If you’ve opted out of reading our longer Kenya post and are just interested in learning about what we did in Lake Nakuru National Park and Lake Elmenteita, then you’re in the right place! Let me catch you up first, so you have a bit of context. A BROAD REFRESHER My boyfriend, Tim, and I, along with our friends – two …
How to Explore Mt. Kenya National Park
If you’ve opted out of reading our longer Kenya post and are just interested in learning about what we did in Mt. Kenya National Park, then you’re in the right place! Let me catch you up first, so you have a bit of context. A BROAD REFRESHER My boyfriend, Tim, and I, along with our friends – two other couples, Allison, …
A Two-Day Visit to Samburu National Reserve
If you’ve opted out of reading our longer Kenya post and are just interested in learning about what we did in the Samburu National Reserve, then you’re in the right place! Let me catch you up first, so you have a bit of context. A BROAD REFRESHER My boyfriend, Tim, and I, along with our friends – two other couples, …
A 12 Day Action-Packed Safari Trip to Kenya
“I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.” – Susan Sontag Sontag didn’t get it right this time – we went to many places that weren’t on our list during this trip! That’s to say, our Kenya trip started out with a BANG. Quick note: It’s difficult to concisely share about our twelve day trip, and I realize this …
The Best Spots to Visit in Jaipur, India
Known as the “Pink City” for its trademark terracotta pink buildings, Jaipur is a beautiful and interesting city to visit.
How to Spend Two Days on Karon Beach, Phuket
The last leg of our Southeast Asia trip was spent on Karon Beach in Phuket, i.e. the “Pearl of the Andaman” and Thailand’s largest island. We planned this so we would end our action-packed adventure relaxing on the beach and getting lots of Thai massages before flying back to India and then, all the way back to the United States. …
Stay Overnight in a Khao Sok National Park Floating Bungalow
After our quick trip to Hanoi, Vietnam and an overnight layover in the Suvarnabhumi Airport (a.k.a. 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 …
An Amazing Overnight Cruise to Bai Tu Long Bay
In July 2019, my friend, Candace, and I planned an epic Asian adventure, which included visits to India, Thailand, and Vietnam. And, one of the highlights of our Vietnam itinerary was our Bai Tu Long Bay overnight cruise. Bai Tu Long Bay is a hidden gem located in the northeastern part of Vietnam, just a few hours away from the …
What to Do and See During a Quick Trip to Hanoi
After an absolutely amazing time in Chiang Mai, we headed to the airport for our short flight to Hanoi, Vietnam. And right away, things got pretty interesting! *P.S. this post contains some affiliate links. At no additional cost to you, we may earn a small commission when you make a purchase. The airport was a short taxi ride from where …
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, …