The Best Things to Do in Springfield, Missouri
Springfield, Missouri, is a hidden gem nestled in the heart of the Ozarks. It offers an array of outdoor activities, unique attractions, and incredible culinary experiences. I”m not kidding when I say Springfield is an underrated destination. It’s warm, welcoming vibe that offers something for everyone—from adventure seekers and food lovers to history buffs. Here’s […]
How to Plan a Road Trip to Mt. Shasta, CA
It’s the summer of July, 2020. America and most of the world is in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. Typically, this is the time most of us are looking to take our summer vacations, whether domestic or international. Given that most countries are not accepting the American passport currently, due to America’s rising cases, […]
Why You Don’t Have to Quit Your Job to be a Travel Blogger
Vacation Culture in the U.S. If you are like me and you live in the United States, AND you love to travel, you understand the number one pain point in the American work culture is the number of days of PAID TIME OFF (PTO)! On average the American worker gets 10 paid days off, while […]
Top 5 Lessons I have learnt while traveling!
How to enjoy traveling the world!
Istanbul: Trapped in an accessory store
I was trapped in an accessory store on a balmy Saturday evening. It was my last night in Istanbul. I had only a few hours to shop and eat doner kebabs one last time before going home to the States. Oh and sit in a Nargile cafe with a mint flavored hookah! Outdoor Nargile cafe […]
Old Town & Gujarati Cuisine: Ahmedabad, India
Gujarat, India?! Uh…what about it? That was my first reaction when my cousin suggested I meet her in her temporary hometown of Ahmedabad (Gujarat’s ex-capital) on my once in three year visit to India. I could be trekking in Ladakh or hanging out in some random village in the south. What the heck would we […]
Village Travels – Gujarat (India)
Bhuj is a small town, approximately 6 hours from Ahmedabad. So what’s there in Bhuj?! Certainly no Taj Mahal, I can assure you. But Bhuj is a gateway to the desert, a large part of which is a seasonal salt marsh. It’s also the gateway to a smattering of tiny villages that are home to […]
New Year’s Eve in Montezuma
Sloths..sublime beaches…friendly people…surfing…coffee….volcano…ziplining…ah I fondly speak of Costa Rica with its lush rainforests and its warm beaches – it has something for everyone! Although if you really want to see wildlife, please take the time and head to the Osa Peninsula. Here’s a common route people take: San Jose to Arenal to Monteverde to Manuel […]
Walking the Salt Flats: Gujarat, India
Today was the day I was finally going to sleep in a mud tent and visit a salt desert. Wow. I was excited! But we first had to figure out how to get to this salt desert my cousin kept referring to. I hadn’t known India had a salt desert. Our overnight train from Ahmedabad […]
Kecak Dance: A Balinese Interpretation of the Ramayana
It was hot and muggy. My friends and I walked along single file on the narrow sidewalk looking for the temple. The dance started promptly at 7pm and I wanted to make sure we had seats. Every time we stopped to ask a shop owner they would say, “straight.” So we kept trudging along. When […]
