When most people think of Japan, one of the first images that comes to mind is the iconic red torii gates of Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto. This stunning Shinto shrine, known for its thousands …
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Slow Morning in Nara: Temples and Deer / Matin Tranquille à Nara: Entre Temples et Cerfs
If you are spending a few days in Kyoto or Osaka, Nara is one of those places that always gets mentioned as a popular day trip. By train, it is really quick and easy to …
Desert exploration in the Wahiba Sands Desert / Exploration du désert de Wahiba Sands
If you’re looking for an unforgettable escape while in Oman, Wahiba Sands also known as the Sharqiya Sands is a must-see. Nestled in the heart of Oman, this vast desert stretches over 4,800 square miles …
A Day Trip to Ninh Binh: Exploring Vietnam’s Hidden Gems / Excursion à Ninh Binh : Découverte des Trésors Cachés du Vietnam
If you’re ever in Hanoi and looking for a memorable day trip, Ninh Binh should definitely be at the top of your list. Known as “Ha Long Bay on land,” this stunning province offers a …
Visiting the Maldives in a pandemic / Visiter les îles Maldives pendant une pandémie
It’s my birthday trip planning season! There are so many countries still on my bucket list, and I am having a hard time narrowing it down for this upcoming milestone birthday. Naturally, thinking about planning …
Day trip to Nizwa / Excursion d’une journée à Nizwa
When I visited Oman last month, I decided to base myself in Muscat. Doing so allowed me to explore many architectural, cultural, geographical and historical gems on Oman’s northern coast. I will write another time …
My luxurious Ha Long Bay cruise / Ma croisière de luxe à la Baie d’Ha Long
How did I end up on a Ha Long Bay cruise for my birthday? To be honest, I had been eyeing Vietnam for a while. I had been looking at trips to Southeast Asia in …
Another Doha layover / Une autre escale à Doha
And just like that, I went back to Qatar, during yet another layover. This one was totally random. While searching for flights to Hanoi, one of the options that made the most sense to me …
32 Travel Experiences I have had before turning 32 / 32 de mes expériences de voyage avant d’avoir 32 ans
And just like that… I turned 32 years old! Reflecting back on my travels up until this point, I have tried to come up with a fun list of some of my favorite travel experiences …
How I visited Doha / Comment j’ai visité Doha
I recently binged “The Fabulous Life of Bollywood Housewives” on Netflix, and on one of their cast trips they went to Doha. It brought back many memories as sometimes I cannot believe that I really …