With so many blogs singing the praises of beautiful Cuzco, Peru and giving great advice on what to do there, what about advice on what NOT to do? That's where I come in! As a traveler who has had a mishap or two, here are a few pieces of advice of things you should avoid: DON'T come to the city not knowing very much about its history. It won’t be nearly as interesting or meaningful…
Don’t get me wrong- I had a fantastic experience during my time in Egypt. Despite its flaws, I still HIGHLY encourage visiting this fascinating nation. My goal with this post is not to complain or incite fear, but to make you the most informed traveler you can be. The hope is that after reading this, you are prepared for what you may come across, and will have a better experience overall. 1.) Yes, it is…
In July 2017 my husband and I set out on a tour of Egypt with Travel Talk Tours. We also added time in the Sinai Peninsula and Jordan as an optional tour extension afterwards. This post details my Egypt experience with this company, and also provides ideas on things to do, see, and what to expect! Before our tour officially started, my husband and I arrived to Cairo 2 days early. We wanted to make…
As one of the largest and most famous cities on Earth, New York City attracts incredible numbers of tourists every year. For a quick visit to the "city that never sleeps", here are a few places to start! Like so many other great cities, such as London, Paris, Tokyo, and even Istanbul – there’s so much to see and do that it becomes difficult to plan a trip. Hopefully this post will give you some…
Beijing is perhaps the one city that is most quintessentially “China”. What foreigners picture China to be, Beijing is. Coming in as the 8th most populated city on the planet, Beijing can be hectic, busy, and smoggy. Despite this, there are truly beautiful sights to see and unique experiences to be had. With just 3.5 days in this historical Chinese city during a longer trip in Asia, here was our lineup: Day 1- Arrive into…
Advice for a salty but sweet experience! The Dead Sea is a place I’d dreamed for years of visiting! I had the chance to finally swim in its salty waters while traveling through Jordan. With a salt concentration of a staggering 34% (8.6 times saltier than ocean water!), it makes for a truly unique experience! The Dead Sea is the lowest point on Earth, and hosts no life in its waters. Despite this, it can…
Jolly old London-Town has been a place of intrigue and fascination for me ever since I was a little girl. Its epic history filled with royals, intrigue, and power struggles drew me in immediately. Once I read “Peter Pan”, “Harry Potter”, and a handful of Jane Austen novels, the deal was sealed. I was in love. Visiting England was actually the first international trip I ever took, and it set the stage for a lifelong…
I recently returned from a last-minute family vacation to Folly Beach, South Carolina. Close to downtown Charleston, but far enough away to feel like a small town, I am now enamored with this destination! [gallery type="rectangular" link="none" size="medium" ids="2804,2805,2803"] The pebbly sand at Folly Beach is perfect for relaxing and sunbathing. The whole town has a laid back vibe, which explains why so many travelers visit each year. While the waves were a bit rough…
Istanbul is a city that cannot be sufficiently described without being seen. At one corner you've traveled back in time to haggle for spices. At the the next, you're taking a modern trolley to a perfectly curated museum. This city seems to wear a veil of mystery, and is so many things in one. The Constantinople of the ancient world, Istanbul is located on the bridge between two continents, and this is apparent in so…
Iceland, the land of ice and fire, has become a pretty huge deal lately. This isolated Scandinavian nation was an “off the radar” destination for a while, but has recently seen explosive growth. Lately it seems like everybody is traveling here- and for good reason! I traveled to Iceland for a ten day road trip with my husband in August of 2016. The lack of traffic and easily navigable roads make this an ideal place…
