Milan Duomo in Italy

2 Days in Milan: Explore Italy’s Stylish Fashion Capital in 48 Hours

“Milan is boring.” “Don’t bother going to Milan.” “It’s like any other big city.” That’s what people told me before our trip back to Italy. Somehow, we had never made it over to Milan in Lombardy, and it was high time that we experienced the city for ourselves. Over the 2 days in Milan, we…

Grand Canal view from Ponte di Accademia in Venice Italy

4 Days in Venice: An Extended Venice Itinerary That Will Take You Away from the Crowds

Visiting Venice for the first time? Here is a 4 day Venice itinerary that covers the essential places to visit as well as lesser-known attractions. Read on! I visited Venice for the first time in 2016, and to be entirely honest, after experiencing the extreme crowds I wasn’t sure if I’d ever make it back….

View of Macau from Monte Fort

The Best Things to Do in Macau (Beyond Seeing the Ruins of St. Paul’s) [Updated]

Curious what to do in Macau and if it is worth visiting? Read on for this guide of the top things to do beyond the obvious and how to plan your Hong Kong to Macau day trip! Like Hong Kong, Macau (also sometimes spelled “Macao”) is what is known as a “Special Administrative Region”. It…

Thailand flag in Phang Nga Bay

10 Day Thailand Itinerary for First Time Visitors (Beyond the Beaches)

Food, culture, temples, beaches, islands, boutique hotels, rooftop bars and more: experience the highlights in 10 days in Thailand! Thailand is a must-visit stop for anyone planning a visit to Southeast Asia, and a personal favorite destination of mine. The Kingdom of Thailand has something to offer every type of traveler, from rich culture and…

Elephant safari in Kaudulla National Park

The Best Places to See Wild Elephants in Sri Lanka

Researching where to see elephants in Sri Lanka? Then you’ve come to the right place! Sri Lanka is one of the few remaining places where you can see hundreds of wild elephants roam free. It’s not certain how many elephants there are in Sri Lanka, but according to the World Animal Protection Organization’s research report…