Known as the “Pink City” for its trademark terracotta pink buildings, Jaipur is a beautiful and interesting city to visit.
Asia Phuket Thailand
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A Relaxing 2 Days on Karon Beach in Thailand
The last leg of our incredible 2-week Southeast Asia trip was spent on Karon Beach in Phuket, i.e. the “Pearl of the Andaman,” Thailand’s largest island, and one of the best places to visit in Thailand. We planned Phuket as our last stop, since we’d heard that it was one of the best places in Thailand to vacation. And, we …
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An Epic Overnight Stay in a Khao Sok National Park Floating Bungalow
After our three days in Hanoi, Vietnam and an overnight layover at the Bangkok Airport, we made our way from Bangkok to Khao Sok National Park, where we’d be staying the night on a floating bungalow! I sort of stumbled upon Khao Sok when researching places to visit in Thailand, as it isn’t a well-known tourist destination. And, as it …
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An Amazing Overnight Cruise to Bai Tu Long Bay
In July 2019, my friend, Candace, and I planned an epic 2-week Southeast Asia itinerary following our time in India. And, one of the highlights of our Vietnam itinerary was our overnight cruise to Bai Tu Long Bay. Bai Tu Long Bay is a hidden gem located in the northeastern part of Vietnam, just a few hours away from the …
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How to Spend 3 Days in Hanoi + Helpful Tips for Visiting
After two action-packed days in Delhi, a day trip to see the Taj Mahal in Agra, and three days exploring Chiang Mai, Candace, and I made our way to Hanoi, Vietnam to continue our 2-week Southeast Asia trip. The city of Hanoi is vibrant, bustling, and full of history, with ancient temples and French colonial buildings dotting its Old Quarter. …
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A Full Day at the Elephant Nature Park in Thailand
When we started planning our trip to Thailand, my first thought was ELEPHANTS. I’ve loved elephants since I was a kid, so I knew we needed to visit an elephant sanctuary. I also knew that a lot of places exploit and abuse elephants, and it was important to me to avoid those places during our trip. After some thorough research, …
Asia Chiang Mai Thailand
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How to Explore Chiang Mai in 3 Days
Chiang Mai is Thailand’s second largest city and one of the best places to visit in Thailand! Read on to learn how to spend three days in Chiang Mai, where to stay, where to eat, and more.
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How to See the Taj Mahal in Agra, India
No trip to India is complete without a visit to the infamous Taj Mahal. And, I’m here to tell you how to do just that! I’ve visited the Taj Mahal twice now and can attest that this architectural gem will blow your mind no matter what time of year, what time of day, or how many times you visit. Read …
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How to Spend Two Action-Packed Days in Delhi, India
As I was approaching my 30th birthday, I was thinking of all of the ways I could celebrate my big day – I wanted it to be special and inspiring as I entered into a new decade of my life. Since I love to travel, finding a new place to explore was on the top of my wish list. As …