For the first time visitor to Berlin, Germany, the stark contrast of the city compared with other German cities might throw you off. I tell you exactly what to expect, and what to see and do when visiting Berlin. Germany’s…
Archives for April 2018
What to Expect at Nyepi – Bali’s Day of Silence
Back when we were planning our dive trip to Bali, Indonesia, we never anticipated that Nyepi would be right in the middle of it. Having been to Bali several times in my life by now, it was my first time…
8 Reasons Why You Will Love Jordan
Although I was only in Jordan for three short days, I was surprised at how much this Middle Eastern country has to offer. Here are eight quick reasons why you should visit Jordan. Explore Petra Petra is a UNESCO site…
Beauty Review: Fenty Beauty Match Stix are your New Travel Favourites
By now, you’d probably seen all the Fenty Beauty reviews there could ever be. And I am MAD, because why did no one ever tell me that Fenty Beauty has created possibly the best makeup for travel. Specifically, the Fenty…
How to do Florence in One Day
My list of what to see and do when visiting Florence, Italy in a day. In the short time that I had in Rome, I decided to make the day trip out to Florence, only 1.5 hours away by speed…
Ten Things Trekking the Himalayas Taught Me
When I first decided to do the Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) trek some four years ago, all I was looking forward to was fresh air and good exercise. Perhaps some breath-taking views of snow-capped mountains would be nice too. Instead I…
10 Best Things to Do at Wadi Rum
I had an awesome time on my visit to Wadi Rum in Jordan. Here are ten reasons why I loved exploring the desert. On my trip to Petra, I visited the Wadi Rum desert in Jordan as part of the…
The Ultimate One Day Guide to Petra, Jordan
My tips, tricks and what to do to maximize your visit to the magical city of Petra in Jordan in one day. Aah, Petra. One of the Seven Wonders of the World. When I found out I had a…
How to Do One Day in Nikko, Japan
My essential guide on what to see and do on a daytrip to the picturesque Nikko from Tokyo, Japan. While I had plenty of best moments in Japan, enjoying the tranquility of nature that Nikko had to offer ranked one…
What to Expect at a Bedouin Campsite in Petra
When I visited Petra, Jordan, I stayed in a Bedouin campsite. The Bedouins are historically Arabic nomads who traverse deserts in the Middle East. I stayed for two nights at the Seven Wonders Bedouin Camp. This campsite was located near…
Visiting Masada and Ein Gedi Nature Reserve
On your way to the Dead Sea, be sure to couple your visit with Masada and Ein Gedi – my tips, tricks and what to expect at the historical sites. In my last post for the Dead Sea, I mentioned…
The Beginner’s Guide to the Dead Sea
Here’s what to expect when visiting the Dead Sea in Israel’s winter for the first time. Spoiler alert: I had so much fun here. The Dead Sea is really a saltwater lake at the lowest point on Earth – specifically…