Ecuador offers a diverse landscape that offers mountains, beaches, jungle, and wildlife. Because of its unique landscape, Ecuador offers many activities for adventure seekers and nature lovers. Quito is Ecuador’s capital, and at 9,350 feet, it is the highest official capital of the world. I had a wonderful time on my 4-day trip to Quito. … [More…]
Trekking to Everest Base Camp was an incredible journey that challenged and stretched me physically and mentally. Coming from sea level, the altitude was no joke! To maximize chances for reaching base camp (yes, some people do not make it), it is important to be prepared by packing appropriately. Here is a list of packing … [More…]
Street art throughout Old Town Havana…
Going to Cuba? Here are a few things to keep in mind when planning for your trip to Cuba. Money: In Cuba, cash is king, so make sure you bring more than enough cash to last you through the trip. For those coming from the US, US ATM cards and credit cards do not work … [More…]
You will barely scratch the surface of exploring Cuba in just 6 days, but if you are limited on time like we were, here is the itinerary that my friend and I followed for our trip to Cuba. Unfortunately, due to the arrival of Hurricane Irma, we had to cut our trip short and take … [More…]
In a foreign country and you don’t know the local language? Google Translate to the rescue! This handy dandy (not to mention free) app can help you get around and is available on iOS and Android. The app allows you to type in what you want to say in English (or language of your choice) … [More…]
A few years ago, the Obama administration opened up travel to Cuba by allowing for individual people-to-people travel to the country. While tourism is still illegal, Americans will no longer need to sign up for one of those expensive people-to-people tours by a licensed operator. Without the requirement of signing up with licensed tour operators, … [More…]
Traveling to Cuba? Make sure you have these essential items! 1. Enough Cash for the Trip In Cuba, cash is king. If you are coming from the US, your credit card and bank card will not work, unless you have a card from Stonegate Bank, a small bank in Florida. Even if you do have … [More…]
When you travel to Cuba, prepare to be disconnected from the world. Wifi is controlled and regulated by the government, and it is super hard to find! To get online you will first need to find a place that sells scratch-off Wifi cards (similar to a phone card) and then find a Wifi hotspot in … [More…]
Angel Island is the second largest island in the San Francisco Bay. It was used as a military base and then as an Immigration processing station, also known as Ellis Island of the West. It was designated as a National Historic Landmark and then became a California State Park. At Angel Island you will have … [More…]