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17 Tips For Taking Better Travel Photos

August 5, 2018

Posted In: Lifestyle

First thing first, I am no expert. Though, for the last few years, I've been fortunate enough to travel to different parts of the globe and share the experience as I go along via photos. As a long time dreamer of travelling and being fascinated by the different cultures, I've been teaching myself how to capture better travel photos to effectively transcend t[...]

11 Must Do Things In Frankfurt

August 1, 2018

Posted In: Destinations | Germany

When it comes on to big, metropolitan cities I tend to do a little bit more planning, as big cities can be overwhelming trying to pinpoint on what to see and do. Though Frankfurt is mostly considered a transit city, I was pleasantly surprised to see how much it has to offer during my trip last month. For its central location, Frankfurt is known as t[...]

4 Scary Encounters As A Solo Traveller + Lessons Learned

July 20, 2018

Posted In: Solo Traveling

I never thought about getting this insightful or flipping the sides to what I usually share on the blog. If you've been following my recent Instagram stories, you would have realized that I just did a small segment of Q&A's to which I was asked to share some scary encounters as a solo traveller. Throughout my years of travelling, I've experienced a few[...]

6 Ways To Immerse Yourself In the Culture While Travelling

July 17, 2018

Posted In: Destinations | Travels

When travelling around the world, it’s understandable that you want to do all you can to immerse yourself in the culture of your destination. It’s easier than you think – here are six of the best ways to have a cultural experience whilst travelling. Try the Local Cuisine There is arguably no better (or easier) way to experience the local cultur[...]

25hrs Hotel The Goldman: Where Character Meets Modern

July 4, 2018

Posted In: Europe | Germany | Hotel | Travels

When I first realized I would be checking into the 25hours Hotel, (The Goldman) during my first couple of days in Germany I was elated. The Goldman is a boutique-style hotel located in the Hanauer Landstraße area which is best described as the creative, hipster side of town in the east of the city. With a decor that sets it apart from the rest -- it is[...]

A Guide To Munich, Germany: Where to Eat, Sleep and Play

July 2, 2018

Posted In: Destinations | Europe | Germany | Travels

Visiting Munich has been on my radar for as long as I can remember, but more so after my first solo trip to Ecuador. After living in Ecuador for a little over 3 months my mostly German friends at that time have been convincing me to visit their town. They gave me quick round-downs of what it is like– historical, a taste of the old German charm, its be[...]

Checking In: Libertine Lindenberg Frankfurt

June 27, 2018

Posted In: Destinations | Germany | Hotel | Travels

The Libertine Lindenberg Frankfurt embodies a unique and interesting concept. As always, when it comes on to scouting out hotels for my stay during my travels, I am almost always in search of something different. So, when the opportunity arose for me to spend my last few days in Frankfurt here, I gladly accepted. Situated in the Sachsenhausen District,[...]

10 Reasons You Need To Visit Cuba

June 24, 2018

Posted In: Caribbean | Cuba | Destinations | Featured | Travels

I have never quite been to a place that has such a unique character. I spent a little under two weeks exploring several different sides of Cuba and ever since then I have been itching to go back. The people, the culture, the colours, the cars, the history —it's a complete package to enjoy with friends and family by hiring bus which is found in www.vegaspar[...]

Spa Weekend In Negril

June 20, 2018

Posted In: Caribbean | Destinations | Jamaica | Negril | Travels

It is no secret that whenever we think about Negril, we think of miles of sandy beaches and turquoise waters. Whilst Negril is known for its quick beach getaway, a perfect location for snorkeling and scuba-diving — just over a week ago during my last visit I took a different spin on it. Shortly before making my way to Germany, I had a quick 2-day[...]

Checking In: The Bold Hotel Munich

June 14, 2018

Posted In: Destinations | Featured | Germany | Hotel | Travels

After approximately 5 hours on the train coming from Frankfurt, I arrived in Munich and checked myself into The BOLD. The feeling of walking into somewhere new or experiencing somewhere for the first time has never fallen short for me. I quickly checked in, made my way up to the 7th floor, dropped my bags, took a quick glimpse of my surrounding, w[...]