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    • Mansions Upon Mansions
    • Zine Street
    • Floats, Beads, and King Cake
    • Bars Galore
    • The Best Fried Chicken in the World
    • Spotted Cats
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    New Orleans, Louisiana ‘25 Trip Report Part Two: Garden District, Mardi Gras, and The Best Fried Chicken

    Here we are! It’s Part Two of this New Orleans Trip Report Series! In this report we’re going to go [...]

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    • Down in New Orleans
    • The Fluffiest Beignets 
    • The River and the Square
    • Wrought Iron Wonderland
    • Preservation House
    • St. Louis’
    • The Oldest Medicine in the USA
    • Sno Cones for Days
  • New Orleans, Louisiana ‘25 Trip Report Part One: A French Quarter Morning

    Welcome to Part One of this New Orleans Trip Report series! Sorry that these are coming to you late, I’ve [...]

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    New Orleans, Louisiana ‘25 Trip Report Introduction

    Hey y’all! It’s time to begin our next trip report series, focusing on my three days at The Big Easy, [...]

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    • Guayaquil Itinerary Introduction
    • Getting There
    • When to Go, Climate, and Weather 
    • Where to Stay
    • Money Matters
    • Getting Around
      • Buses
      • Taxis
      • Uber
      • Walking
    • Language 
    • Safety
    • Day 1: Guayaquil Center
      • Have Breakfast at Mercado de Sauces 9
      • Climb Up the 444 steps to Cerro Santa Ana
        • See El Faro de Guayaquil
      • Walk Down Through the Las Peñas Neighborhood
      • Walk on the Malecon 2000
      • Have Lunch at Patio de Comidas or at Las Peñas 
      • Visit the Museum of Anthropology and Contemporary Art
      • Admire the Iguanas at Parque Seminario
      • Enter the Historic Guayaquil Cathedral
      • Dinner at Mercado Del Rio
    • Other Things to Do In and Around Guayaquil
      • Manglares Churute
      • Cerro Blanco Protected Forest
    • Guayaquil Itinerary Conclusion
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    Guayaquil Itinerary One Day – How to Spend 1-Day in Guayaquil, Ecuador

    Guayaquil Itinerary Introduction The largest city in Ecuador, the gateway to the Galapagos, and the economic center of the country, [...]

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    • Make a Splash
    • Worlds of Imagination
    • Flora and Fauna
    • The Biggest Buffet in the West
    • Red Rocks!
    • Las Vegas Trip Reports Conclusion
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    Las Vegas, Nevada ‘25 Trip Report Part 5: Red Rocks!

    Welcome to the last trip report of this series! It’s been really fun getting to reminisce over one of the [...]

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    • Cuenca Itinerary Introduction
    • Getting There
    • When to Go, Climate, and Weather 
    • High Elevation
    • Where to Stay
    • Money Matters
    • Getting Around
      • Public Buses
      • Tranvia
      • Taxis
    • Language 
    • Safety
    • Day 1: Historic Center and Other Sites
      • Have Breakfast at Your Hotel or At a Local Cafe
      • Visit the Centro Historico
        • Marvel at Parque Calderon
        • Admire the Art in the Old Cathedral of Cuenca
        • Step Back in Time at the Catedral de la Immaculada Concepcion
      • Discover How the Panama Hat is Made at Homero Ortega
      • Grab some lunch at Mercado 10 de Agosto 
      • Tour the Pumapungo Museum and Incan Ruins
      • Look Out Over the City from Mirador de Turi
      • Have Dinner at Guajibamba
    • Other Things to Do in Cuenca
    • Cuenca Itinerary Conclusion
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    Cuenca Itinerary 1 Day – How to Spend 1 Day in Cuenca, Ecuador

    Cuenca, Ecuador’s third largest city, has a lot to offer tourists who venture to its renowned streets. While most people [...]

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    • Good Kid MOB City
    • The Good Italian Place and a Velveteen Rabbit
    • Shine Bright, Courtesy of Neon
    • Oh Delilah!
    • Trip Report Conclusion
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    Las Vegas, Nevada ‘25 Trip Report Part 4: The Most Vegas Place

    Welcome to Part 4 of this Las Vegas Trip Report Series! We’re down to the last two installments of this [...]

