There’s arguably no cooler way to explore a new country than through a day trip. I was able to see Uruguay from Argentina by taking a ferry for the day, I walked to Paraguay from Brazil, and I’ve even gotten to see places like Turkïye on a long layover. So, when I found myself in …
If you’re headed to Tbilisi, Georgia, you’re in for a real treat. The city is filled with culturally exciting activities, from exploring massive cathedrals to eating hearty khinkali and khachapuri. But even in a city as bustling as Tbilisi, perhaps the best thing to do there is enjoy a traditional Georgian bathhouse. I hardly knew …
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“I’m from Georgia,” my coworker said to me when I was a bartender back in 2016. And no, not the peachy Georgia, the country Georgia. Georgia stayed on my mind since that conversation, and it would come to the forefront when I started writing about restaurants in New York City and reviewed Ubani Cafe, a …
DISCLAIMER: This story was originally published on Forbes Advisor. Choosing the right hotel for your travels is just as crucial as choosing the destination. Whether it’s a five-star property in a dreamy hotspot like the Maldives or a secluded oasis in remote Namibia, accommodation choices can easily make or break the travel experience. Not all …
When it comes to travel nightmares, losing your passport abroad is easily one of the worst-case-scenarios imaginable. I had a close call in Bulgaria (I dropped my passport in the lobby of my hostel, only to realize it was missing several hours later. Luckily, the front desk had it!), so I decided I would always …
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Known as one of the most beautiful flowers in the world in one of the most fascinating countries on planet earth, cherry blossom season in Japan is on many traveler’s bucket-lists, for good reason. If you’re headed to cherry blossom season in Japan in 2023, or ever, here are some fun and useful facts to …
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For those who have worked their tails off all semester, get ready to treat yourself with some much needed time off for spring break. While I personally have gone on Spring Break to Egypt and was scheduled to go to Spring Break to Costa Rica in March 2020 (which for reasons you can probably imagine, …
The Taj Mahal is one of the 7 new wonders of the world. It is an Islamic marble mausoleum, and the intricate (and clearly, expensive) design is a sight to behold. Because the Taj Mahal is a world wonder, and the most visited tourist spot in all of India, it is safe to assume it …
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In a country as large as India, Jaipur is one of the most unique and magical places. The entire city is pink. In 1876, Prince Albert was to take a tour of India. To prepare for his arrival, Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II had the whole city painted pink, as it was considered the color …
Out of all of the cities and airports in the world, I’ve had the most layovers in Istanbul. With Turkish Airlines offering an extended stopover program, there’s no reason to not try to see the city. Though 24 hours is not nearly enough for not only Istanbul, but the vast, beautiful country that is Türkiye …
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