Some cities do not require much of an introduction. Even if you’ve never traveled to Paris or London, you still have an impression of the layout and the vibe of a city. That is not so much the case with Baku, Azerbaijan. When I told friends and family of my plans to visit Azerbaijan, I could… Read more
A chance to visit Singapore for the second time?? I’LL TAKE IT! This past December, as part of my birthday trip, I decided to include Singapore in my itinerary. The choice was partially made on convenience as Singapore was a good hub for other stops I planned in Asia. But I was also excited to see… Read more
What makes a person feel at home or at odds with a travel location? Is it the people? The architecture? The choice of activities? Or just a random feeling that cannot be defined? I wish I could explain it because maybe it would make me feel more comfortable with the fact that I have not fallen… Read more
Paris. Rio de Janeiro. New York City. Tokyo. There are certain cities you just expect to love even before you’ve visited them. They are iconic of a certain lifestyle, a certain culture, a certain “vibe”. You’ve seen them in movies, read about them in glossy magazines and heard about them in song lyrics and you just know… Read more
“So, are you more of a city person or a country person”, I asked my friend Pam, the other day when I was visiting her in London. We were just casually talking about life and living and where, if money were no object, we’d like to buy a home. We both agreed that we are city… Read more
While not an obscure city, I rarely hear Madrid mentioned as “a favorite city” or “a beautiful place to visit”. But as I wrap up my second visit to this city, I have to say I’d happily describe Madrid with both of those descriptions. I found Madrid to be fairly easy to navigate even for someone… Read more
Unfortunately, I only had a few short days to wander around the streets of Seoul, S. Korea. Here are a few of my favorite photos from my days strolling through the city.One of the necessary games when I get to a new city: “Figure out the Currency”Traditional Korean home called a hanok found in the Bukchon… Read more