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A Day in Riga, Latvia

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 

2 Days in Tallinn, Estonia

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

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

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

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

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 

Glamping in Julian, CA

Glamping in Julian, CA

Visited on July 22, 2017 I’ve been to Julian, CA once before on a glamping trip…AKA cabin trip. I remembered trying to trek Three Sisters Falls but nearly fainted from the heat and the lack of nutrition in me. I recalled the spectacular view while 

How to Pack for Ecuador

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

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

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