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7 EPIC Things to Do in Palenque + Itinerary
Palenque is one of those underrated destinations in Mexico that people don’t realize has so much to offer travelers. I’ve put together a list of 7 epic things to do in Palenque plus a suggested itinerary that you can adjust to fit into any Mexico bucket list itinerary.
15 BEST Things to Do in Campeche: Mexico’s Most Underrated City
Find out the top 15 things to do in Campeche. You’ll get detailed directions on how to get to each sight including Edzna and Calakmul
15 Insanely AMAZING Day Trips from Merida
Traveling to Merida and looking to take some day trips from Merida? Here are 15 of the most unforgettable things to do near Merida.
23 BEST Things to Do in Merida, Mexico
Heading to Merida but not sure what to do there? Love culture, food & history? Here’s a list of 23 fabulous things to do in Merida, Mexico.
Hanoi Itinerary: 2 Days in the City of the Rising Dragon
Looking for the best things to do in Hanoi in 2 or 3 days? This jam-packed Hanoi itinerary guides you step-by-step to the city’s best historical and cultural sights. You’ll also find loads of practical information like what to eat, what to do at night, and how to get...
Review: The Glass Kingdom
Looking for a fun thriller set in an exotic foreign country? Read this honest review to find out if The Glass Kingdom is worth reading.
25 UNFORGETTABLE Books on Cambodia
Spending the past month reading over 20 books on Cambodia, I feel like I’ve just been on an emotional rollercoaster. Throughout history, Cambodia and its people have experienced so much greatness but also so much sorrow--from the grandeur and brilliance of the Angkor...
25 Great Books on Thailand
Looking for a good book to help you escape to a faraway place from the comfort of your couch? Or are you preparing for a trip to Thailand? Here is a list of 26 popular and critically-acclaimed books on Thailand. The list includes fiction from Thai classics to...
Shirakawa-go Itinerary: Enter a Japanese Fairy Tale
Shirakawa-go makes the perfect day trip from Takayama or the perfect day trip from Kanazawa. It also makes a great stopover when traveling from Takayama to Kanazawa or from Kanazawa to Takayama. Here is my suggested Shirakawa-go itinerary for 1 day. I've also...
30 COOLEST Novels on Japan: Read Before You Go!
In this post, I’m going to share with you my honest and unbiased review of 30 of my favorite and not-so-favorite novels about Japan and Japanese culture. Hopefully, this list will help you decide which books to read, borrow, or skip. For those looking to dip...
Hoi An Itinerary: A City Where Time Has Stopped
Hoi An, the Vietnamese city with everything that a culture and history lover is looking for in a destination. Delicious food, mesmerizing theatrical performances, two-hundred-year-old architectural gems and thousand-year-old ancient ruins, the best cooking classes in...
Patron Saints of Nothing – Review
I think I’ve found it—the perfect novel for you during the beginning of hopefully a better 2021. Patron Saints of Nothing has got every element a book needs to be perfect. Perfectly developed characters. Perfect setting. Perfect dialogue. Perfect plot. Perfect pacing. Perfect themes. Perfect social commentary. Perfect beginning. Perfect middle. Almost a perfect ending.
A Ranking of the BEST Books by Murakami
This post is for those of you who haven’t had the pleasure of reading a Murakami book yet and can’t decide on which book to read first. It’s also for those of you who’ve already read one or two or three books by Murakami and can’t decide on which one to read next.
12 Books about Singapore: Read Before You Go!
Travel to Singapore from the comfort of your armchair with these 12 books on Singapore.
Cambodia Itinerary: An Ideal Guide for Temple & Island Hoppers
Are you planning a trip to Cambodia, but you’re struggling with putting together your itinerary? You’re not sure where to go, how long to stay in each place, and how to get from one destination to another. In this jam-packed Cambodia itinerary guide, I’ll share with you how you can spend both 2 and 3 weeks in the country.