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I thought Harbin would be a one-hit wonder: fly in, visit the world’s largest ice and snow festival, fly out. Instead, I left longing for more time in this northern Chinese city that no one knows anything about. It’s not like I planned to visit Harbin this year. No, I just happened to jump on […]
I have a major problem when travel planning: anytime there are too many options, I’m rendered frozen in indecision. I read far too many reviews, approach things from every angle, and compare so many options I forgot what I’ve already covered. And that was 100% my problem for planning our visit to the Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Cultural Triangle Guide: Itinerary and Where to Stay Read More »
Sri Lanka is one of those places where the collective experience is more impactful than the sum of its parts. It’s also a country that takes time to appreciate, somewhere I think would be even more special on a second or third visit. But if you’re one of those people who’s likely to only visit Sri Lanka
Before You Visit Sri Lanka, Find Out What the Guidebooks Left Out Read More »
I could feel my skin getting red and crispy waiting at the bus stop. My legs were on fire: I knew I’d be cutting it close to catch the hourly bus back to Bridgetown so I sprinted up a long, steep hill to make it in time. Just 100 yards from the top, I watched
6 Fabulous Places to Go With a Rental Car in Barbados Read More »
Before my trip to Colombia, I worried about my safety in Bogota. I was headed there for a week — three days on my own (a solo female) and four days with a group of friends. I wasn’t too concerned about whether Bogota is safe as a group, but I had hesitations about traveling solo
I was already in Barbados by the time I heard about Tropical Storm Kirk. To be honest, hurricane season in Barbados hadn’t even crossed my mind while I was prepping and packing. Little did I know that I was in for a surprise. It wasn’t that I was naive: Barbados hurricane season just hasn’t been
Deciding which Sri Lankan safari to include on my trip was one of the most frustrating parts of planning. There are almost too many choices, and never enough information on each one, so I spent most of the research process locked in indecision. Finally, I settled on Wilpattu National Park, which ended up being the
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Wilpattu National Park Read More »
I’m far from a SUP expert, so getting on a board in Hamburg, Germany made me a little nervous. Unlike where I’ve gone before, there’s nothing tropical about stand up paddling Hamburg style. Falling in didn’t seem like an appealing option, but in a city with so many waterways, it would be a shame not to
Don’t Worry: Stand Up Paddling in Hamburg is Easier Than it Looks Read More »
I met two different Hamburgs: on one day, I ran around with a press trip, seeing many different sides of the city and getting the type of context that writes a New York Times article. It was interesting, in an academic kind of way, and I saw its potential as a rising destination. But it
One Day in Hamburg and Why it’s a “Must-Feel” Spot Instead of “Must-See” Read More »
Morocco dazzles with incredible history, mesmerizing mountains, vibrant cities, and a desert that goes on as far as the eyes can see. There aren’t many countries with that much variety, and you need two weeks in Morocco to see it all. After suffering from information overload trying to plan my own trip to Morocco, I
See the Whole Country With This Two Week Morocco Itinerary Read More »
