For a crash course on traditional Ethiopian food, here are some of the best Ethiopian dishes and where to eat in Ethiopia. On my recent trip to Ethiopia, I was surprised to find that Ethiopian cuisine - much like other aspects of Ethiopian culture - is one of the most unique and diverse cuisines in[...]
To most of the world, Ethiopia is practically synonymous to famine and drought. Granted, the famine that plagued Ethiopia between 1970s and 80s killed over a million people. It was one of the worst disasters in the world and millions of dollars were poured in from other countries in the form of aid[...]
Looking for Spanish dinner ideas? Here are 30 of the best Spanish recipes including paella, churros and traditional tapas recipes from Spain. As you probably know by now, Spain is my second home. My husband is Spanish and we lived in Spain for around 8 years. So I might be biased, but I think Spain[...]
For intrepid parents, Morocco is a great family travel destination. This is my comprehensive travel guide to Morocco with kids. Morocco is undoubtedly the most adventurous country you can get to travel within just a few hours of Europe. Its bustling souks offer a sensory overload, while its desert[...]
A Sahara desert tour is an adventure and a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Here are my detailed tips on how to plan the perfect Sahara trip. Shades of gold shimmer around us, sparkling under the sun’s rays. Sand dunes stretch endlessly into the horizon as far as the eye can see. A Berber man dresse[...]
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I love movies for so many reasons ― they can move us to tears, make us laugh out loud, and inspire us to travel and explore. And at times when travel isn't an option, movies are the best escape. I realized I had a travel obsession when all my favorite films were movies about traveling. Great trave[...]
The best travel books are often the ones that have the power to transform you as much as a journey does. My love for travel books was probably the reason why I became a travel blogger and writer. I have always been obsessed with travel books, especially biographies of adventurers who have embarked o[...]
Far from Europe’s crowd-pullers lies the Arctic island nation of Iceland. This Iceland travel guide will bring you high over its volcanoes and deep underground. Marooned just outside the Arctic Circle, Iceland is a Nordic island nation that’s barely three hours away from London by plane – an[...]
Sometimes travel isn't an option — whether that is due to illness, financial issues or personal circumstances. Right now, it's a global pandemic that is sweeping across the world, putting a halt on travel. Whether you are stuck at home in a lockdown or a self-imposed quarantine, there[...]
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Eritrea travel is not easy, but it's definitely interesting and very much off the beaten path. Here's a detailed Eritrea travel guide I compiled based on my trip there. Dubbed “the North Korea of Africa”, Eritrea is a hermit kingdom and the most secretive country in Africa. Since independence in[...]
Asmara, the capital city of Eritrea, is a unique mishmash of Art Deco architecture, vintage barber shops and age-old Orthodox churches. Located in the Horn of Africa, it is unlike any other city in Africa — in fact, it looks more like Europe almost 70 years ago. When the Italians colonized Eritrea[...]
Madagascar is one of my favorite countries in the world. Here are some interesting facts about Madagascar that you might not know! Before coming to the Red Island, I knew nothing about Madagascar except for its quirky lemurs and chameleons (even that I’d learned from the animation movie Madagasca[...]
Wondering which of the five towns to stay in Cinque Terre? Here's my guide on where to stay in Cinque Terre and the best hotels in Cinque Terre. Pastel colored houses cling to the cliffs, that are lined with green terraced vineyards. The smell of fresh seafood fills the air as throngs of crowds gath[...]
Traveling Laos with children can be both rewarding and challenging, but its merits definitely outweigh the cons. Here are our practical tips for traveling Laos with kids. We’re just returned from a trip to Laos with our two-year-old girl Kaleya, and it turned out to be one of our favorite trips[...]
Located along the Liguarian coast of northwest Italy, Cinque Terre is one of the most beautiful places in Europe. It’s easy to see why: multi-colored historical houses cling onto craggy cliffs, with steep green terraced vineyards carved into them. Translating to mean “five lands”, Cinque Terre[...]
Visiting Cinque Terre for the first time? Here's my detailed guide about Cinque Terre travel to help you plan your visit to all five Cinque Terre towns. Cinque Terre is the Italy that many dream of: a rugged coast topped with pastel colored houses and lined with green terraced vineyards. Possibly[...]
The best place we stayed at on our Kenya trip was The Emakoko in Nairobi National Park. Here’s our detailed review of the family-friendly safari lodge. It’s dawn and the savanna is just beginning to awake. A mother rhino saunters past our safari jeep, with her little baby in tow. As they trampl[...]
Wondering where to stay in Seychelles? Here are my tips on the best islands to stay and the best Seychelles hotels for every budget.
Looking for some Seychelles itinerary ideas? Check out my 10-day Seychelles itinerary. From the minute our plane started making its descent onto Seychelles, we knew we were heading for paradise. Tiny islands started appearing in the horizon, followed by huge swathes of spearmint water. Palm trees do[...]
If paradise had a name, it would be Seychelles. For those planning to visit Seychelles, here is my detailed Seychelles travel guide. Few places have beaches as pristine and picture perfect as Seychelles, and even fewer have done such a great job at preserving its wildlife, jungles and castaway isla[...]
A look back at my 2019 in photos: 20 countries across 5 continents. Again the year has flown by with the blink of an eye! As some of you may know, 2019 hasn't been the best year for me. All these years of intensive travels finally caught up to me. I suffered from a severe burnout this summer and it[...]
Rich in nature and traditions, Oman is my favorite country in the Middle East. Here's a complete Oman travel guide to show you how to visit Oman beneath the surface. Poised on the southern end of the Arabian Peninsula, Oman shares borders with the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Yemen —[...]
Traveling Panama with kids is fun, easy and involves plenty of time outdoors! Here's my guide to help you plan your Panama family vacation. Despite being next door to the hugely popular Costa Rica, Panama continues to be Central America’s best kept secret. The compact nation is largely s[...]
Want to explore Japan off the beaten path? I recently traveled the Northward Golden Route and discovered quaint villages and pristine natural landscapes. Japan Off the Beaten Path Alternative Japan: Japan Off the Beaten Path Japan is both old and new, urban yet full of nature, traditional and innov[...]
There is SO much to Mallorca beyond the all-inclusive resorts and party towns — get out and explore with this comprehensive list of things to do in Mallorca. Before you shrug off Mallorca as another touristy island — hear me out. Like many of you, I always thought of Mallorca as a touristy and[...]
This article has been updated to reflect the new changes in visa rules. Traveling to Saudi Arabia as a woman has never been easier. Beneath my feet, the craggy sandstone cliff drops off to reveal a dizzying height. And below that, the vast plain sprawls endlessly into the horizon. From thi[...]
Planning an epic California road trip? Here's my detailed day-to-day breakdown of a two-week itinerary in California. California is a magical place. There’s really no other state in the United States that has everything “Cali” does. From the spectacular mountains and wide windswept beaches to[...]
Visiting Torres del Paine, Chile, is a dream come true for many outdoor and nature lovers including myself. Here is my complete guide to Torres del Paine Chile. Torres del Paine, Chile’s most famous national park, is a spectacular region packed to the brim with adventure. Most people including mys[...]
After almost a year of writing, my new book, Explorers, is finally out in stores! I cannot begin to describe how excited and thankful I am, to see my hard work come into fruition. Writing this book was one of the biggest adventures I’ve ever embarked on in my life. Unlike my previous book, thi[...]
Most travelers use VPN when traveling only for one purpose: to get around Internet filtering. But a VPN is much more useful than that — here’s why. As a travel blogger, I spend almost 70% of the year on the road. I do most of my work online, so having internet access is important to me regardles[...]