Most of Europe’s most beautiful, historical sites are deeply entwined with religion, and religious tourism fatigue is real (at least for me). Seriously— another day in Europe, another 10 churches to see. But, Sagrada Familia Cathedral in Barcelona isn’t your grandmother’s church. My jaw literally dropped walking in! Its colorful towers and soaring spires create […]

An ancient, lizard-like stone structure that rises out of the mist of the jungle, Angkor Wat (the “City of Temples”) is an incredible UNESCO World Heritage Site in Siem Reap, Cambodia. And if you’re visiting Angkor Wat, Cambodia, there’s a lot you need to know before you go! What is Angkor Wat? It’s the largest […]

Welcome to Pisa, Italy, home of one of the most iconic landmarks in the world! If you’re planning a visit to the Leaning Tower, start with this comprehensive travel guide for Pisa! This beautiful tower has been leaning for over 800 years and has become a bucket list destination for people just to see its […]

The Mekong River in Cambodia breathes with mystery and spirituality. The river has long been revered by the Khmer people, and its sandy banks are dotted with ancient temples and shrines. Local legends abound about the river, from stories of mysterious creatures lurking beneath the surface (like the Mekong giant catfish, which is real and […]

Jokulsarlon Glacier is HANDS DOWN my favorite thing I did in Iceland. Seriously- if you only have time to do one thing, this is it! I really feel like not writing this complete guide to visiting Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon in Iceland would be doing a disservice to society 😅 You can picture it: Massive icebergs […]

Thinking about visiting Chichen Itza? You should. It’s one of the most iconic and awe-inspiring archaeological sites in the world. Once the epicenter of the Mayan civilization, Chichen Itza is one of the most impressive examples of Mayan architecture left in the ancient world. Its iconic “pyramids,” legendary sports courts, and royal palaces are just […]

Before I got to Thailand, I thought that Khlong Toei was a street food market. I pictured little bamboo stalls with fresh pad thai, steamed buns, mango sticky rice, fresh basil, spicy eggplant curry- all of the romanticized imagery that I saw watching Anthony Bourdain when I was growing up. But one morning during our […]

Cinque Terre. *le sigh* You’ve seen it on every single travel blogger’s Instagram, every Pinterest travel board, and every “best of Italy” Tiktok. Why? Because it’s amazing– seriously. If you’re looking for a travel guide to Cinque Terre, you’re in the right place! Nestled just south of Genoa in northwest Italy, Cinque Terre (pronounced cheen-kweh […]

Cappadocia is a stunning area in central Turkey famous for fairytale scenery, caves, Suess-esq rock formations, and dreamy hot air balloons taking flight at sunrise each morning. Hot air ballooning over the ancient valleys and moonscapes is the top thing to do in Cappadocia. So what do you need to know before you go to […]

In Florence, Italy, every charming, winding, cobblestone street breathes with the most romantic and revered art in history. So if you’re visiting, you’ve probably thought about visiting the most famous art galleries in Florence! The Italian painters of the high Renaissance made the city of Florence itself a work of art. Commissioning an unbelievable number […]