Our visit to Cape Town, South Africa was part of our ‘Round the World trip as we traveled from the island of Mauritius to the European continent. Although Cape Town was our single destination in Africa and we wanted to make the most of our time in the fascinating city, we didn’t want to drive.… Read the rest
The city of George Town in Penang, Malaysia is the country’s second-largest city (after Kuala Lumpur) – and the Penang tourist spot. The city boasts incredible street art, delectable local cuisine and a well-preserved history. Many of the top things to do in Penang are in the historical core of George Town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but there are sights just outside the city center, too.… Read the rest
Phuket is the largest island in Thailand and a top destination for beach-lovers, party-goers and family-vacationers. We spent a month on Phuket at Kamala Beach – a crescent-shaped, family-friendly beach just north of (in)famous party-town, Patong. We were in Kamala housesitting – taking care of our friend’s dog and home while they were away – and our days were spent listening to the soothing sounds of the sea and basking in the sunshine (the two top things to do in Kamala Beach!).… Read the rest
Our first trip to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia was a long layover – and we only had one day in Kuala Lumpur for sightseeing. We made the most of our short time – however, we knew we missed some of the best places to visit in Kuala Lumpur.… Read the rest
As our plane began its descent toward the Phnom Penh Airport in Cambodia, we got our first glimpse of the city – and it was nothing at all like we imagined. Through the hazy air, close-quartered dwellings sprawled from the city center as far as we could peer through the small plane window.… Read the rest
Lion City. City in a Garden. Southeast Asia-lite. Singapore is called many things…because it is many things. The small island nation is both a city and a country. Intriguing man-made marvels rise from lush nature parks. Posh cocktail bars are found steps away from inexpensive hawker stands.… Read the rest
The Basque region of Spain is characterized by stunning landscapes, delectable cuisine and quaint villages. For many travelers, it would be easy to spend at least a month on a tour of the Basque Country, swooning over the gorgeous coastline and gorging on pintxos (Basque-style tapas) while wandering from town to town.… Read the rest
Dangling in the Andaman Sea off the southern tip of the Krabi, Thailand province is Koh Lanta (or Lanta Island). Along the western coastline of the elongated landmass there are both craggy cliffs and sandy shores. When we decided to travel to Koh Lanta, we scoured the internet for information about Koh Lanta beaches, because we knew exactly what kind of beach we were looking for: relaxed vibe, a few beach bars, tasty Thai restaurants and affordable accommodations.… Read the rest
Our trip to Helsinki, Finland was a last-minute decision – and, at first, we thought of it more as a long layover than a trip to the city. We were unsure what to do in Helsinki and our quick research told us there were only a few Helsinki attractions.… Read the rest
Visiting Angkor Wat was the main reason for our first trip to Cambodia, although the stop wasn’t originally on our Southeast Asia itinerary. We made a last-minute decision to visit the famous Siem Reap temples when traveling from Vietnam to Thailand.… Read the rest