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    • Quito Itinerary Introduction
    • When to Go, Climate, and Weather 
    • High Elevation
    • Where to Stay
    • Money Matters 
    • Getting Around
      • Metro
      • Buses and Trolleys
        • Ecovia
        • Trole
        • Metrobus
      • Taxis
      • Uber
    • Language
    • Safety 
    • Day 1: Historic Quito
      • Have Breakfast at Maiz and Yuca
      • Explore the Centro Historico
        • People Watch at Plaza San Francisco
        • Marvel at the Gold Interiors of Iglesia de Compañia de Jesús
        • Explore Plaza Grande
        • Wander Through the Basilica del Voto Nacional
      • Feast on Authentic Ecuadorian Cuisine at Mercado Central
      • Admire the Views from El Panecillo
      • Satisfy Your Taste Buds with a Tasting Menu at Somos
    • Day 2: Mitad Del Mundo
      • Stand on the Equator at Mitad Del Mundo
      • Learn About Equator Culture at Intiñan Museum
      • Have Dinner at Parque de las Tripas
    • Day 3: Teleferico 
      • Ride the Teleferico and Hike Rucu Pichincha 
      • Dinner at Las Menestras de la Almagro
    • Day 4: Other Areas of Quito
      • Wander Through La Floresta and Guapulo 
      • Savor Local Delicacies at Mercado Iñaquito
      • Explore Parque La Carolina
      • Dinner at De La Llama
    • Additional Things to Do in Quito
    • Quito Itinerary Conclusion 
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    Quito Itinerary 4 Days – How to Spend 4 Days in Quito, Ecuador

    Quito is the capital city of one of the most underrated countries in South America. It’s also one of the [...]

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    • In the Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Room
    • Oppenheimer In Real Life
    • Pizza ROCKS
    • The Sensory Overload Street
    • The Black Jack Kings
    • Las Vegas City Itinerary Conclusion
  • Las Vegas, Nevada ‘25 Trip Report Part 3: Casino Royale

    Welcome to Part 3 of this Las Vegas trip report series! In this installment, we’re going to Las Vegas the [...]

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    • A Room With a View
    • Best Friends Forever
    • A Mystere-ious Night
    • Take to the Skies
    • Unlocking the Vault
  • Las Vegas, Nevada ‘25 Trip Report Part 2: The Strip From the Sky!

    Welcome to the second installment of my Las Vegas Trip Report series! This trip report will cover the rest of [...]

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    • The Getty
    • The Getty Villa
    • LACMA
    • The Broad
    • The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
    • La Brea Tar Pits
    • Los Angeles Museums Conclusion
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    Los Angeles Museums Guide – Must Visit Museums in LA

    One thing you have to know about Los Angeles is that its museum-game is really strong. The Los Angeles museums [...]

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    • Follow the Grey Paved Road
    • Magic Mountains (That Aren’t Six Flags)
    • The Most Touristy Photo of All
    • A Massive Arcade
    • Checking In (Sort Of)
    • I…Wanna Swing…from the Chandelier!
    • The Roughest Coaster in New York
    • A Stroll Through Paris
    • Pink Feathers and a Mobster
    • The Strongest Daiquiri in the World
    • Luck Be A Lady Tonight
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    Las Vegas, Nevada ‘25 Trip Report Part 1: The Strip Hotel Hopping

    Welcome to PART 1 of this Las Vegas, Nevada Trip Report series! If you haven’t read my introduction to this [...]

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    • Transport to Singapore
    • Accommodation
    • Attractions
    • Dining 
    • Transportation Within Singapore
    • Mobile Data
    • How Much I Spent – Singapore Travel Costs
    • Singapore Travel Costs Post Conclusion
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    Singapore Travel Costs Guide – How Much to Visit Singapore?

    This post will go into detail on how much it really costs to visit Singapore. Let me not sugar coat [...]

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    • Background
    • Planning
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    Las Vegas, Nevada ‘25 Trip Report Introduction

    Surprise! I bet you didn’t see this one coming. But yes, after a 5-month hiatus, the trip reports are back! [...]

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    • Downtown Vancouver & The West End
    • Stanley Park
    • Gastown
    • Kitsilano
    • Yaletown
    • Granville Island
    • Vancouver Neighborhoods Conclusion
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    Vancouver Neighborhoods – Must See Districts of Vancouver

    Vancouver is a city that is defined by how eclectic and character-filled its districts are. Anyone who visits the city [...]

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    • Introduction to this 1 Day Solvang Itinerary
    • Have Breakfast at Bob’s Well Bread Bakery in Los Alamos
    • Feed the Ostriches at Ostrichland
    • Go on an Olive Oil tasting at the Olive and Lavender Farms
    • Enjoy Wine Tasting at Sunstone Winery
    • Explore the Danish Architecture and Eat Your Way Around Solvang
    • Wander the Historic Grounds of the Old Mission Santa Ynez
    • Learn More About Solvang in the Elverhoj Museum
    • Learn About Hans Christian Andersen at The Book Loft
    • Free Time Suggestions Before Leaving
  • 1 Day Solvang Itinerary – 24 Hours in the Santa Ynez Valley

    Until about 6 months ago, I’d never heard of Solvang or the Santa Ynez Valley. So imagine my surprise when [...]

