Total Days: 3 Days | Accommodations: Hotel on Hong Kong Island | Transportation: Walking, subway, taxis are inexpensive | Traveled With: 2 Girlfriends | Type of Trip: Focus on Sightseeing | Highlights: Views, Buddhist temples, Food DAY 1 At a glimpse: Views and food rewards on Hong Kong IslandTravel Agenda: Take a taxi to Unar […]
Author Archives: Penelope
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Mar
Total Days: 7 Days including travel | Accommodations: Bankgkok Hotel in the Banglamphu area, Krabi hotel on Ao Nang main road | Transportation: Flight from Bangkok to Krabi, walking, and taxis are inexpensive. At least one Tuk Tuk ride in Bangkok is necessary | Traveled With: 2 Girlfriends | Type of Trip: Focus on Sightseeing […]
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Mar
Six of the things you should experience in Thailand, that aren’t sunbathing on the beach! Thailand is an incredible country with scenic beaches and idyllic islands. Although it is the picture-perfect place to relax, it’s also an opportunity to experience a unique city scene and culture deeply influenced by the belief system and values of […]
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Mar
Hong Kong is very hilly. And despite being a major concrete jungle with the highest number of skyscrapers in the world, it also has a lot of rural areas with parks and forests. Locals will take photos of people that look foreign. Consider it a compliment! The rules of the road are minimal so be […]
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Feb
Feb
What to see and do when visiting Fort Lauderdale in 2021 Beach Bum The City of Fort Lauderdale has 7+ miles of pristine beaches. Starting in the late 1980s, the beach and A1A road got a serious upgrade that now includes a “wave wall” protecting the sand from the promenade. The beach is public and […]
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Feb
Feb
NYC is one of the best cities in the world because of its culture and energy. The variety of experiences is unparalleled anywhere else in the world. If you’re looking for excuses to visit or unique things to do, these are my personal top ten experiences since I moved to the city. 1. Summer Day […]
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Jan
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There’s no guarantee your flight will take off, even if the forecast looks good. Wind can be a factor and the rule of thumb is that the balloons don’t fly when the wind is over 10mph. To avoid disappointment, plan for at least three mornings in Cappadocia and book a flight for the first morning […]
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What to see and do with a 24 hour stop in Page, just a few minutes from the Utah border! Horseshoe Bend It is 100% worth it to be here for sunrise or sunset. Otherwise half of Horseshoe Bend will be in shade, making it hard to see the full canyon and bending Colorado River. […]
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Ticking off the “Mighty Five” National Parks in Utah is a worthwhile pursuit, but red rock fatigue will set in if you are just going to look at the views. Instead of being excited for a new park, it will feel like more of the same. Mix it up with some must-do activities within and […]
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Dec
Bryce National Park and Zion National Park are only a 1.5hr drive apart and are often paired together when visiting the area. Below are the best tips for how to spend your time in each. Bryce Bryce is the smallest National Park in Utah and can easily be experienced in 2 days max. Bryce is […]