LIFESTYLE The Benefits of Separate Vacations: How Solo Travel Can Improve Your Marriage Posted on February 1, 2025February 4, 2025 While traveling together creates beautiful memories, making space for solo adventures can be just as important. The benefits of separate vacations include personal growth, breaking free from routines, nurturing friendships, and avoiding unnecessary compromises that can lead to frustration. Instead of seeing separate travel as a sign of distance, it should be embraced as a way to enhance the relationship. Read more
PLACES How to Spend a Long Layover at Batu Caves, Malaysia Posted on November 5, 2024November 10, 2024 During a 13-hour layover in Kuala Lumpur, we visited the stunning Batu Caves. Instead of opting for an expensive taxi, we took public transportation with ease. The caves, just outside the city, are home to breathtaking temples and a towering statue of Lord Murugan. With 272 steps to the cathedral caves and mischievous monkeys along the way, the adventure was a perfect break from the airport. Read more
TRAVEL EXPERIENCES 7 Powerful Ways Travel Teaches Us About Ourselves Posted on October 26, 2024November 8, 2024 Travel pushes me out of my comfort zone and forces me to confront my beliefs, values, and fears. It reveals strengths I never knew I had and shows me new layers of myself, helping me grow through unexpected challenges and experiences. Read more
TRAVEL EXPERIENCES How can solo female travelers stay safe while exploring the world? Posted on October 24, 2024January 3, 2025 The first time I traveled solo, I was hooked. I loved the chance to see the world at my own pace. Solo travel gives me the chance to express myself, find new talents, new interests– a new me. But safety is a big issue when I’m on my own. This post offers a few ways to stay safe at home and when I travel alone. Read more
SLOW TRAVEL TIPS Ethics in Travel: 8 Ethical Dilemmas in Travel and How to Navigate Them Posted on October 9, 2024December 29, 2024 The tourist takes but can also give and, awareness is definitely a step forward. Knowledge helps us as travel consumers help us decide where, how and even whether to travel. We, collectively, need to take better care of the planet. Read more
PLACES How to Spend 24 Hours in Istanbul: Exploring Markets, Mosques, and More Posted on October 2, 2024December 29, 2024 These are the Top 11 Istanbul Places to visit for the flavors, religion, sights and sounds. Straddling two continents, Istanbul, figuratively and literally, has roots in both Europe and Asia. Visit for its unique geographic distinction, heavy in Islamic influence. But fused with European culture, Istanbul is certainly unique because it’s truly where east meets west. Read more
PLACES Explore the Best in the Midwest: 27 Things to Do in Cleveland, Ohio Next Weekend Posted on October 1, 2024December 29, 2024 Explore the Best in the Midwest: 27 Things to Do in Cleveland, Ohio Next Weekend contains sponsored and/or affiliate links, and I earn a commission at no extra cost to you. I appreciate your support and stand by my views. We are heading back to Cleveland for the second time… Read more
CULINARY TRAVEL What are the top food photography tips and trends to elevate your Instagram posts? Posted on September 29, 2024January 3, 2025 Food photography is more than just snapping a quick pic; it’s an art. From moody lighting to vibrant colors, explore the top trends and tips that will make your food photos pop. Get inspired to create stunning, mouth-watering images that tell a story with every shot. Read more