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Balloons rise over Cappadocia's valley early in the morning

Guide to Riding a Hot Air Balloon in Cappadocia

June 11, 2024

The first thing that comes to mind when thinking about Cappadocia is hot air balloons! The magnificent scene of 100+ balloons rising above the city each morning was our inspiration for visiting Cappadocia during our honeymoon. But is it worth venturing out to Cappadocia just for hot air balloons? And if so, what is the best way to enjoy it? This guide will help answer all your Cappadocia balloon-related questions.

White building sit cliffside on Folegandros Isan

Your Guide to Visiting the Underrated Greek Island of Folegandros

January 23, 2024

If you are planning a trip to Greece, you are probably overwhelmed with the many Greek islands to choose from. Anmol and I spent months

Sintra Palace with its purple yellow and red painted wallks

The Perfect Sintra Day Trip From Lisbon

December 13, 2022

Touristy or worth the visit? This is often the question people face when debating whether to visit Sintra or not. My take? While Sintra can get very crowded and is absolutely a tourist hub, its unique design, structure, and fairytale-like vibe makes it worth a visit! If you plan to visit, here is your ultimate guide to visiting the city as a day-trip from Lisbon

The Gibbon Experience: Your Next Coolest Travel Adventure

April 24, 2020

The Gibbon Experience is a once in a lifetime jungle living opportunity. Gibbons are small apes that are scattered all over the Nam Kan National Park. Many people think the experience is all about Gibbon sightings, but there is so much more to it. After returning from this incredible adventure, you will have a different perspective of the jungle. By living in the world’s tallest treehouses, ziplining to destinations, and trekking through the national park, you will get to experience the jungle from different vantage points during different parts of the day

Incredible view of the Taj Mahal and reflecting pool

Visiting the Taj Mahal Worth it?

May 16, 2019

The 1600s was a period in India where love marriages were unheard of, but the Shah and his second wife, Mumtaz Mahal, began to fall deeply in love. Sadly this rare romantic love story came to a screeching halt in 1631 when Mumtaz suddenly passed away. Mumtaz’s death shattered the Shah and he wondered how he could live without his beloved wife.
Saddened and in love, the Shah decided to commit almost all of the Mughal Empire’s resources to build the world’s greatest Mausoleum for his wife..The Taj Mahal

Vegetarian Food You Must Try in Japan

May 10, 2019

Throughout my trip across the country, I had my fair share of both excellent vegetarian food and frankly terrible food. Hopefully, this list of the top 10 places I ate on my trip, can help you in your search!

The sun sets over Hakone as the mountain range and water begin to draken

A First-Timers Guide to Onsen Baths In Japan

May 8, 2019

An onsen is a natural spring bath whose water is heated by the molten rock below the earth’s surface. The water is naturally heated and brought back up to the surface, enriched with natural minerals. These famous baths have been around in Japan for centuries and have been known to cure many ailments and conditions. Healing abilities aside, the baths themselves are best known for their ability to relax the body and mind.

The Perfect Kyoto 3 Day Itinerary

April 24, 2019

Kyoto has to be one of my favorite cities in the world. Tokyo gets all the recognition but the true beauty of Japan rests in Kyoto. You could easily spend an entire week in this city and not regret it. Unfortunately, most visitors are on a time constraint so this is not possible. Here is the perfect 3 day Kyoto Itinerary to see maximize your time and see all that this wonderful city has to offer.

3 tourists stand on top of a sand dune as the sun rises behind them

10 Reasons to Visit Morocco

March 2, 2019

Morocco will surprise you in ways you never expected. This country has a special way of stimulating all of your senses. The sight of the souks, the sounds of the morning prayer, the feel of the sand, the smell of bread, and the taste of harissa, will stick in your memory forever. While you may expect to leave this country only remembering its major cities (Fes and Marrakesh), you may be surprised at the things you ended up loving over here.

10 Things You Must Do In Scotland

March 2, 2019

Incredible hikes, scenic views, mid-evil cities, and ice cold scotch; Scotland has a ton to offer you. The gloomy year-round weather can scare people away from making this trip (It almost did so for me) but Scotland is an underrated beauty of Europe and the world.