Whether you chose to call it Burma, the original name imposed by the British colonists, or Myanmar, the name the country chose after becoming independent, this Southeast Asian country must top your bucket list. ‘’But why?’’, you may ask. Myanmar has just recently opened its doors to mass tourism from around the world. Its diverse…
Eating my way through Milan:A foodie guide
Milan inspired me with its wide variety of restaurants, bars, cuisines, and tastes. Therefore, I teamed up with @foodinmilan, an up-and-coming food blogger based in Milan, to bring you the best places to eat, drink, and chill in this fashionable and delicious city. Italian Mornings Bar Luce, at the Prada Museum, was designed by…
Welcome to Portugal: a Weekend in Lisbon
Without a detailed plan or expectations, I went off alone to discover Europe’s southern beauty, Portugal. I visited three popular destinations: Lisbon, Sintra, and Madeira Island. The sunny weather, fresh fruit, friendliness of locals, and delicious wine simply made me fall in love with the country’s lifestyle and culture. Lisbon is one of those charming…
Stockholm: Europe’s not-so-hidden gem
Stylish, beautiful, cosmopolitan, and friendly, that’s Stockholm. This can not only be seen through the city’s amble streets and sleek museums, but also through its people. I arrived in Stockholm with no expectations. I planned to stay five days to explore the city’s museums, neighborhoods, and archipelago of green islands. I encountered more than that….
Why I Love Cambodia
Most don’t know much about Cambodia, a Southeast Asian country with a somber past. Many can recall the years (1975-1979) the infamous Khmer Rouge ruled the country and executed one of world’s most atrocious genocides. Cambodians suffered from famine, forced labor, and widespread torture from the part of their Khmer Rouge leaders. This led to…
Big Trips, Small budgets: Tips for budget travelers.
Everyone can travel. The outdated belief that traveling is for the rich is, well, outdated! Many have asked me how I can afford to travel so much with a small budget yet big plans. A tight budget should not prevent you from traveling. In fact it simply means you will have to spend more time…
Bolivia: Where nature abounds
‘’Finally stable and opening up to the world’’. I could not agree more with The New York Times description of Bolivia in its ‘’52 places to go in 2015’’ article. After several years of heated civil uprisings and overall instability, the South American country has recently overcome its problems and become a top-notch destination for…
Overdosing on Austrian Chocolate and Nature
Austria is well known for its vast and diverse nature, but not necessarily for its chocolate. As you move from the breathtaking white Alps into the vast hills dotted with picturesque cottages you wouldn’t really expect to see one of the world largest chocolate factories, or would you? Most believe that fine chocolate comes mostly…
5 reasons to love Barcelona
It is hard to find a ranking of European cities that does not include Barcelona, Spain among the top cities to visit in the ”Old continent”. Yet, you may ask yourself, what makes this city so attractive and appealing? Here are five reasons for you to love and visit Barcelona, Spain: The Food Barcelona is…
Between green landscapes and pints of Guinness in Ireland
When I told friends and professors I planned to spend part of my spring break in Ireland the most common reaction was why Ireland? When choosing a country to visit in Europe most don’t think of Ireland as a first pick. However, you will find that Ireland, even though it might not have renown monuments…
The Bolivian Nomad 