going on, how do you narrow down what … Read more
Enormous and shapely red mesas protruding out of the sandy desert with one long, flat stretch of road in between. You’ve seen the pictures a million times. Monument Valley is the American West, as portrayed in endless movies and photographs over the decades. So why else should you visit Monument Valley? Let’s take a … Read more
Monument Valley provides one of the most symbolic images of the American West, and while most people only know Monument Valley by road, those who know better go to Monument Valley for the sunrise. And to get the best view of the sunrise, you have to be staying at The View Hotel. The Location The View Hotel is the only … Read more
During my stay in Osaka, I decided to take a trip to Kyoto, a city that once served as Japan’s capital and the emperor’s residence. Kyoto is an easy hour train ride from Osaka and has a completely different atmosphere. What makes Kyoto different from a lot of Japan, is the fact that it was spared during the … Read more
Let’s just say I showed up pretty under dressed for Mins Club. I was up all night the day before in Hongdae and just wanted to find a nice place to eat. A quick search on Google showed that Min’s Club wasn’t too far away and it had a 5 star review. Mins Club … Read more
Before visiting Seoul, if you asked me about Korean food, I could probably only name Kimchi. I live in Philadelphia, which has a ton of Asian restaurants (thanks to Chinatown), but for the most part these restaurants are Chinese, Japanese and Thai cuisine. After spending more than a month in Asia, Korean has to be my … Read more
If you only have 2 days in Tokyo, you may be feeling a little overwhelmed. Tokyo is one of Asia’s mega cities, and with a city this size, it may seem hard to zone in on what to do and see while you’re here. Here is our complete guide for 2 days in Tokyo: Day 1 … Read more
I cannot believe that I finally knocked the Great Wall off of my bucket list. After about 2 hours of driving, we finally approached a desolate area surrounded by mountains. You can see the wall in the distance, climbing over the mountains and slightly hidden among the clouds. It is one of the most … Read more
Quanjude Roast Duck Restaurant is famous for being one of the oldest roast duck restaurants in China, lasting for 149 years and counting. What is so special about Quanjude? The menu only contains duck, and every part of it. Check out this menu below: So, first off.. I tried duck feet and they surprisingly weren’t bad… but … Read more
In America, we don’t really follow a lot of traditions when it comes to sitting down and eating a meal, which is why it was so interesting to learn how to eat a traditional Chinese meal (dining etiquette and all)… First of all, the dinner table will be one large table with a communal spinning service, which … Read more
Seriously, why is no one talking about the toilets in Japan? I’ve met people that have traveled to Japan, I’ve read blogs about Japan, I work with a Japanese woman.. why did I physically have to go to Japan to find out about the toilets? So whats the big deal? Well, lets talk … Read more
Beijing, known as the government capital of China, will keep you busy with the traditional and historical aspects of Chinese culture. With so many amazing sights to offer and traffic at a stand still, it may be difficult to narrow down what you want to see/do. Here are 10 things to do in Beijing that you … Read more