I’m all about making the destination a priority on my trips, taking in the culture, and making the most of my time there. However, I do love a good hotel, even if I don’t spend all of my time there. I think there’s something very comforting in knowing you’ve got […]
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6 observations about Sydney
If you haven’t noticed by the 13-part trip report, I really loved Sydney. Not only because I got to meet my dad’s side of the family (aka the best people in the world), but because I just loved the overall vibe. That being said, here are a few things I […]
Australia trip report: Sydney Opera House and Manly Beach
After checking out of the Park Hyatt Sydney, we took off for a day of sight-seeing. Earlier that morning, a giant Royal Caribbean cruise ship quietly snuck into the harbor. I was sitting on the balcony, working on my laptop and when I looked up, it was blocking the Opera […]
Australia trip report: Introduction
This trip was booked last minute. I had planned on visiting Australia in December, until I discovered I’d only accrued about 3 days of vacation. Hardly enough to cover the flight there and back. Nonetheless, my parents were going to visit family and attend my cousin’s wedding so I had […]
Why you should never go on vacation in June
I’ve made this mistake >three times in a row now. I booked a vacation for the beginning of summer and came to regret it. Booking a trip in June has it’s benefits: 1. If you book before the school year ends, you’ll have better award availability. 2. If you work […]
Maui Activities: Parasailing, SNUBA Diving, Jet Skiing, Atlantis Submarine & Hana
During my trip to Maui, I was working every day until 3 PM, so the majority of my activities consisted of lounging by the pool, beach, or the lanai, with laptop at hand, eating Ahi Poke Nachos and sliders. I still found time to participate in a few activities. Some […]
Road trip through Hana Highway
I have to be honest: I was not a fan of Maui. It was far too manufactured and didn’t live up to the peaceful oasis I had hoped for. If there was one saving grace to Maui, it was the road to Hana (aka Hana Highway). I had just gone […]
5 best (and worst) travel shows
When you’re not actually traveling, the second best thing is to watch a show about other people traveling. While a lot of cheesy Samantha Brown episodes come to mind, there are tons of great shows about travel that are entertaining and informative. Here are my top 5 favorite and (just […]
Trip report: Eminonu New Mosque & The Egyptian Spice Market
If you want to avoid aggressive salesman but still hit up a traditional market, head to Misir Bazaar (Egyptian Spice Market) in Eminonu. The market has been around since 1597 and sells everything you can think of: Spices (hence the name), sweets, shawls, trinkets, kitchen appliances – literally everything but […]
Afghan Warlords at Dubai Airport
We checked out of the Hyatt and headed to the airport. If you book a Club room or a Suite at the Hyatt Regency Dubai, you get complimentary car service to the airport. This time they actually took into account the number of people and bags, and provided a Mercedes […]