It was the first morning waking up at our hotel, Puri Anyar Heritage. The roasters were screeching just before 6am. Each room at the hotel had their own roasters. No alarms needed. Breakfast was served on our patio at 8am. On the menu are two …
Just a week ago, I visited the Grand Teton National Park. I was a little bummed that I didn’t have the energy to visit Yellowstone National Park even though it was just a short drive away. Lucky for me, I was sent back to Jackson Hole for …
No trip to Africa is complete without driving through the desert admiring “unconventional” animals in their natural habitat. On the Safari must see list are the Big 5: rhinos, buffalos, elephants, leopards, and of course Lions. Aquila Game Reserve is one of many Safari’s offered …
The flight to Cape Town from Los Angeles was perhaps the longest I’ve ever endured: 11 hours to Amsterdam, and another 11 hours to Cape Town. I arrived into the city late in the evening. Exhaustion had taken over. My alarm blared at 9am and …
There is no other city quite like Cape Town. The city is wedge between ocean, desert, and spectacular vineyards. This Mother City allows travelers to indulge in unique cuisine, immerse in culture, and Carpe Diem in some of the most adrenaline-rush adventures. Even if …
My first blog post EVER was about my desire to visit Estonia. Back in 2011, that would have cost me an arm and a leg. A few blog websites and 6 years later, I am finally in the capital of Estonia, Tallinn. Before I go …
I took the cruise to St. Petersburg the day I arrived into Helsinki. I didn’t explore Helsinki during my arrival. I was exhausted from the lack of sleep sitting in coach for 12 hours. I immediately checked into my airBnB and slept until 3pm. I …
St. Petersburg is a spectacular city filled with architectural influences from Europe and Russia. I arrived in St. Petersburg aboard the Peters Line cruise. Sadly, my cruise couldn’t dock for 3 hours due to the weather conditions. My 8 hour tour was now cut down …
Want to visit Russia without paying for a pricey visa? I’m here to tell you that it’s possible but there are a few guidelines. Last month, I embarked on a journey that landed me in St. Petersburg for a day. You can travel to St. …
One of the most fascinating things about visiting the Baltic Sea is that you can visit several countries in just a short span of time. You won’t get to see the cities in depth but you have access to a variety of city capitals including: …