One of the highlights of Thailand was my day at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary outside of Chiang Mai. Interacting with these gentle giants should be on everyone’s wanderlist but I highly recommend you do your research before deciding on a camp. Northern Thailand is full of elephant options but we went with one that has NO RIDING- here is one […]

As one of the most popular tourist attractions in all of Thailand the Grand Palace is worth the 500baht entrance fee…but go early. I say again- GO EARLY! The complex opens at 8:30am and most of the tour buses/ hoards of umbrella toting tourists arrive around 9 so if you wish to get that Insta-worthy […]

Here are my TOP TEN things to hit if you only have a short time in Singapore… DAY ONE: arrive late afternoon into Changi Airport and jump on the MRT to your downtown destination- clean, quick & notably the best public transportation in the world. 1. LITTLE INDIA- Check into the Wanderlust Hotel for your […]

See all of my India posts HERE Tipping: you will be expected to tip everyone from bathroom attendants, rickshaw drivers, shoe handlers at temples & beggars…so always have a few rupees on hand wherever you go. Food: I adore Indian food and wanted to eat it all but as a precaution I steered clear of […]

With no passport required (for US Citizens) you can feel worlds away in Puerto Rico. Follow this itinerary for a wonderful weekend getaway to this quaint Caribbean island. -FRIDAY- Arrive into SJU and take a short taxi ride to Condado Beach- check into one of the many hotels along this great stretch of sand, my […]