Nepal is both fascinating and overwhelming. I know from first hand experience how difficult it can be to plan a trip, especially to a country you know little about. That’s why I created this mega Nepal Travel Guide. Tourism in Nepal is quickly growing. It’s not hard to see why after taking a trek in …
I recently wrote a post about the Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu and decided to add to the sacred sites in Kathmandu series with this Swayambunath Stupa Travel Guide! Swayambhunath is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in all of Nepal. It is located at the top of a forested hill in the northwest area of …
A beach vacation is the ideal trip for most families. Whether it’s spent at a resort in Central America, on the coast of a country in Europe or in Hawaii- a beach vacation is always a blast for both kids and parents. Before you leave for a day at the beach, you must remember to …
Over the course of 4 years from 1975 to 1979, around 25% percent of Cambodians were killed. That’s over 2 million people, not even including those who were tortured and nearly died. In fact, pretty much everyone during the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia was tortured or suffered from hunger and overwork. But who would …
The Boudhanath stupa, located less than 7 miles outside of the center of Kathmandu city, is a must see destination for all tourists visiting Kathmandu. It is the most important Tibetan Buddhist temple outside Tibet and as of 1979, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The stupa looks like a giant mandala from above. The …
On our recent visit to South Africa we stayed in Cape Town for nearly a month. It is a city that really captured my heart. You could visit again and again and still have more to do and see! One of the highlights of our time in Cape Town was our 1 day Cape Peninsula …
The most difficult part of a family vacation may well be packing. To prepare for the year long travels we started in July 2018, we had to do a lot of it. Since then we’ve ditched old stuff and gotten new things. Through it all we have learned a thing or 2 about packing. Here …
Cambodia, a beautiful southeast Asian country bordered by Laos and Vietnam, has a very unfortunate past. The Khmer Rouge Regime which lasted 4 years from 1975 to 1979 wiped out ¼ of the population and left the country in tangles for a while. While there still aren’t many educated Cambodians left over the age of …
What happened Sihanoukville is a largely growing city on the Southern coast of Cambodia. What once used to be a nice town is now a huge construction zone. The roads are definitely struggling under the weight of so many construction vehicles and there doesn’t seem to be many regulations. As we walked along Otres Beach …
Often thought of as trekking paradise, Nepal is a stunning country and a must see on your next visit to Asia. Nepal offers a huge range of activities, some unexpected. While the earthquake in 2015 did damage parts of Nepal and the Kathmandu Valley, it is mostly being restored and doesn’t take from any of …
Cape Town is a city you can never get enough of. You can lounge on a beach, summit the iconic Table Mountain, peek into Nelson Mandela’s cell on Robben Island and sip wine at a gorgeous estate in Stellenbosch- all in 1 day! While the history of Cape Town is far from rosy, the city …
Our trip to South Africa was unforgettable in so many ways. The rainbow nation is teeming with wildlife, gorgeous vistas, and culture. We loved absolutely everything we did in South Africa, but there are a few things that stood out above the rest. Here are the top 9 South African experiences to add to your …
Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, is a must see on your next trip to Nepal. Cows roam the streets. Hidden temples lay beyond cute alleyways. Views of the Himalayas poke out of the clouds when the weather is good. And most of all, the food is amazing. Plan to spend at least a couple …