A Day in Riga, Latvia
My trip to Riga, Latvia was last minute. I realized that I had to take 3 flights to get home and was not ready to tackle on 20 hours of travel in one day. I decided to break my flights into 2 days of travel …
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2 Days in Tallinn, Estonia
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 …
A Day in Helsinki, Finland
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 …
A Day in St. Petersburg, Russia
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 …
Quick Guide to 7 Days in the Baltic Sea
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: …
Quick Guide to 3 Days in Switzerland
I dream of inhaling the crisp fresh air as I hike through the Alps. I see myself sitting on the mountain side devouring milk chocolates, creamy cheeses, and sipping warm refreshments as I admire this gorgeous panoramic landscape. My short visit to Switzerland surpassed my …
Food Adventure: When in Bruges…You Eat
I’m strolling past the Lover’s Bridge to a quaint Markt Square in a romantic city of Bruges, Belgium. Markt Square is situated in the epicenter of must taste eateries. I have a monstrous appetite waiting to devouring every savory and sweet cuisine I can squeeze in …
How to Pack for Ecuador
Ecuador is a fascinating country canvased with stunning picturesque landscapes, neighborly natives, and exotic cuisines. There is a phrase in Ecuador: All You Need is Ecuador. It’s true. Ecuador is surrounded by the Andes, the Amazon, and the Galapagos Islands. As desired as Ecuador is, …
Ecuador: Day 4 – Otavalo to Quito
This is our last day in Ecuador and we have a huge lineup. Let’s see what we can squeeze in today. Destinations: 1. Cascada De Peguche 1st stop, Cascada De Peguche, a waterfall within the bustling city of Otavalo. The drive from our hotel to …
Ecuador: Day 3 – Amazon to Otavalo
After hours of traveling, driving, and days of waking up early, we decided to take it easy on day 3. On the schedule: spa and street markets. Destinations: 1. Termas de Papallacta Termas de Papallacta is the famous thermal spa in Ecuador. The spa is …