Relaxing Three-Day Stay at La Vie Vu Linh Ecolodge
The first stop of our Northern Vietnam tour is Vu Linh, a village half way between Hanoi and Ha Giang. We had decided to stop here as a way to…
Things to Do in Paris for the Non-First Timer
One of the perks of having a French partner is the privilege to visit Paris on the regular. The luxury of being in a city not for the first time…
Things to Do in London for the Non-First Timer
London holds a special place in my heart. It’s the city that really kicked off my desire to live a global life. I’ve lived in the city three different times,…
One Year of Around-the-World Travel on $55 a Day
This week marked a year since we concluded our one year of around-the-world travel. Over this past year, we’ve had time to properly digest all that we’ve experienced. Our itinerary…
Engage in Sustainable Tourism from Your Couch
I’ve always loved traveling to learn about a culture and gain perspective on different ways of life. Typically, I dislike tours and prefer to be away from tourist traps. Somehow,…
US Midwestern Charm: Rediscover St. Louis, Missouri
After spending six of my formative years in St. Charles, a St. Louis suburb, I moved into the city. For four years, I discovered the city as an undergraduate at…
US Midwestern Charm: Rediscover St. Charles, Missouri
In 1998, I landed from Taichung, Taiwan, to St. Charles, Missouri, as a 12-year-old awkward girl who didn’t speak much English. I was confused at the people-less streets. I hated…
Tet Holiday on Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam
After our year-long whirlwind travel, we were looking for a vacation. Not travel, but a vacation, where we don’t feel pressured to check out all the sites, and hanging out…
Cruise Vacation Review: 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise with Royal Caribbean
In my household, I’m not the only globetrotter in the family. My sister leads an equally unique life. She had met her husband while working on the Royal Caribbean cruise…
Chile’s Atacama Desert: Road Trip Across the Driest Place on Earth
At the end of our whirlwind Workaway adventure, we treated ourselves to an epic trip up North in the Atacama Desert. We had decided against Patagonia since we didn’t have…
City Guide: Wander in the Artsy Hills of Valparaiso, Chile
A Workaway experience that turned awry unexpectedly took us to Valparaiso for three weeks, where we worked on a different Workaway project. This hilly seaside town surprised and delighted me…