When planning my trip to Russia there were two things that were at the top of my to-do list: 1.) Drink vodka. 2.) See a ballet. There were theaters and ballet shows in abundance so tackling number 2 on my list was no problem. One would think that finding a vodka tasting tour would be … Continue reading
A few weekends ago I booked a plane ticket to Xi’an for the day to see the Terracotta Warriors. I only had 7 hours to see the warriors and eat, but it was more than enough time. My plane landed around lunch time so I headed to the Muslim Quarter, inside of the old town … Continue reading
Malay food. Two words that need to be spoken more and seen more often on the food scene. Before my trip to Malaysia, I had never eaten Malaysian (Malay) food. I hadn’t really heard of it before either. It’s larger rivals…Thai, Indian, Mexican, Italian, Chinese…just to name a few, have overshadowed Malay food and it … Continue reading
The only thing getting me through the last month of school was the image of a tropical island in my head. The days flew by and before I knew it, there I was, on a sandy beach with crashing indigo waves in front of me. Before I started planning my backpacking trip I asked my … Continue reading
Elephants and Beluga Whales. Two of the most beautiful and fascinating creatures on Earth. My obsession started when I was a little kid and as I got older it stuck with me. Beluga whales are pretty difficult to see in their natural habitat, but elephants are a different story. I have seen them both in … Continue reading
Our first stop in Thailand was the beautiful Chiang Mai. A city full of energy, color and culture. We stayed at the Smile House Boutique Hotel and roamed the streets of the old city surrounded by crumbling walls. With good food, people, and sightseeing there was much to love about this northern city amid the … Continue reading
Tsukiji Market was at the top of my list of things to do when I visited Tokyo, Japan. This wholesale market of fish, vegetables, and fruit is widely known and open to the public. However, I didn’t want to go for the souvenirs or the sushi. I wanted to go to witness how this beast … Continue reading
I love getting my haircut. It is the best excuse to pamper yourself without feeling too guilty. I love the feeling of going into the hair salon a little bit shabby and leaving looking like a movie star. At least that’s what I think I look like with my freshly cut and blown out hair. … Continue reading
Growing up my family was never close with the neighbors. Either we lived next to people who were too old to socialize with my parents, we lived next to people that were to nosy, or we lived next to a cotton field in a new housing development. I did get to play with the neighborhood … Continue reading
Nara, Japan, is a place where you can live out your childhood dream of being a fairy tale princess. You can skip along the dirt paths surrounded by emerald moss and be followed by deer like you are Snow White. After petting the deer and whistling whimsical tunes, you unfortunately snap back to reality and stare … Continue reading
Wanderlust Wednesdays 