The Algarve in southern Portugal rock formations

10 Days in Portugal: An Incredible Road Trip from the Algarve to Porto

Ready for beaches, surf, castles, towers and cities? Portugal has it all – read on for an amazing Portugal 10 day itinerary! After spending an amazing week road tripping through Andalucia and eating all the tapas, it was time to move onto the next leg of our trip: 10 days in Portugal! I was craving…

Eternal Spring Shrine in Taroko National Park Hualien Taiwan

5 Things to Do in Hualien on the East Coast of Taiwan

Hualien city is on the east coast of Taiwan, just a few hours away from the capital city of Taipei. Unlike Taipei, which is a metropolitan city, Hualien is immersed in nature between the Pacific Ocean and mountain ranges and home to the Taroko National Park and Taroko Gorge. While I wouldn’t necessarily recommend visiting…

Flinders Street Station in Melbourne Australia

10 Things to Do if You Only Have 3 Days in Melbourne, Australia

Let me help you compile a list of the best things to do in Melbourne so that you can eat, drink and play to your heart’s content! Melbourne is one of the top destinations in Australia, second only to Sydney (curse you, Sydney Opera House for being so damn iconic) and is renowned for incredible…

MandaLao Elephant Conservation in Luang Prabang Laos

Trekking With Giants at MandaLao Elephant Conservation in Laos: An Ethical Elephant Sanctuary in Luang Prabang

Visiting Luang Prabang for the first time? This ethical elephant sanctuary in Laos is one of the best places to visit in Luang Prabang. Read on! Laos was once known as Lan Xang, or the “Land of a Million Elephants”. Sadly, due to poaching, logging and war, the current population stands at a mere 400-or so…