2024

Banff National Park and Lake Louise

Banff National Park and Lake Louise

Arriving in Vancouver was an interesting experience. I always heard that it’s one of the most livable cities, but after exploring downtown, it didn’t quite live up to my expectations. At all. Was it because it was cold and rainy? I am not sure, but…

Toronto and the Niagara Falls – welcome to Canada!

Toronto and the Niagara Falls – welcome to Canada!

This year has been filled with travel, and I feel so lucky to be adding many new countries to my list. It is a big world, after all! Canada wasn’t originally on my travel plan (but then again, neither was India), but when I saw…

The second bite of the Big Apple – back in NY!

The second bite of the Big Apple – back in NY!

Yes, I came back the Big Apple New York! Who would have thought I’d be in New York twice in one year? But here I am again. This trip felt different from the first, not only because I was already familiar with New York’s streets,…

Jaipur the pink city – my final Golden Triangle destination

Jaipur the pink city – my final Golden Triangle destination

This is my last blog post about India. And although I have already left India, I didn’t want to miss out on writing about Jaipur, the pink city. After the long drive, buying my own Indian Ondhi and hiking the Amber Palace and Jaighar Fort,…

The drive to Jaipur via the Ranthambore Tiger Resort

The drive to Jaipur via the Ranthambore Tiger Resort

Welcome to Rajasthan, India’s largest state by area and seventh largest by population. Also, according to my driver Azad, the most colourful one. After leaving the breathtaking Taj Mahal and Agra, I set off for Jaipur. The drive usually takes about 4 hours, however my…

Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort – my Golden Triangle trip continues

Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort – my Golden Triangle trip continues

After an amazing start to my India trip in Delhi, it was time to continue my journey through the Golden Triangle. Next up were the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, and I was especially excited to see the iconic Taj Mahal. This UNESCO World Heritage…

New Delhi vs Old Delhi – Welcome to India

New Delhi vs Old Delhi – Welcome to India

Hello from India! Yes, I’ve added another new country to my list this year (after USA and Mexico), and I’m writing to you from New Delhi. Many people had their warnings about visiting India, and honestly, it wasn’t a place I thought I’d be visiting…

The James Bond Island Khao Phing Kan, Phuket

The James Bond Island Khao Phing Kan, Phuket

After four years of living in Phuket and writing 200 blog posts, I can’t believe I am finally writing about James Bond Island Khao Phing Kan, in Phang Nga Bay. Who would have thought it would take me this long to explore such a beautiful…

Once upon a time in Hollywood

Once upon a time in Hollywood

What a whirlwind the past few days have been. From Merida Mexico, to a night in Las Vegas, driving Route 66, and now walking the streets of Hollywood Blvd. My friend and I both agreed, it was hectic but the best way to spend the…