I had a full circle moment when I returned to Thailand, my first ever solo international trip that I took back in 2016. Nearly ten years and 90+ countries later, I stepped foot in Bangkok, once again. My first trip to Thailand was a clueless meandering one. I simply booked a roundtrip out of Bangkok …
I’m currently living in Naples, Italy, but am only permitted to stay in the allotted time of a tourist visa. Already seeking a way to legally extend my time here, I found a great hack: leave the Schengen area as much as possible to continuously add days to my time here. This hack didn’t come …
I will never forget my first time in Parma, Italy. I had just spent one day in Milan, and admittedly, Milano is not my favorite. But I had a flight out of MXP just a few days later, so I had two options: hang in Milan for another day, or head somewhere new. I chose …
I’m always pining to see how I can visit typically expensive destinations on a budget. I’ve taken my stab at Mo’orea and Iceland on this feat, and I have found while expensive destinations are usually just that (expensive), cutting costs creatively is always an option. But… what about Monaco? The notorious playground of a country …
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Bologna, Italy has become more and more popular over the years. As a large university city, Bologna has plenty to offer for all ages with a lively, vibrant atmosphere. If you’re short on time and want to see Bologna, but you can only manage a visit with a day trip from Milan or Florence, have …
Buenos Aires, also known as the “Little Paris” of South America, is a city that cannot be missed when exploring the South American continent. Buenos Aires is a special city with a colorful atmosphere, some of the best cuisine on the continent, a bustling wine scene, and enough charm to keep the smiles contagious. While …
Out of all of the cities and airports in the world, I’ve had the most layovers in Istanbul. With Turkish Airlines offering an extended stopover program, there’s no reason to not try to see the city. Though 24 hours is not nearly enough for not only Istanbul, but the vast, beautiful country that is Türkiye …
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Stop #1: Duomo di Milano If you only have one day in Milan, it’s worth prioritizing its most famous sight and seeing it first. The Duomo di Milano is one of the most intricate, incredible pieces of architecture I’ve ever seen. In my humble opinion, it’s the most beautiful duomo in all of Italy, which …
Many travelers skip Naples due to its poor reputation. “It’s seedy,” “it’s dangerous,” “it’s dirty,” “it’s rough around the edges.” These are all common concerns that visitors will hear from other travelers and locals alike. However, Naples is … kind of amazing. It’s totally different from the rest of Italy. It’s kind of like if …
I had a twenty-two hour layover in Singapore on my way from Bali to Chiang Mai, Thailand. I am always excited for a long layover in a new place. It gets my feet wet enough to get a feel for the city without having to fully commit to it if I don’t necessarily like it. …