I never knew just how huge Bali was until I started researching for the trip. Ben and I had been invited to a friends destination wedding in…… Read more “how to be a tourist in kuta, bali: don’t”
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how to be a tourist in shanghai
Get a view of the Shanghai skyline at The Bund – if you don’t want to pay for a 360-view in one of the many observation decks,…… Read more “how to be a tourist in shanghai”
how to be a tourist in london
So you’ve admired the Big Ben, rode the London Eye, witnessed the opening/closing of the Tower Bridge, but there is much more to London than just those…… Read more “how to be a tourist in london”
the birthplace of the cadbury creme egg
It all dates back to 1824. John Cadbury had a shop in Birmingham, England, where he was trying to perfect the recipe for drinking chocolate. Fast forward…… Read more “the birthplace of the cadbury creme egg”
st. augustine
For a quick, weekend trip to get away from the January NYC cold, Ben and I went down to Florida. He had a work conference in Jacksonville,…… Read more “st. augustine”
the world’s only floating flower market
You don’t want to miss this! Bloemenmarkt was founded back in 1862. If you’re in the market for some tulips, Holland’s most beloved flower, this is definitely…… Read more “the world’s only floating flower market”
more touristy chicago things
1. The Magnificent Mile – Chicago’s largest shopping district – 13 blocks to be exact. It’s almost like the Fifth Avenue of New York City, except the…… Read more “more touristy chicago things”
where to shop in melbourne
There’s lots of shopping to be done! Queen Victoria Markets – also known as Queen Vic, or the Vic Markets, you will not want to leave this…… Read more “where to shop in melbourne”
there’s more to sydney than the opera house
Of course, that has to be on your to-do list, and you’ll want to check out the best views, but you still want to check out what…… Read more “there’s more to sydney than the opera house”
last day in dublin
Our last day in Ireland was supposed to be spent admiring Waterford crystals and touring their factory down in Waterford (about a three hour train ride from…… Read more “last day in dublin”
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