The Bund, Shanghai’s iconic and stunning waterfront One of the world’s most fascinating cities, Shanghai is a kaleidoscope of contrasts, where traditions steeped in history co-exist with futuristic technology, innovative architecture, and prominent international stature. Polished skyscrapers live alongside ancient…
I, JoAnn Hill, hereby promise that this post will not be one inane collection of cheesy puns and a sad, pathetic, and utterly lame attempt of playing on words for the sole reason of evoking a reaction from my readers.…
I wasn’t ready for Budapest. In 2004, T, my sister, brother-in-law, and I found super cheap flights to Budapest and decided to travel there on a whim. Being that it was 2004, Budapest wasn’t on many travelers’ radars like it is…
Wine Not? Sipping deliciousness at D’Origem Winery Set along the Douro River, Porto is a lovely waterside city defined by its Medieval architecture, underrated, but oh-so-good food scene, and surrounding wineries and port cellars. Often overshadowed by its big brother…
There’s really no use of beating around the bush here. In short, Cape Town is AMAZING. It’s one of the most spectacular and culturally rich cities we have ever visited. Few cities on this planet possess ALL OF THE THINGS in one…
Mention the words beautiful places and chances are images of white sand beaches and maybe even snow-capped mountains immediately come to mind. And it’s true, these are the destinations that are typically conjured up, and often for very good reason. But sometimes you…
‘Sunset is still my favorite color, and rainbow is second.’ ― Mattie Stepanek Within minutes of arriving in San Juan del Sur, I felt a sense of familiarity, almost like I’d been here before. And in some cases I had. Reminiscent of…
If I were to write a love letter declaring my unwavering love to a destination, it would undoubtedly be addressed to Bali. It was love at first sight from the moment I stepped onto this glorious island and I have been…
2018: Celebrating an amazing year of travel As I enter my fourth year of blogging and look back on another wonderful year of travel, I have come to look forward to writing this type of blog post, as my annual “Favorite Travel Experiences”…
In recent years, Colombia’s capital city has shed its bad-boy drug-ridden reputation and has gradually become a sought-after destination among many world travelers. There are many who sing its praises, and rightfully so. Bogota has quietly become an overnight sensation: a…