Phu Yen is a province in Vietnam on the south-central coast and the capital is Tuy Hoa where I visited for two days with ITEHCMC as their post tour. I had little knowledge of Phu Yen except the fact that my mother grew up 30km away from Tuy Hoa. With close to 1 million people and only a 40-minute flight from Ho Chi Minh City, it’s the perfect weekend getaway. It’s fairly…
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ASPIRATION SUMMIT REVIEW
As a traveler, I’m always trying to find ways to save money or earn money. One major way to do that is by having a checking account that earns money and has no hidden bank fees to access my money. I’m never happy when I see bank fees on my statement or ATM fees (I have plenty of them from my current bank). I recently learned about Aspiration. They offer…
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SKYPE’S NEW FEATURES
As a full-time traveler, it can be challenging to stay connected with my friends and family. Lucky for me, I have Skype to help me connect to my favorite people from anywhere in the world! Even YOU! This week I’m working on a fun collaboration with Skype where I’ll be exploring Milos and Mykonos, Greece but I’m asking you for tips on things I should do! From September 20-23rd I will…
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HOTEL REVIEW: THE MYST DONG KHOI HO CHI MINH CITY
I was recently in Ho Chi Minh for ITEHCMC (International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City) and had the opportunity to stay at The Myst Dong Khoi Ho Chi Minh City. The Myst is located in District 1 which is super convenient and central to a lot of restaurants and shopping. The design is modern, elegant but also has an old vintage charm to it. Full of lush green plants surrounding…
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7 AWESOME THINGS TO DO IN ACAPULCO
As a child, I remember visiting Mexico every summer with my family. It was definitely one of our favorite summer vacations and nothing has changed as an adult! I love visiting Mexico even more as an adult and have visited so many new parts of Mexico. I recently had an opportunity to visit Acapulco for the first time with the Acapulco Tourism Office. Acapulco is one of the hottest destinations…
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LEARN HOW TO EARN AND REDEEM POINTS ON EVERYDAY PURCHASES
Thank you CreditCards.com for sponsoring this post. Visit CreditCards.com today to find the right card for you. I always look forward to the weekend because Ryan and I always have plans to try a new spot for brunch. It gives us an excuse to get out of our apartment and spend time together while trying a new restaurant. Brunch is definitely our favorite meal and it’s become a tradition for us…
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WHERE TO STAY IN ACAPULCO
Acapulco is a beach resort town on Mexico’s Pacific coast with many stunning hotels to choose from. Acapulco is known for its night life but it’s also a place with beautiful beaches, food and many adventure activities! There’s a huge variety of accommodation for everyone’s budget that ranges from affordable to mid-range and luxury resorts. I recently stayed in Las Brisas Acapulco and visited Encanto and Banyan Tree Cabo Marques during…
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8 THINGS YOU CANNOT MISS IN ZERMATT
Switzerland has always been on my bucket list especially Zermatt since it’s home to the Matterhorn! Everyone knows the Matterhorn growing up because of the Matterhorn ride at Disneyland! It’s a dream come true to actually visit it in person! Zermatt is known for skiing, climbing, hiking and eating fondue! I visited during the summer and there were so many awesome activities so here’s a list of the top 8…
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A WEEKEND GUIDE TO SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
I just came back from an amazing weekend with Tahoe South! Since living in San Francisco there are so many great places to visit and Lake Tahoe is one of them, especially during the summer. It’s also only 3.5-4 hours from the city. Lake Tahoe is the largest alpine lake in North America and one of the prettiest! There are many activities throughout the year from kayaking, paddle boarding, parasailing, snowboarding,…
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A QUICK CITY GUIDE TO GENEVA, SWITZERLAND
I recently had an amazing opportunity in July to visit Geneva, Switzerland with the Geneva Tourism Board. Switzerland has always been on my bucket list for many years, so I was really excited to explore it! Geneva is a city that lies at the southern tip of Lake Geneva, surrounded by the Alps and Jura mountains. From Geneva, you can see Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in the Alps. Here’s…
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HOTEL REVIEW: PRESIDENT WILSON GENEVA
I was recently invited to visit Geneva, Switzerland with the Geneva Tourism Board this summer. They provided one of the nicest accommodations at the President Wilson Hotel. It’s a luxury 5-star hotel situated by Lake Geneva. The hotel is part of the Starwood Hotel chain and also a Luxury Collection Hotel. The hotel is located less than 15 minutes from the Geneva airport and has panoramic views of the lake.…
