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Ayutthaya : A Great Day Trip From Bangkok
I had 48 hours before my flight back to Beijing and wanted to escape the hustle and bustle of Bangkok. I did some research and came across Ayutthaya, the Kingdom of Siam’s (modern day Thailand) ancient capital. Ayutthaya was established in 1350 and flourished for over 400 years. It became a bustling trade hub known for its stunning temples and…
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How to Travel to Bhutan
I first heard of Bhutan 11 years ago while researching the happiest countries on Earth. Bhutan intrigued me—a small kingdom in the middle of the Himalayas with limited diplomatic relations with the outside world. Even more impressive is Bhutan’s commitment to sustainability; it is the only carbon-negative country in the world and the only country to reject the notion of…
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Best Day Trip From Stockholm
Stockholm is the city that 99% of travelers visit when coming to Sweden, and for good reason: it has the most to see and do. However, Stockholm can get old quickly; I felt that three days was more than enough to see everything it has to offer. With a few extra days remaining, I wanted to explore more of Sweden.…
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Day Trip to Copenhagen, Denmark
I had no plans to go Denmark during my trip to Iceland, Norway, and Sweden, but I made a last-minute decision to visit. After all, my goal is to hit every country on Earth and I was close enough. I took the earliest train (SJ train) from Stockholm and departed at 6:16 AM for the 5.5. To make the most…
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The Most Beautiful Place in Norway
Norway was the second stop on my Nordic adventure, and I had high expectations coming in. Americans tend to romanticize Scandinavia and hold it in high regard compared to the rest of the world. As a child, I was led to believe that Norway was some sort of utopia—a place where crime and poverty didn’t exist and social benefits uplifted…
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A 7-Day Ring Road Adventure in Iceland: A Complete Travel Guide
Iceland has been one of my dream countries for years but timing and other logistics always seemed to get in the way. Iceland is one place everyone should try to visit in their lifetime, simply because there is no place like it.
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What to see in Armenia
Armenia was the final stop of my Caucasus tour. I took a mini bus from Tbilisi in the morning, which took five and a half hours (including immigration). Surprisingly, immigration went pretty smooth. Many Georgians warned me that Armenian immigration officials would press me about my travels in Azerbaijan once they saw the stamp in my passport. Fortunately, they didn’t…
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Georgia : A Backpacker’s Paradise
Georgia was the second stop of my Caucasus tour and hands down my favorite country. Georgia has it all: city life, stunning landscapes, wineries, history, backpacking trails, you name it. I spent 7 days here, but honestly, I could’ve done two-weeks. Before coming to Georgia, you have to decide which route you want to take – the backpacking one, party…
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Azerbaijan in Four Days
Azerbaijan was the first stop of my two-week tour through the Caucasus region. I didn’t know much about the country aside from being an oil-rich nation, so I kept my expectations to a minimum. Looking back, I wish I spent a few more days here, as Azerbaijan ended up being a hidden gem, and Baku, the capital, is a super…
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Travel Guide to Tunisia
Tunisia is one of Africa’s most visited destinations, but somehow it still feels like a country off the beaten path. Tunisia is often overshadowed by its neighbor, Morocco, which is the most visited country in Africa. I spent 5 days in Tunisia, just enough to get a feel for the country. You can see most of the highlights (excluding the…
