We just moved into our new condo apartment in Singapore. Now we’re in comparable spaces, let’s look at New York City vs Singapore apartments. Hint: we upgraded in almost every way. First, let me explain what we’re comparing. In Singapore, we’re in a one-bedroom on the 5th floor of a condo in the Bukit Timah…
Well, friends, we survived our 2 days at Bear Mountain, but it was a close call at times. Now I’m going to switch to present tense and act like all this is happening as I write it. It’ll be more exciting for you that way, I promise. We order ahead from some local favorite restaurants…
Good news everyone! We’re venturing out, out of our apartment, out of our neighborhood, out of New York City even. We’re planning a 2 day trip to Bear Mountain. It’s been more than three months now since I’ve even left a few square mile radius around our apartment in Queens. But it’s my better half’s…
You’re stuck at home right now, wishing you could be somewhere – nay, anywhere – else. Unfortunately, travel isn’t possible given the current state of everything. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be planning things for the future. Here are 4 bucket list trips you should be planning right now. A Great American Road Trip…
Haiti is one of the least visited countries in the world. And at the time of writing, it’s understandable. The country barely has a government and gangs run riot. If you’re planning a trip to Haiti (hopefully for a time in the future when it’s a little more stable…) or want to know what to…
Here’s the sorry tale of our devastating Miami disappointment. Settle in, friends. Here we go. Miami. Sun-drenched, glamorous Miami. Resident to many a celebrity who hankered for the yacht life and grew tired of LA’s fakery. An endless line of high-rise hotels, summer homes, and retiree apartments trace the coast, from Miami all the way…
If you couldn’t swim, like literally you had never been in water before, would you go snorkeling with sharks in Belize? That’s not rhetorical. I’d like your opinions please. Anyway, I went to Belize, specifically the island of Caye Caulker, and I went snorkeling with sharks with a chubby Brazilian who couldn’t swim. It was…
This is an encounter that happened as we tried to buy tickets for Citadelle Laferrière in northern Haiti. “Here is the cost,” said the lady behind the glass. We looked over the chart showing the prices to visit the largest fortress in the Americas. $5 for just a ticket, $20 for ticket and guide. $30 for…
My time studying abroad – many years ago now – was one of the most invaluable experiences of my life. To help guide anyone at college thinking of doing it, there are 3 reasons why you should study abroad: 1: Studying abroad is one of the best ways to travel! Studying abroad isn’t like spending…
Below are five reasons to visit the New York Botanical Garden. After five years in New York, we finally got around to visiting the New York Botanical Garden. Now, I know what you’re thinking. This is a freaking travel website and I live in New York, so I’m basically cheating by writing about New York….