PLACES Money Wise Singapore: 5-Day Itinerary for the Savvy Traveler Posted on June 9, 2023July 26, 2024 Ultimate 5 Days Enjoying Singapore on a Budget Here is the itinerary I ended up following on a 5-day trip to Singapore with my husband. I tweaked the itinerary several times, in real time, based on the weather in Singapore as well as our personal goals for this particular trip…. Read more
PLACES The Melting Pot: Colorful Diversity in Singapore Posted on June 6, 2023July 30, 2024 Singapore is a city-state perched on the tip of the Malay Peninsula between Malaysia and Indonesia Although, it is only half the size of Rhode Island it is home to 5.45 million people. This makes the country the third most densely populated country in the world after Macao and Monaco. It’s truly amazing to witness such a melting pot of cultures and ethnicities first-hand. Read more
CULINARY TRAVEL Missing Anthony Bourdain and His Culinary Adventures Posted on June 3, 2023June 9, 2024 Discover the vibrant flavors of Singapore through Bourdain’s lens. Follow a memorable journey to Maxwell Food Center, savoring the famed Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice. Feel the culinary legend’s influence as you dive into a culinary adventure! Read more
PLACES The Best Shopping in Istanbul Turkey Posted on December 18, 2018October 31, 2024 Shopping for Turkish souvenirs in Istanbul, Turkey can be fun, cheap, historic, and delicious. Street vendors, shopping malls and centuries-old markets sell treasures that will remind you of your travels. Whether it’s something fun, edible or just pretty, shopping in Istanbul is an adventure you won’t soon forget. Read more
TRAVEL EXPERIENCES Christmas Markets– German-Style Fun in America Posted on November 19, 2018November 20, 2024 Have you been to a German-styled Christmas Market in America? You should, it’s one of the things I miss most about living in Germany. The joyful spirit, brightly colored stalls, one-of-a-kind goods gifts and treats, has immigrated to the New World. Christmas Markets in are springing up all over America. Read more
PLACES Christmas in Spain: Festive Road Trip from Malaga to Granada Posted on November 26, 2015November 20, 2024 Road Trip in Spain I made the amateurish error of packing late into the night before travel and incorrectly setting the alarm for 5 p.m. instead of 5 a.m. I woke up in a panic at 6:30 for a 7:30 flight. It would cost us an additional $400 and a… Read more