I´ve been to Bali four or five times now, and it is still one of my favorite places to visit. I notoriously organized a ~20 person trip to Bali with a beautiful villa for my 30th birthday, which happened to be in April 2020 – so you can imagine how that turned out. I don´t think I will ever get over it. That said, I have literally planned trips big and small to Bali, and therefore, I know a lot about visiting this incredible island, the precautions you should take, and what you should think about ahead of your trip…
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Mother´s Day is around the corner, and I don´t know about you, but I always need Mother´s Day gift ideas. If you have a new mom on your list, I guarantee you there is something she needs to make her life easier. And for any other Moms who travel, there are some great items on the market that can help make travel easier, smoother, and more comfortable. Here are some ideas from my personal ¨can´t travel without it¨ list and also some new ideas! For the New Mom I have been doing a ton of research on this topic because…
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Spending a day in Bangkachao is a great ¨day trip¨ from Bangkok without even leaving the city, even though it feels as if you´ve left. That´s part of why I love it so much. It´s easy to do and it´s also a unique experience because not many tourists do this. It´s more of a plan for those living in Bangkok. If you´re looking for an easy way to get some fresh air without leaving the city of Bangkok, Bangkachao is the perfect solution. Bangkachao, often referred to as the Green Lung, is a large, open green space that makes you…
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I truly believe that the best food in the world is in Thailand. I´ve lived in Paris, Bangkok, Milan, Mexico City, and Wisconsin (lol, that one is a joke), and I would still pick Thailand and Thai food every day over anywhere else. Luckily, I lived in Thailand for three years and had the time to explore all the amazing Thai food. The Bangkok restaurant landscape is constantly changing, so this is based on my past experience, but also my recent visit there. Many of these are local favorites that have stuck around for a long time. Here are all…
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I lived in Bangkok for three years, from 2017 – 2020. This trip in February 2024 was my first time back since then, but I know everything you need to know about a trip to Bangkok. Bangkok is generally not on top of everyone´s list of places to visit. It´s chaotic, there´s lots of traffic, it´s very hot, and I love it. I will say, it is a city where you need to know where to go to truly enjoy it. That said, once you discover its magic, I guarantee that you´ll find it hard to leave. Jump To General…
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One reason I chose Hong Kong as a starting point for our Asia trip this time was because of the Hong Kong specialty coffee scene. It is said that Hong Kong is currently experiencing the third or fourth wave of coffee culture. What is third and fourth-wave coffee culture? What does this mean? First-wave is generally the presence of coffee in the market, but often, it´s bad coffee, and therefore accompanied by milk. The second wave is when drinking coffee starts to become more commonplace as an everyday beverage and large chains begin to enter the market. The third wave…
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Rather than Jacarandas in Mexico City, most people think of Washington DC or Tokyo when they think of beautiful blossoms in the spring. In fact, people swarm to these destinations every spring for a glimpse of the cherry blossoms. They wait in lines and eagerly look for maps of the best places to take pictures. In Mexico City, we have our own incredible season that´s arguably a better option. This is jacaranda season in Mexico City. The crowds don´t exist and the trees are for everyone, and they create an incredible carpet of lavender blossoms on every block. They also…