Growing up, I loved all kinds of animals, but I’ve always felt especially drawn to these gentle giants. They are intelligent and social, soft but protective, statuesque yet unostentatious. After I graduated from college (bear in mind this was almost two decades ago!), my friends and I went on a trip to Phuket for some R&R,…
Looking for the best dessert in Hong Kong? Stuff your face with silky smooth tofu pudding, creamy soft serve and fluffy egg waffles. To be entirely honest, I rarely get a craving for dessert and tend to avoid super sugary food, but I find it really hard to say no to a good coffee ice…
Traveling to Sri Lanka for the first time? Read on for essential Sri Lanka travel tips and advice to help you plan a perfect trip! After spending decades under the radar, Sri Lanka is ready to embrace visitors to the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean”! Since my first serendipitous trip to Sri Lanka nearly a…
Only have one week in Greece? Read on for the perfect Greek mainland road trip guide! Wow that was a mouthful! Let me start by saying that we were ambitious (perhaps ridiculously so) when putting together and following this itinerary, so while it can be done, it involves driving for long stretches and covering a lot…
“All Roads Lead to Rome.” And so they should! The term stems from the fact that Rome was the epicenter of major roads during the peak of the Roman Empire. Rome was the first Italian city I ever visited, and the Eternal City is what got me hooked on the beautiful country. If you are contemplating…