Swaziland (now eSwatini) is one of the most overlooked countries in Africa. It's landlocked, rarely makes it into the news, and it's hella tiny. Like, smaller than Kruger National Park. What it lacks in size, though, it makes up for with breath-taking nature and an incredible array of things to do. After traveling Swaziland for a few days, I'm convinced it's one of t[...]
Wondering what to do in Plettenberg Bay? If you're traveling South Africa's dreamy Garden Route, a stop in "Plett" is an absolute must. with a flourishing wine route to explore, white sand beaches, and an array of outdoor activities set just a stone-throw away, fitting all the incredible things to do in Plettenberg Bay into a short itinerary isn't easy, but we'll try! On t[...]
Knysna's small-town charm and holiday vibes quickly grabbed me. This quirky South African town sits between the Outeniqua Mountains and the Indian Ocean, which makes it a perfect compromise for those who love the beach but are also suckers for outdoor activities like hiking. Seriously, there are so many incredible things to do in Knysna for every travel style that you cou[...]
Thanks to my little side business, I've been lucky enough to get the chance to visit Marrakech more times than I can count. Lol, seriously, though. Like, I've actually lost track of how many times I've been there, which is a pretty awesome/crazy/freakin' lucky thing to be able to say. Why have I never written about Marrakech, before, though? Honestly, I guess it just s[...]
I still can't seem to stop gushing about all the wonderfulness that is Curaçao. Truth be told, I never really thought much about it - I knew it was an island in the Caribbean and part of Netherland Antilles, but aside from that, it was a pretty blank spot in my map. I'm so glad I went, though. Whenever a friend asks me what Curaçao is like, I always reply by saying "imag[...]
Curaçao was never on my radar. I've heard about it, but in general, I never really considered visiting, mostly due to the fact that I knew barely anything about it other than the fact that it's a Dutch colony in the Caribbean. When I was invited on a press trip for Darling Escapes, I didn't hesitate. In general, the Caribbean is a region of the world I've severely neglect[...]
I had no idea Kota Kinabalu even existed until I began planning my Borneo itinerary. Lol, I know that's embarrassing for someone who has spent a pretty large chunk of her life traveling solo in Southeast Asia, but hey! Despite not knowing much about it, I quickly figured out it would be the ideal place to start my adventures in the Sabah region of Borneo. With so much to d[...]
Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula is one of my favorite places to travel in Mexico. From its pristine coastline, its incredible wildlife, and the most unique natural wonders, I always feel it's the perfect place to get an introduction to Mexico, so whenever someone comes to visit me, I always make an effort to show them around the area. A perfect two-week Yucatan[...]
Back when I was a teenager, I stumbled across a set of pictures of Lake Retba, a pink lake in Senegal and I became obsessed, not knowing that there were lakes just like it in my own country. Just like most people visiting Las Coloradas nowadays, I found out about the existence of Mexico's pink lakes via Instagram and have visited them twice since then. I decided to put tog[...]
Back in 2015, I left Mexico on a one-way ticket with a total of $1000 in my bank account and zero plans to go back home any time soon. Four years later, I've been to fifty countries, lived in Thailand, spent six months backpacking Africa, and met the love of my life in Germany (2021 edit: turns out he wasn't the love of my life 🤡). Oh, and I have way more money[...]
Even though I tend to be the type of traveler who doesn't plan much in advance, this year is looking a bit different. The following months are filled with weddings, a few festivals I want to hit up, and even a press trip, so I've managed to map out what the rest of 2019 and the first few months of 2020 will look like for me! And seriously, it's exciting as hell! I love vis[...]
Borneo is a mecca for wildlife encounters. If you're on the planning stages of your Borneo itinerary, chances are that you want to spend most of your days exploring Borneo's jungles. Top Wildlife Encounters in Borneo If you're a wildlife junkie like me, then Malaysian Borneo needs to be on your radar. While the most iconic animal is undoubtedly the Orangutan, the i[...]
