If seeing the famous Bamboo Forest and Monkey Park are at the top of your Kyoto bucket list, there is no better luxury accommodation than the Suiran, Kyoto, a Luxury Collection Hotel, which is only a 10 minute walk away. The traditional Japanese style gardens and guestrooms are nestled under Japanese maple trees that turn…
The birthplace of steelpan, calypso, soca and angostura rum is the magical twin-island state of Trinidad and Tobago! I was born and raised in Trinidad and Tobago (“T&T”), and even though I have lived in and travelled to many countries across the globe, T&T will always have my heart. Trini-bagonians are very proud and I…
Traveling cross-country by train is an adventure that requires packing light and thoughtfully so that everything you might need is easily accessible! Amtrak allows you to bring two smaller personal items and two larger carry-on items. You are permitted to bring two personal items of 25 lbs. each and measuring 14x11x7 inches each, AND two…
Thousands of passengers rush through train stations, usually to do one of two things: depart or arrive, but next time you’re traveling, consider looking up or around you at the grandeur of these beautiful train stations. Each façade and main concourse has its own style, history and secrets. Post-war, many of these grand stations were…
Thank you OLIKA for sponsoring this post, but as always all opinions are my own. Traveling to new places and being exposed to new germs in small confined spaces on planes or trains can increase your chances of getting sick. Have you ever tried sightseeing in a new place while being sick? I’ve missed certain…
As part of our Interview series we interviewed one of our favorite digital nomad video creators, Louise who is “Digital Nomad Girl” on YouTube and writes on her site paupertoprincess.com. 1. Why do you travel? I love how varied this world is and how quickly you can get a ‘vibe’ from a new city or…
After devouring a deep-dish pizza, go outside the tourist loop to discover the fun and unusual spots that make Chicago, well, Chicago! From the unique neon sculpture in the airport to the local Pilsen art walls there are so many reasons to get off the beaten path to these beautiful and unusual spots. Flock to…
