Before I even started planning for our trip to Bali, I knew that I wanted to stay somewhere special. It’s Bali after all, and just any regular hotel won’t do. Bali is all about luxurious villas with private pools precariously perched in the middle of the jungle or surrounded by rice fields. Whether you’re looking for private pool or to-die-for view, Bali’s got it all for less than $125 USD per day! Yes, you read that right. Continue reading
Did you know that golf was invented in Scotland? Despite its small size, Scotland is filled with rich history, dramatic landscapes, and down-to-earth people. Endless skies, rugged mountains, glacial valleys, and sparkling lochs have captivated visitors for hundreds of years. Continue reading
Whisky is Scotland’s national drink and its biggest export. For more than 500 years, skilled distillers have taken the basic ingredients of barley and water and transformed them into single-malt whisky. Over the years, many attempts have been made to copy the unique fiery taste of Scotch Whisky in different parts of the world, but with no apparent success. By law, the spirit cannot be called Scotch until it has aged in Scotland for at least three years, but most single malt whiskies are left to mature for much longer. Continue reading
When we were planning our trip to Scotland, I knew I wanted to do a road trip. It was only a matter of convincing hubby that it was a good idea. Road trips are great for exploring a country because there is more flexibility to plan routes and make lots of pit stops on the way. Since there are so many stunning landscapes it would be a shame not to stop.
Edinburgh is a city filled with culture, heritage, and plenty of history. As a UNESCO world heritage site, history is an integral part of city’s status. Its inhabitants can be traced all the way back to the Bronze Age when the first settlement was established in the area. Continue reading
Yosemite National Park, USA
This photo was taken from Glacier Point of the majestic Yosemite National Park. It’s no secret that I love aerial views. I’ve always wanted to see every place from above, so that’s why I am excited to to finally get a drone. I’ve thought about this for along time, but never taken the plunge, until now. I am so excited to try it out when we’re in Scotland.
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Bagan, Myanmar
Sunrise in Bagan is one of the most magical moments. Each morning we would set the alarm and roll out of bed when it was still dark out. We would put on our clothes while half asleep while questioning ourselves why we were up at that ungodly hour. Then we hopped on our bikes and headed out into the unknown. Our mission was to find a small temple with a terrace where we could go up and watch the sunrise.
It was still dark out when we finally made it to the top. We sat there patiently waiting for the sun to rise and the hot air balloons to make their way over the horizon. At the crack of dawn, a sliver of light shined through and you could finally see glimpses of this magical landscape. In the morning a thick layer of fog also blankets the area creating this dreamy effect. Even with the 4 am wake up call, it was worth the effort every time.
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For Canada’s 150th birthday, my family made our way West to British Columbia for our yearly get together. It’s a tradition that we started after we all grew up and moved apart. This year we choose to spend an idyllic week at a small town on the upper Sunshine Coast of British Columbia. The week was spent with good food, good company, and lots of memories that will last a lifetime. Continue reading
After getting off of a red-eye with only four hours of sleep, we decided to head to Squamish to attempt an EPIC 18 km hike to Garibaldi Lake. Were we crazy? Probably. But how can you not hike when you’re in British Columbia, where hiking is practically a required past time. Continue reading
Powell River, Canada
This was the scene from our beach house where we spent a blissful week enjoying nature and each other’s company. We swam, kayaked, and and relaxed by the beach. We even got to forage for our dinner along the shore. Check back for my detailed post about our time in Powell River, B.C. next week.
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