To celebrate New Year’s we chose to do a cruise on Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. The bay is a World Heritage Site with thousands of limestone karsts and small islands. Its endless beauty is the perfect place to ring in the new year. We signed up a 3 day-2 night cruise for $105 USD per person. We got the …
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Boston is one of the largest cities in the United States, if you count the entire metro area, and one of the oldest cities in the country. As such, it is one of the best places to visit in the country because of the seamless blending of historic landmarks and contemporary attractions. Here are some …
Unfortunately while traveling for a long period of time, something is bound to go wrong. A missed flight, a creepy hostel, leaving something in the last city, pickpockets, or in our case getting robbed. We got robbed in our hostel on September 22, 2015 when we left the bedroom to cook our dinner in the …
We arrived in Seville, Spain at 6AM, by an overnight bus. Sunrise was not until two hours later at 8:30. Having left Madrid the night before, we were still exhausted, but luckily our hostel let us take a nap on their couch until it was light out. ➳ Find all: Hotels in Seville The city of …
Copenhagen is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. We decided to visit Copenhagen on our trip across northern Europe. We arrived via plane and then we took the 15-minute train ride from the airport to the city center. The ticket costs 36 DKK per person. When we got into the city it was late at …
The last thing you need before going on a long trip is a pair of uncomfortable sunglasses that don’t work for you. Buying sunglasses while you’re on holiday isn’t always easy and you don’t want to risk picking up a cheap pair that doesn’t offer you much protection. If you’re looking for a new pair …
Lisbon is one of the most vibrant and uprising cities in Western Europe. It had been on my bucket list for many years and I finally visited it. The first time I went, I was amazed with the contrast in culture and architecture between Portugal and its neighbor country, Spain. I fell in love with …
We arrived by bus to Lisbon, Portugal at 4AM to the Gare do Oriente station, north of the city. Unfortunately the metro was not yet running, but the 10km taxi ride to our hotel was only €10. Lisbon is the hilly capital of Portugal located along the Tagus River. Many buildings facades are covered decorative ceramic tiles, …
Barcelona, Spain is full of a rich history of its people and buildings. Barcelona has been home to many notable artists, including Antoni Gaudí, Salvador Dalí, and for a few years, Pablo Picasso. ➳ Read More: 7 must see Gaudí buildings in Barcelona We visited Barcelona over a three day weekend, to get full advantage of the …
A visit to Atlanta would not be complete without experiencing some of the iconic city sites, events, and happenings that Georgia’s capital city is known for. From sporting venues to historical sites to beautiful homes and gardens, Atlanta offers plenty of unique and exciting experiences for anyone visiting Atlanta. Let’s look at seven things you …
One of the best ways to quickly get to know a city you are visiting for several days is to take a free walking tour when you first arrive. Especially across Europe, there are a handful of companies that provide free walking tours in different cities. These free tours provide a more interactive and historical …
Love to travel or have to travel frequently? Sometimes there are essential items that we don’t think of until we are already in the air or, worse yet, in another country looking for special Band-Aids. It happens. Sometimes it is just easier to take essentials with you and not worry about the little things when …
In this guide we include the the top places to visit and things to do in Amsterdam in one day. Amsterdam is a big city with so many things to do, delicious food to try and museums to visit, so more likely you will need more than one day in Amsterdam to fully explore this …
Brugge is an excellent day trip from Brussels to Bruges as it is only two stops and one hour away in the train. We took the regular Belgian Rail, if you are under 25 the tickets are only €7.5 each way. This youth ticket, at a set €7.50 price, is good for any one way …
Brussels is a city that will leave you speechless with its amazing infrastructure, delicious waffles, chocolates, and french fries. Even though Brussels is the biggest metropolitan area, one day in Brussels is more than enough time to explore the main things to do and see in Brussels; such as drinking beer, eating delicious food and …
As with any visit to Paris, the city of love, endless romantic opportunities were swirling in our head. It is one of the most famous and visited cities in Europe and worldwide. Stepping off the 16-hour bus ride from Madrid, with only four full days to explore Paris, there was not a moment to spare. …
Traveling both internationally and abroad has changed drastically over the last generation. When my mother traveled Europe for a month as a teenager a Eurail pass meant you show up at the train station when you are ready to move cities. Now you often need reservations, and if it is an overnight train there is …
Quito is the capital of Ecuador, and the largest city. Established during the 16th century on Inca ruins, Quito became the first city in the world to be declared by UNESCO a cultural heritage for the humanity in 1978. The city has more history than buildings. There are more things to do in Quito than …
I just got back from a road trip of northern Ecuador. Northern Ecuador is full of mountains, forests, rivers and everything green. Two places that were not on our trip route, but still made it into this travel guide are Quito and Cotopaxi. That is because we have already visited both of them on a previous …
The Quilotoa Lagoon is in the westernmost volcano of the Ecuadorian Andes, within the Los Illinizas Ecological Reserve. The lagoon is located in the crater of almost three kilometers in diameter and 3900 meters high. The caldera is 250 meters deep and thanks to the minerals, the lagoon has a greenish-bluish color. In this guide …
Our trip to Otavalo was a stop on a longer Northern Ecuador road trip. See our complete Northern Ecuador travel guide. Otavalo is located 3 hours from Mindo and 90 minutes north of Quito. One thing we learned is that if your are not starting your northern Ecuador road trip in Quito, that Otavalo is the perfect central …
Calacalí was the second stop on a longer Northern Ecuador road trip. See our complete Northern Ecuador travel guide. Between Mindo and Otavalo, you must pass just north of Quito along with the small town of Calacalí. In the center of town Calacalí has a smaller version of the Mitad del Mundo, only 10 km down the road. While the …
Mindo is known by its inhabitants as a place for extreme sports and for its cloud forest with its rich biodiversity. The extreme sports that are practiced in Mindo are rafting, tubing, trekking, canopy, mountain biking and canyoning. Mindo is located between the Coast and the highlands, but it has an air of the Amazon. …
The city of Bucay is a relatively young and small city, right on the edge of the Guayas and Bolivar Provinces, just 100km East of Guayaquil. Tourism to the waterfalls of Bucay and and its many rivers has been growing drastically over the last decade, as the city tries to keep up. Driving through Bucay …
Jazmin, a native Ecuadorian, grew up in Guayaquil and thought she had seen everything the city has to offer. Or so we thought. We had visited every place we in different tourist guides to Guayaquil. A quick trip to the Ministerio de Turismo left us with an armload of tourism pamphlets, fliers and maps of …
Guayaquil, Ecuador is a bustling city with an endless array of things to do and experience for both tourists and locals alike. If you only have a short time in the city, I would stick to the downtown areas. The city of Guayaquil was founded by Spanish Conquistadors in 1538. The city gained independence from …
This weekend Cristi and I are completing our PADI Open Water Diver certificate. So, I decided to create a scuba diving bucket list of the best diving spots in the world. I plan in one day visiting all of these place, so stay tuned for updates and photos of dives, although we will most likely …
Hello all, this is my first update from Ecuador! Since arriving in Ecuador almost a month ago, things have been rather busy for me. Lots of things to get done, all while finishing up the last two classes of my college career online. Hence, I have not had the opportunity to travel and explore much …