On a trip to Japan in the summer of 2024, I had the opportunity to spend one day in Hong Kong. One day is not a lot of time, but I am definitely grateful for it.
Belize – Good Times with Good Friends
Summer 2024 took me to Belize. With my trips, normally I am in charge of the plans and the itinerary. With this trip to Belize it was organized by a friend who was from the area. It was nice to just go on a trip and go with the flow and not worry about a thing.
2 weeks in Fiji – Island Hopping in Paradise
This past Winter took me to Fiji to celebrate my relationship with my partner. Fiji has become one of the worlds popular honeymoon destinations, and we definately felt that on our trip.
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Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip
This past May I went to California for one of the most epic road trips ever! I rented a convertable and embarked on a journey down the PCH from San Fransisco all the way to San Diego (my second home). I have provided below my day by day itinerary with pictures below.
Malapasqua Island – Thresher Shark Diving
Hello! You may or may not know, but I have a fascination with the ocean and also am very fascinated with sharks. I think they are beautiful creatures and some I would even call cute. In the Philipines there is a small island off the northern tip of Cebu that is well known to have regular sitings of the elusive Thresher Shark.
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Zanzibar is an island off the coast of Tanzania. The island features crystal clear blue waters, white sand beaches and an old city area called Stown Town.
Continue reading “Zanzibar – Beaches, Diving, and Stone Town”Gorilla and Chimpanzee Tracking in Uganda
Mountain gorilla tracking has been high on my wish list. This fall I flew all the way to Entebbe, Uganda (the pearl of Africa) to do a three day safari to get up close and personal with mountain gorillas.
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Layover in Qatar
Do you have a long layover in Qatar? I did. Qatar is a great country for a long layover. When arriving in Qatar you have a few choices when it comes to how to spend your layover. You can organize a guided tour through the airport, get your guide, etc, or you can do what I did, explore the city (Doha) independently.
UAE – What to do for a Short Visit
United Arab Emirates (UAE) is the worlds playground for the rich and famous, especially the city of Dubai. If you have read my blog posts you would know that I’m not really about that type of travel. That said, exploring new places will always excite me and UAE is no different.
5 Days in Turkey: Where East Meets West
Turkey is a country that has been on my bucket list for quite some time, so I was absolutely ecstatic when I finally pulled the trigger and booked the trip! If Turkey is not a place that has been on your bucket list, well, you should definitely consider adding it! Turkey is such an amazing place, it is said that it needs two continents just to contain its greatness. I chose to split my time between Cappadocia and Istanbul. Read on to discover how I spent my time in both those places.
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