I frequently get questions about where to go and what to see and do when visiting different destination. Explore this section of the site for advice on my favorite places and other travel tips. I will be adding a lot more over time, so be sure to check back often!
A Guide to the Valbona-Theth Hike in the Albanian Alps
Our eight night Albania itinerary included three days on the beach, a night each in the towns of Gjirokastër and Berat, and three days in the Alps,…
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Guide to Lilongwe, Malawi: Eat, Drink, Stay
The capital of Malawi, Lilongwe is also the country’s most populated city (~1 million residents). I’ll admit that it is not much of a…
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Staying at The Datai Langkawi
When I first considered visiting Langkawi, my Malaysian-American friend Niran insisted that I had to stay at the Datai. No ifs, ands or buts about…
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Cape Town Guide: My Favorite Places to Eat, Drink, Stay and Play
I first visited Cape Town in early May 2019. It was my first time in Africa but I just knew I would love Cape Town. Beautiful beaches, scenic hiking…
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Planning a 30 Hour Stopover in Dubai
While Dubai wasn’t high on my list of options for a weeklong vacation, I found myself sucked in by Emirates’ marketing of the city as a…
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The Ultimate Girls Trip to Punta del Este, Uruguay
The first time I heard about Punta del Este, a well-known luxury travel magazine referred to it as “the Hamptons of South America.” Also…
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