My trip to the Philippines was a complete whirlwind of activities, from canyoning and whale shark diving to ziplining and booze cruising. This video features El Nido, Cebu, and Boracay. If you would like to plan a similar trip, you can find my full itinerary here.
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I was one of the last visitors on Boracay before the Boracay shut down. While planning my 10 day itinerary for the Philippines, I narrowed down my destinations to El Nido, Palawan, Cebu, and Boracay. I was iffy on choosing Boracay because it gets such a bad rap for being “dirty” and “touristy” online. However, … Read more
Once you start putting together your itinerary for spending 10 days in the Philippines, you might feel a little over your head. There are just so many things to see and do. The Philippines is made up of more than 7,000 islands after all, each with their own remarkable beaches, hidden jungles, and colorful waterfalls. … Read more
All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware I travel a lot, and I’ve never had such a hard time choosing a hostel as I am with Bali. Usually, I go straight to Hostel World, sort by “rating” and pick something with affordable pricing and a great location (and of course read a … Read more
What is Happy Pizza? So you’ve arrived in Siem Reap and you’ve heard of their infamous Happy Pizza. Originally, I wasn’t even going to mention this in a post, but it seems as though there is a lot of interest, so I figured it would be an intriguing topic… especially because weed isn’t technically … Read more
“I think they think we’re someone else….” -My friend upon entering Golden Temple Villa Walking into Golden Temple Villa is a relief from the dusty, hot streets of Siem Reap. The place looks more like a secluded garden of worship than a budget friendly hotel (one of my friends actually asked if I was staying in a … Read more
What I love most about Singapore are the sharp and constant contrasts: smoky temples in the shadow of skyscrapers, luxe condos backing onto jungle, old-school shophouses housing secret cocktail dens. -Cristian Bonetto With a city so diverse, what could you (or what should you) do with one day in Singapore? Here’s a list … Read more
“Travel is about the gorgeous feeling of teetering in the unknown” We woke up at 5am and rushed down to the tuk tuk that would take us through the night to Angkor Wat. Once the driver let us out, we continued our journey on foot. It’s kind of creepy walking through old ruins in complete … Read more
I am not sure how many people could say that they enjoyed wading around in poop, but I’m pretty sure I’m in the minority. We knew that we wanted to see and play with elephants during our stay in Thailand, and with all of the bad rap surrounding elephant camps, we really had … Read more
“I feel like we just went through a tornado” -My friend’s statement after getting off of the ferry and dodging all of the tourist stands Our last night in Koh Phangan, we loved it so much we almost ditched our ferry to Koh Phi Phi the next day, but we are glad we … Read more
Our first 5 seconds at the Marina Bay Sands sounded a little like this: “OMG we do get robes!” “OMG there’s a garbage can AND then a little can for recycling!” “LOOK AT THE TUB!” “There’s a phone next to the toilet!” “Oh Wow, and a huge shower, omg omg did you check out … Read more
A bad day traveling is still better than a good day anywhere else. We arrived in Siem Reap around noon, figuring we’d spend our day exploring the town and then wake up early the next morning to see the sunrise over Angkor Wat. Unfortunately, Siem Reap had other plans. As soon as we jumped … Read more
The ocean finally came to an end as our ferry packed with twenty somethings spotted wild green mountains sprouting out of the ocean ahead. We had reached our final destination-Koh Phangan. We were all here for the same purpose, to attend the Full Moon Party: a monthly affair that brings travelers of all ages to the island … Read more
By Michelle Luksh “The question isn’t what are we going to do. The question is what aren’t we going to do.” – Ferris Bueller Siem Reap, the iconic town famously home to the Angkor temples – think Lara Croft; Tomb Raider , is a part of Cambodia riddled with remnants of the savage … Read more
I’m restless. Things are calling me away. My hair is being pulled by the stars again. – Anaïs Nin A few hours inland north of Phuket lies one of Thailand’s most secret gems. If you’re an adventure-junkie like me who gets your highs off your next adrenaline fix, you must make it a … Read more
Bangkok, like Las Vegas, sounds like a place where you make bad decisions. Bangkok is a major travel hub for those backpacking or traveling throughout Thailand. So, chances are, if you book a trip to Thailand, you will probably spend a few days here. 2 days in Bangkok is enough to get a feel for this busy city and … Read more
The great difference between voyages rests not with the ships, but with the people you meet on them. – Amelia E. Barr Traveling brings all kinds of different people together that wouldn’t have crossed paths otherwise. . You will find yourself sharing stories, tips and laughs over drinks with those people you see at a restaurant, … Read more
In the midst of planning my trip to Southeast Asia, I began to search for a useful itinerary for 2 weeks in Thailand that would help me piece together my vacation. I was really looking for a dummy proof guide that included detailed information on places to visit and transportation from one place to … Read more
[youtube_sc url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6ZYQVsBl2g&feature=youtu.be”] Thanks to everyone for a great year! The travel video above features some of my favorite destinations and adventures in 2014, including Miami, San Diego, Boston, Key West, Route 1, Germany, Denmark, France, Portugal, Belgium, Hungary, Netherlands and some places in between. Feel free to check out some of our other travel videos here! Follow my blog … Read more
Whether this is your first time abroad for school or for fun, you will definitely be learning a lot about international travel. With a little help from us, you won’t be learning your lessons the hard way… Mistake #1: Exchanging Currency at the Airport or at Any Currency Exchange Get euros … Read more