Thailand is a favorite Southeast Asian country for people from all over the globe, and with good reason. There are city, beach, and rainforest destinations for every type of traveler. Bangkok itself is a feast for the senses – visuals of sparkling, gold-plated architecture, a myriad of flavors marrying sweet, sour, spicy, and savory, and the proper hustle and bustling …
Land of Fairy Chimneys | Cappadocia, Turkey
In this post, we’re visiting one of my favorite corners of Planet Earth. This amazing place somehow still flies under the radar to the Western part of the world and it seems like only Koreans have discovered its secret. (Unbeknownst to us, 75% of the visitors here were Korean, prompting this remote Turkish area to open …
Hacienda Sac Chich | Ancanceh, Mexico
We had a nice little break from our backpacking trip with a quick stay at a countryside vacation rental outside of Mérida. Hacienda Sac Chich is a beautiful property that was a vestige of the old agricultural ways in the area and was brought back to life through modern renovation. Apart from renovating the hacienda …
Public Transportation in Mexico
Today’s post is not about a faraway locale, but offers some practical knowledge on public transportation in Mexico. Before arrival, I was admittedly concerned that I would have trouble navigating to our target destinations. However, I am here to assuage any similar fears that you may have. The public transportation is extremely convenient, easy to use, and …
Not Just Tacos and Tequila | Yucatán, Mexico
Well, some tacos. Aside from our first meal at the Cancun airport at an overpriced Berryhill that endorsed “Houston Style!” dishes, we were able to sample dishes that were very different from the decadent, cheesy Tex-Mex food from home. Seafood Tulúm in the southern part of the peninsula and Celesún on the western part, are …
Sand, Water, and Ruins| Tulum, Mexico
We flew into Cancun during the pinnacle of Spring Break. Looking to avoid the Girls Gone Wild, MTV-style of debauchery, we quickly boarded an ADO bus towards Tulum. Tulum is known for its well-preserved Mayan ruins on the beach, picturesque beaches, and a litany of enchanting cenotes nearby. It is no wonder that this little …
Sleepless in Seoul | Seoul, South Korea
Last September, we were part of a mass exodus of Houston Asians to Taiwan for our friends’ wedding. Philip and I had scored insanely cheap tickets to Taipei, with the only drawback/perk being a 10 hour layover in Incheon airport in Korea. I was actually looking forward to it, as it meant that we could …
Highway to Paradise | Maui, Hawaii
Maui’s Road to Hana is hailed as one of America’s most scenic drives, and after experiencing it firsthand last August, I would have to wholeheartedly agree. The journey starts at the top of the island, in the town of Paia and slowly winds through unspoiled territories along the east coast to end up in beautifully …
Underwater Treasures | Pulau Redang, Malaysia
This one is going to be an oldie, but our time at Redang Island in 2004 is forever entrenched in my memory as one of the funnest trips I had with my family. And that is coming from a moody teenager. This partly has to do with the fact that it was where I experienced …
Rainbow Lakes and Geowonders | Yellowstone, Wyoming
When my parents announced that the next family trip was to Yellowstone National Park, I hopped on board immediately. Viewing wildlife and visiting natural wonders seemed like the perfect vacation to me, a sure sign that my transformation into a mature adult was complete. The first time we sighted a bison, we screeched to a …