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Sushi in Japan

Top 10 Affordable Foods To Eat In Osaka, Japan

Posted on June 14, 2017July 2, 2017 by Pam

Japanese has a lot of interesting words that just don’t exist in English. One of my favorites is kuidaore, which means to ‘eat oneself to bankruptcy’. When you visit Osaka you will understand why that Read More …

Posted in JapanTagged Food, Japan, Osaka
Unique bars in Paris

10 Unique Bars You Need To Visit In Paris

Posted on May 12, 2017July 2, 2017 by Pam

Paris isn’t just about the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower, just ask any local. I had the pleasure of connecting with Florent, a Parisian, on Couchsurfing and arranged to meet up with him during our Read More …

Posted in UncategorizedTagged bar, France, nightlife, Paris

17 Beautiful Places Straight Out Of Fairy Tales

Posted on April 26, 2017April 26, 2017 by Pam

We all dream about far away mythical lands that we hope to one day visit. Whether it’s the landscapes of Middle Earth or the forests in fairy tales, not all the places we dream about Read More …

Posted in CultureTagged Travel
Traveler's Stories on Being Robbed

Stories on Being Robbed and Scammed, and how to Avoid it

Posted on April 4, 2017August 6, 2017 by Pam

Unfortunately, traveling isn’t always just happy moments. Sometimes terrible things happen – like getting scammed or pick-pocketed. It’s always better to be safe than sorry and that’s why there are precautions that we can all Read More …

Posted in CultureTagged Travel, Travel Tips
Best travel credit card cover photo

Best Travel Credit Card in 2017 [Infographic]

Posted on March 14, 2017April 2, 2017 by Pam

It’s true – The Chase Sapphire Reserve 100,000 points credit card sign up bonus has been lowered to 50,000. But that’s still a good bonus! The Sapphire Reserve has plenty of other rewards that come Read More …

Posted in Travel GearTagged Finance, Saving, Travel
Cover photo for the secret to avoid atm fees

The Secret on How to Avoid ATM Fees Anywhere

Posted on February 28, 2017April 2, 2017 by Pam

The easiest method of payment is with a credit card when traveling abroad. But what if the best local restaurant only accepts cash or if you need to buy that cute hand carved souvenir from Read More …

Posted in Travel GearTagged Budget, Finance, Saving, Travel
The Ultimate Thailand Getaway Guide

The Ultimate Guide to the Perfect Thailand Getaway

Posted on January 31, 2017April 2, 2017 by Pam

Thailand’s tourist attractions and overall vibe vary greatly depending on the town you are visiting. We stayed for a month, splitting our time between Chiang Mai and Patong. These two areas are extreme opposites. One Read More …

Posted in ThailandTagged Budget, Chiang Mai, Patong, Phuket, Thailand, Travel
35 Simple Ways To Save Money To Travel

35 Ways To Save Money For Travel

Posted on January 24, 2017April 2, 2017 by Pam

Myth: You need to be rich to travel I can’t even count how many times I’ve read travel stories online with people commenting that “The only reason they traveled the world is because they either Read More …

Posted in Travel GearTagged Budget, Saving, Travel
Fun Facts About Chinese New Year

Everything You Need To Know About Chinese New Year

Posted on January 17, 2017January 22, 2017 by Pam

Did you know that in China there is a separate New Year celebration than the usual one on the night of December 31st? Well it’s true! Chinese New Year falls on January 28 this year Read More …

Posted in Asia, CultureTagged Celebrations, China, New Year

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