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Traveling Through Minsk, Belarus
Belarus is one of the most mysterious countries in Europe. This former Soviet nation, which borders Russia and Ukraine, is often regarded as “Europe’s Last Dictatorship.” For the longest time, travel to Belarus was quite restricted, as visas were hard to obtain, but lately, things have opened up. Despite the relaxed visa policy, Belarus still falls short in attracting foreign…
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Jamaica Beyond The Resorts
So much of Jamaica’s tourism is based around all-inclusive resorts, such as Montego Bay. Each year, millions of tourists flood into Jamaica, and many never leave these resorts, resulting in a very cookie cutter like experience
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How to Spend a Layover in Brussels, Belgium
I had no intentions of visiting Brussels, but with only an hour to deboard the plane, retrieve my luggage, and recheck it, the chances of catching my flight to Washington D.C. were slim. And, as expected, I missed my flight (first time ever too!) With the next flight leaving the following day, I had a full 24 hours to explore.…
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Traveling Through Astana, Kazakhstan: The World’s 2nd Coldest Capital City
Astana is Kazakhstan’s capital city and the second coldest capital on earth after Ulaanbaatar. Though probably not the best idea, I went in January, right in the middle of the winter. Compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan’s second largest city, there is considerably less to see in Astana, despite it being marketed as “futuristic capital.” This was my second trip to Kazakhstan (first…
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El Chaltén: Argentina’s Trekking Capital
El Chaltén is small backpacker town located in the Patagonia region of Argentina, and your gateway to some of the best hiking in the country. Despite it being named the trekking capital of Argentina, not much is known about El Chalten, in fact, most locals have never even heard of it. Regardless of its popularity, El Chaltén is a must…
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Three Days in Uruguay
I’ll admit, before coming to Uruguay, I knew nothing about this country other than the fact that it was more European-like than the other South American countries. While planning for my trip to Argentina, I saw that Uruguay was fairly close to Buenos Aries, just an hour away by ferry, to be exact. Just an hour away? New stamp in…
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Best Places to See in Cape Town
Very few cities have left a lasting impression on me, but Cape Town is one of a kind. Coming into Cape Town, I didn’t quite know what to expect. In fact, I was constantly briefed on the dangers of the city rather than what to actually see. Not only did I find the city to be safe, but I also…
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Skip Guilin….Why You Should Visit Yangshuo
Before my flight to Guilin from Shanghai, I spent hours going back and forth wondering how much time I should spend in Guilin and the neighboring cities. My friends told me to skip Guilin, and it didn’t take long for me to realize why that was worth doing. To be honest, there isn’t much in Guilin. It’s simply your launching…
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China vs. Japan vs. South Korea: Which Should You Live In?
Since late 2012, I’ve had the privilege of living in China, Japan, and South Korea, and during this time, I’ve been able to truly immerse myself into each of their unique cultures. China, Japan, and South Korea are three countries that often come to mind to foreigners (mainly western) when seeking employment abroad, but the differences among the three are…
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Things To Do in Luang Prabang
Let me start off by saying, I love Luang Prabang! I’ll admit, heading into LP, I was a bit nervous. It seemed unanimous online that everyone enjoyed this small, former capital city in the north. I couldn’t find much criticism; it just seemed too good to be true. I didn’t want to get my hopes up, only to be disappointed.…