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    • Introduction to this Itinerary
    • Day 1: Downtown LA
      • Begin Your Day at Blue Bottle Coffee
      • Admire the Wrought-Iron Work of the Bradbury Building
      • Get Lost Among the Shelves of the Last Bookstore
      • Climb Aboard Angel’s Flight
      • Tour the Iconic Halls of the Walt Disney Concert Hall
      • Lunch at Grand Central Market
      • Immerse Yourself in the Modern Art Maze that is The Broad
      • Walk Down El Pueblo
    • Day 2: West LA and Beverly Hills
      • Stroll Down Venice Beach and the Venice Canals
      • Experience the Attractions at the Santa Monica Pier
      • Breakfast at Urth Cafe Beverly Hills
      • Walk the Style Avenue of Rodeo Drive
      • Drive Past the Iconic Houses of Beverly Hills and Snap a Picture with the Beverly Hills Sign
    • Day 3: The Getty and Griffith Park
      • Wander the White Marble Buildings of the Getty
      • Admire the Hollywood Sign and Explore the Astronomical Wonderland of Griffith Observatory
    • Day 4: Museums and The Grove 
      • Light the Lights and See World Class Modern Art at LACMA
      • Have Lunch at the Original Farmers Market and Walk Through the Grove
      • Learn About Movie Making at the Academy Museum
    • Day 5: Universal Studios Hollywood
    • Day 6: Hollywood and Warner Bros. 
      • See the (Cement) Stars of the Walk of Fame on Hollywood Boulevard
      • Gaze Upon the Signatures and Iconic Interior of the TCL Chinese Theater
      • Tour the Lobby and Interior of the Dolby Theater 
      • Eat at California Classic In-N-Out Burger
      • Go Behind the Scenes at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour
    • Day 7: Disneyland
      • Disneyland Park
      • Disney California Adventure
    • Conclusion
  • 7 Day Los Angeles Itinerary – The ULTIMATE Week Long Itinerary

    I’ve lived in Los Angeles for the past 4 years. I moved here to pursue a degree in Film, [...]

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    • Introduction to this Itinerary 
    • DAY ONE: Stanley Park, Downtown, Granville Island, and VanDusen Gardens
      • Breakfast at Tim Hortons
      • Get Lost in the Urban Wilderness that is Stanley Park
      • Galavant Through Gastown
        • Watching Time Tick at the Gastown Clock
      • See Vancouver from the sky at the Vancouver Lookout!
      • Explore the Sights of Downtown Vancouver
        • Admire the Bright Blue Columns of the Winter Olympics Cauldron
        • Take a Moment to Be Still at Christ Church Cathedral
        • Strut Down Robson Street
        • Cozy Up in the Vancouver Public Library
      • Try Some Poutine at La Belle Patate
      • Hit Up English Bay Beach to See the Haunting Smiling Men Statue
      • Head to Yaletown, Vancouver’s Original Railyard
        • Get Up Close to the Historic Engine 374 
        • Cross False Creek and Head to Granville Island
      • Get Immersed in the Gastronomical Wonderland That is Granville Island
      • Venture into the VanDusen Gardens, a Green Oasis 
    • DAY TWO: Grouse Mountain and Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
      • Experience the Roof of Vancouver at Grouse Mountain
      • Wander Across a Suspension Bridge at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
    • DAY 3: Other Possible Places to Visit
      • See Millions of Artifacts at the Anthropology Museum
      • Dive Into the Vancouver Aquarium
      • Head to Whistler and Squamish
      • Go Whale Watching
    • Conclusion of this 2 Day Vancouver Itinerary
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    Vancouver 2 Day Itinerary – The PERFECT 48 Hours in Vancouver

    Vancouver is a destination that’s easy to fall in love with. I sure did when I visited, mostly because [...]

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    • Book Flights on Budget Airlines from Other Southeast Asian Destinations
    • Stay in Hostels Outside the City Center
    • Use the Buses and the MRT or Walk
    • Eat at Hawker Centers
    • Find Free Things to Do
    • Use Klook for Paid Experiences
    • Conclusion
  • Singapore on a Budget! Tips to Save Money on Your Singapore Trip! (UPDATED 2025)

    When I visited Singapore in December 2022, I was shocked and surprised at how high the prices were [...]

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