Travel off the beaten track and experience

Asia is home for me, and yet, there are so many countries left unexplored here with my family. And when I collaborated with Travel Bloggers for ideas on 12 best family holiday destinations in Asia for a vacation, the result was pleasantly surprising. This post on Best holiday destinations in Asia for family is a mix of culture, relaxation and introduction to new experiences. I have had a lovely family trip to Sri Lanka and Vietnam in the recent past. But would love to explore more of this vibrant continent where culture, people, landscapes, food, history and traffic collide in a unique way. Yes, for some it might be quite a culture shock but some of the best hospitality options exist in Asia to give you a wonderful family break. If this is your first trip to Asia, do look at these helpful tips for travelling through Asia. Page Contents China: Beijing China: Shanghai India: Kerala India: Rajasthan Japan: Kyoto Japan: Tokyo Laos Malaysia Singapore South Korea Thailand: Chiang M...

Planning to travel to Cuba? Here are 20 jaw-dropping pictures to inspire you to pack and go. I first wanted to travel to Cuba in 2011, but as I moved to the United States that year, I had to postpone my dream to visit the island. After several years visiting many other countries, I finally took a trip to Cuba in November 2017. And I can tell you that it was much better than I expected… Cuba is fascinating!! It has an interesting history, stunning architecture, gorgeous beaches, captivating countryside, beautiful colonial cities, friendly people and to top it all, it’s a safe and cheap country to travel in. It sounds like the perfect place to visit, doesn’t it? And, believe me, it is!! Having just returned from there, I can still hear the vibrant Latin music, see the immense, crystal-clear turquoise Caribbean Sea, and feel the fresh air in my lungs. During my visit I took many pictures, but here I selected my 20 favorite ones to inspire you to travel...

Reading Time: 7 minutes This post was updated in 2019 to be 30 places, not just 25. Partially because I wrote it when I was 25, and will soon approach 30, but mostly because I want to sneak in a few more of my favorite destinations. Formerly, I was an exotic destination snob. I only  wanted foreign cultures, anything and everything very different from myself. Then it happened. In 2015, I road tripped from Los Angeles, California to Vancouver, Canada – -through California, Arizona, Utah, Oregon, and Washington. I road tripped Georgia and Tennessee, and through Florida. I got my snow bunny on in Aspen, Colorado. I also did New York and Pennsylvania three times. So when I look at my world travel bucket list, I can’t help but consider the incredible destinations in Uh-Meri-ca! I get not everyone can quit their job and travel overseas. If you’re looking for domestic alternatives to swapping the travel bug, check these out! Again, I haven’t done everything in the...