Category: Destinations
New Orleans, A Most Unique City: Things to Do & Travel Guide
I was so excited to go to New Orleans because it’s a city known for so many things: jazz, Voodoo, Mardi Gras, Cajun food, a strong international heritage. There’s a lot of culture unique to Louisiana and I was determined to learn more about this wonderful heritage through a visit there directly. With several friends doting on the wonderful time they had there, I went and it was a fantastic time.
The History of New Orleans
The site of New Orleans was explored by Native Americans and several colonists of France and Spain, but it was ultimately established as a … Continue reading Posted on Saturday, July 18, 2020 in DestinationsTags: louisiana, new orleans, north america, united states
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7 Charming Towns on Maryland’s Eastern Shore
Maryland’s Eastern Shore is really charming. It’s also an underrated destination since nearby places like Washington DC, Baltimore, and Annapolis shadow its neighbours across the bay. While many flock to Ocean City, there are several smaller places in Maryland that are overlooked. Here’s a list of a few that I felt were very cute.
Some tips for travelling in Eastern Maryland:
- Many places have “headlights always on” laws so it’s best to have your headlights always on.
- Bring bug spray!
- Some places have Amish communities who use horse and buggies to travel around, so watch out for that.
- A lot
Tags: berlin, cambridge, chesapeake city, chestertown, easton, maryland, north america, oxford, st michaels, united states
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The White Village of Ronda – Things to Do & Travel Guide
Ronda is a small town in Andalusia and it’s a popular spot for tourists, especially because of its super tall bridge that transcends a deep valley. I opted to go here as part of a day trip but I have to be honest; the blog posts I found made it sound like there wasn’t much to do in this small town. When I got there as part of an organised trip, we were given a good walking tour and a little over an hour to explore. That was not nearly enough time. The town actually has a large number of … Continue reading
Posted on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 in DestinationsTags: andalusia, europe, pueblos blancos, ronda, spain
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The Majestic Alhambra & Granada: Things to Do & Travel Guide
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Alhambra in Granada is often deemed one of the must-sees of southern Spain. It’s an architectural splendor with very well preserved palaces and gardens. It’s the most visited monument in Spain and is very well deserving of the title. Even though I was excited to see this gem, it absolutely blew away my expectations in person.
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Please note that this sells out months in advance so you will need to book your ticket ahead of time.
The Alhambra
Andalusia’s history revolves around its many kingdoms … Continue reading
Posted on Thursday, March 5, 2020 in DestinationsTags: andalusia, europe, granada, spain
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The Silesian City of Wroclaw – Things to Do & Travel Guide
Wroclaw is a small city in southwest Poland, and like several Polish cities, its stunning architecture is the main draw for tourists. (Helpful tip: it’s pronounced VROTS-WOV) I too had to see this city for myself, and it was much bigger than I’d expected.
Something fun: My great-grandmother came from a small Silesian town near Wroclaw. She was a Polish Jew who married a Catholic Irishman – in the 1920s. How progressive is that?
That’s on my mother’s side. What’s funny is that earlier ancestors on my father’s side came from the same area of Silesia! Small world. I … Continue reading
Tags: europe, poland, silesia, wroclaw
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Things to Know about Mardi Gras before ANY New Orleans Trip
If you’ve taken a French class in the U.S.A., you’ve probably heard of Mardi Gras. It’s most known for being a celebration of “fat Tuesday,” the day before Lent starts, and it’s popularly celebrated in New Orleans. As I took French throughout school and participated in French club in college, I did the King Cake every year and would tell others that there’s a crazy festival down in New Orleans each year to celebrate the day. I went to New Orleans in January because I wanted to avoid the Mardi Gras festivities, as it’s just not really my thing.
Everything … Continue reading
Posted on Thursday, February 20, 2020 in DestinationsTags: louisiana, new orleans, north america, united states
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Experiencing AIRE Ancient Baths in Seville
Having a lot of Middle Eastern influences, Andalusian cities have several Turkish baths which you can go to. I like to treat myself to an expensive experience here and there so I decided that a bath and massage would be a great thing to splurge on. Also, people have taken Turkish baths for hundreds of years, so it was also like a cultural experience.
I chose to go to AIRE Ancient Baths in Seville as I was based in that city. So what was the experience like?
First off, all of AIRE’s locations (they do have one in NYC and … Continue reading
Posted on Sunday, February 9, 2020 in DestinationsTags: seville, spain
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The USA’s Oldest City, St Augustine – Things to Do & Travel Guide
My family has driven through St Augustine several times on our drives down to Orlando. Sadly, my unadventurous parents think that driving through a town is the equivalent of seeing it. When we went down for Thanksgiving, I conquered one of my travelling fears and rented a car so I could go out to St Augustine and finally get to see the city.
History of St Augustine
St Augustine has a history much unlike other US cities. Though it belonged to the Native Americans for about 3000 years before, including the Timucua, the history that’s most known about comes with … Continue reading
Posted on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 in DestinationsTags: florida, north america, st augustine, united states
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The Ancient Marvel of Cordoba, Spain – Things to Do & Travel Guide
If you’ve taken a European architecture class, you’ve probably heard of the Great Mosque of Cordoba. Because it came up in so many of my courses, I just had to visit it on my trip to Andalusia. A huge perk is that it’s located in one of Andalusia’s finest cities: Cordoba. This city is filled with tonnes of charm, history, and beauty.
The History of Cordoba
Like other Andalusian cities, Cordoba has a history of cultural mixing. It was a Roman city but further thrived when it became Islamic only a few centuries later. It’s said that around the 10th … Continue reading Posted on Friday, January 10, 2020 in DestinationsTags: andalusia, cordoba, europe, spain
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Alnwick Castle and Gardens (a Harry Potter Filming Location!)
Alnwick Castle is a fairytale-looking castle in Northumberland, England, and it currently serves as the seat of the 12th Duke of Northumberland. It was founded in the 11th century and has served as the seat of Northumberland nobility for hundreds of years. It’s actually still inhabited by English nobility today. However, a main reason people visit is because it’s the location where the first two Harry Potter movies were filmed. The exterior was used as the grounds of Hogwarts. That was the real draw for me and my family to take a trip from Edinburgh and see it – even … Continue reading
Posted on Saturday, November 9, 2019 in DestinationsTags: alnwick, england, europe
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