Alaçatı (pronounced “Ala-cha-ti”) is a small town just a hop and skip away from Izmir on the west coast of Turkey (now officially known as Türkiye). The charming town is a hidden gem that most people haven’t heard of, and the majority of first-time visitors leave Alaçati off their Turkey itinerary. In fact, we hadn’t…
From hole-in-the-wall gems to hard-to-book must-try restaurants, these are the best restaurants in New York City! New York City is one of my favorite cities in the world, and at one point in time I was tossing up between moving to NYC or San Francisco for work. Though I ended up living and working for…
Pamukkale is one of the most spectacular natural landscapes in the world. How can we ensure that it is preserved for generations to come? Pamukkale’s white calcium travertines have been described as “stunning”, “unreal” and “otherworldly”, and the name literally means “cotton castle” in Turkish. Pamukkale is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular natural landscapes…
The underrated Turquoise Coast in Turkey has it all: from a spectacular aquamarine coastline to ancient ruins and cities. Read on for the best things to do in Fethiye and Oludeniz! It’s taken me a while to write this guide to Fethiye in Turkey, and I’m convinced that it’s because I just want to keep…
Wondering what not to do in Hong Kong? Read on to avoid making any Hong Kong travel mistakes! Are you traveling to Hong Kong for the first time? As with any new travel destination, there are some important dos and don’ts that you should know before traveling to Hong Kong. Keep reading for some insider…