Tag: tourism

Romania: Dracula’s Castle

Romania: Dracula’s Castle

PL and I slept for a mere 4 hours before packing our bags to head down south to Brasov to celebrate Halloween. We hired a driver to Brasov. We heard that the public transit to Brasov was horrendous due to the holiday weekend. We met 

Day Trip to Bulgaria from Bucharest

Day Trip to Bulgaria from Bucharest

Romania is perhaps the farthest East of Europe that I’ve been to. I booked a private day tour to Bulgaria from Bucharest to see more of Eastern Europe. Our driver, Andrei picked us up bright and early at 7:30am to avoid the possible morning rush 

Halloween in Bucharest, Romania

Halloween in Bucharest, Romania

I arrived in Bucharest on Halloween afternoon. The airport was small and easy to maneuver around. How to Get to Old Town Bucharest from OTP Airport There are several options to get to Old Town Bucharest from OTP airport. Once you enter the arrival section, 

Quick Guide to 4 Days in Romania – Halloween Edition

Quick Guide to 4 Days in Romania – Halloween Edition

Romania had never crossed my mind until a colleague mentioned that she wanted to do Romania for Halloween. She said that there was a costume party at Dracula’s castle. I did my research and sure enough, there is a costume party at the castle. I 

A Day in Halifax, Nova Scotia

A Day in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Halifax is one of the most beautiful cities that I’ve been to. The city is wrapped by the harbor making it a wonderful place for sightseeing and fishing. 24 hours is not enough time to explore this charming city. WHERE TO STAY: I stayed at 

A Day in Portland, Oregon

A Day in Portland, Oregon

My best friend, MW and I took a quick weekend getaway to the Pacific Northwest seeking adventure. We rented a vehicle and staying with my brother who was residing in Olympia, Washington. We started our trip in Portland, Oregon.  Getting Around:  MW and I took 

White Sands National Park

White Sands National Park

White Sands National Park is located in southern New Mexico, on the north side of U.S. Route 70. The park was originally a National Monument but was redesigned as a national park in December 2019 when Congress passed the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act. While 

Cruising From Athens, Greece

Cruising From Athens, Greece

When I think of Greece, I dream of white mission-like buildings with a contrast of the crystal blue ocean. Athens was far from that. I was surprised to see how busy and chaotic the city was. Athens has lots of history and full of character. 

Food Adventure: When in Bruges…You Eat

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