It was a Sunday morning on our first full day in the lovely country of Croatia. We were walking around the city of Zagreb, getting to know the place. As we approached the main square called Trg bana Jelačića or Ban Jelačić Square, we came upon a large group of people gathering to celebrate and commemorate a historical event […]
5 Tips On How to Plan Your Trips Based On Your Travel Personality
How do you choose where to go and what to do when you travel? I often ask get asked this question by friends. After several years of traveling together, my husband Glen and I have a way of planning our trips based on our travel personality and style. It’s an ever-evolving system, but we have […]
Setjetting: Game of Thrones Filming Locations
WARNING: May contain spoilers. Glen and I are among the millions of avid fans of HBO’s hit series Game of Thrones who are thrilled that much anticipated fifth season is finally here (updated: Season 5 came and went, with an epic cliffhanger). The epic television adaption of A Song of Ice and Fire, George R. […]
More Morrocan Moments
When I was preparing for our trip to Morocco, I read the trip notes that Intrepid Travel provided to get a sense of what to look forward to. As detailed and comprehensive as the itinerary was on paper, the actual experience of participating in the activities was still something I wasn’t fully prepared for nor expected, in the […]
Moroccan Moments that will last a lifetime (Part 1)
We recently embarked on a 15-day trip to Morocco with Intrepid Travel’s Best of Morocco Tour. It’s been awhile since we’ve joined an organized tour group for fear of being hauled away like cattle in huge buses from tourist spots to carpet shops. But after doing some research, we were convinced of Intrepid’s promise and […]
Anatomy of Trip Planning: Morocco
Morocco. The mere mention of it transports us to an exotic land at the edge of the Sahara desert. The names of its cities: Casablanca, Fez, Tangier, Marrakech, evoke in our mind a contrast of black and white movie scenes and a burst of vivid hues from colorful spice markets. The idea […]
5 Reasons Why Travel Should Be A Priority In Your Life
Frequent travelers are often asked how they can afford to travel as often as they do. Travel, after all, is typically seen as a luxuriously indulgent endeavor that only those with a lot of extra money lying around after all the bills have been paid can dare to consider. But often, the answer is not […]
Chasing Waterfalls: My 2014 Travel Retrospective
At the start of 2014, I had no idea that my travel plans for the year would involve going against TLC’s lyrical advice about chasing waterfalls. I didn’t particularly craft my trips with that intention, save for one special park. But for some reason, I found myself standing in awe of these magnificent natural […]
Favorite Travel Gear
These are some of my favorite travel gear that I take on any trip lasting more than 24 hours. One of the challenging aspects of traveling is bringing the right kind of gear that will make your life out on the road little easier, comfortable and a bit more civilized, all while keeping within the […]
Being a Temporary Local with Airbnb
Airbnb has become our go-to for both local and international in the last few years. Part of the travel experience that we crave is being a temporary local and booking with Airbnb has helped us with that. Staying at houses of wonderful hosts that have been vetted and reviewed by other travelers has […]