Skip to content
how to be a tourist

how to be a tourist

travel. eat. drink. explore. write. repeat.

  • Home
  • About
  • Asia
    • China
    • Japan
    • Maldives
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
  • Australia
  • Europe
    • Austria
    • Czech Republic
    • England
    • Iceland
    • Ireland
    • Italy
    • Netherlands
    • Northern Ireland
    • Spain
    • Switzerland
  • North America
    • Canada
    • Dominican Republic
    • Mexico
    • United States
  • Airline Reviews
  • More

    hiking the easternmost point of o’ahu

    Also known as Makapu’u Point, which means ‘bulging eye’. Perhaps because of the lighthouse the point overlooks at the end of the trail? Polar opposite of Ka’ena…… Read more “hiking the easternmost point of o’ahu”

    10 Sep 202011 Sep 2020 by How To Be A Tourist

    a day at lanikai

    Lanikai is my sister’s favorite beach and I can see why. It means ‘heavenly seas’, and the name definitely suits it. Soft sand, calm waves, and a…… Read more “a day at lanikai”

    24 Aug 202024 Sep 2020 by How To Be A Tourist

    snorkeling at hanauma bay

    Since my sister, brother-in-law and niece live on Oahu, I’ve been fortunate enough to visit the island numerous times (and with free lodging)! I’ve been to Hanauma…… Read more “snorkeling at hanauma bay”

    12 Aug 202012 Aug 2020 by How To Be A Tourist

    flying alaska airlines

    My airline of choice when flying to Hawaii is usually Hawaiian Airlines. It’s nonstop from JFK to HNL, prices are usually reasonable, and they serve food +…… Read more “flying alaska airlines”

    3 Aug 202024 Sep 2020 by How To Be A Tourist

    8 foods you should say, “bonjour” to in montreal

    Poutine – fries with gravy and cheese curds. Need I say more? I don’t normally like soggy fries but somehow, this just works. Must be all the…… Read more “8 foods you should say, “bonjour” to in montreal”

    28 May 202028 May 2020 by How To Be A Tourist

    6 things i learned in the 3 days i spent in montreal

    It is a 6-hour drive from NYC to Montreal. Weather in August (temperature-wise) is pretty much similar as Augusts in NYC but less muggy/humid Banque Scotia is…… Read more “6 things i learned in the 3 days i spent in montreal”

    20 May 2020 by How To Be A Tourist

    how to be a tourist in montreal

    On my second visit to Montreal, I had three days instead of the 12 hours back when I went in 2013 with my friends as a stop…… Read more “how to be a tourist in montreal”

    13 May 202015 May 2020 by How To Be A Tourist

    5 things you should know before you visit chichen itza

    One of the ‘New’ Seven Wonders of the World, Chichen Itza is probably on most travelers bucket lists. For me, it’s one of those one and done…… Read more “5 things you should know before you visit chichen itza”

    12 Apr 2020 by How To Be A Tourist

    playa del carmen 2019

    My very first visit to Mexico was actually because I had the opportunity to attend the bachelorette party of my very good friend, Mabel. She had picked…… Read more “playa del carmen 2019”

    4 Apr 202012 Apr 2020 by How To Be A Tourist

    how to be a tourist in miami (just not right now)

    Don’t be like one of those selfish Spring Breakers. Stay home. This post is for when things go back to normal (hopefully soon). Ben and I visited…… Read more “how to be a tourist in miami (just not right now)”

    20 Mar 202020 Mar 2020 by How To Be A Tourist

    Posts navigation

    Older posts
    Newer posts
    Follow how to be a tourist on WordPress.com

    Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

    Create a website or blog at WordPress.com
    • Follow Following
      • how to be a tourist
      • Join 183 other followers
      • Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
      • how to be a tourist
      • Customize
      • Follow Following
      • Sign up
      • Log in
      • Report this content
      • View site in Reader
      • Manage subscriptions
      • Collapse this bar
     

    Loading Comments...