Ho Chi Minh City is a bustling city in the South of Vietnam, home to approximately 14,000,000 people! With a plethora of restaurants to choose from, you can hardly go wrong, as there are SO MANY great eats to be had. We lived in Saigon from 2022-2024 and have put together a list of the best places to eat and drink in Ho Chi Minh City! We lived in District 2, and so many of the spots are located in District 2 & District 1 …
Naxos is an exceptional island to explore while vacationing in Greece! We travelled to Naxos in October 2025, making it the offseason. It was our first time here, and it left quite an impression! It is the largest of the Cyclades Islands, offering stunning beaches, mountain terrain, and quaint villages. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you book through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Weather & Best Time to Visit Naxos Travelling to Naxos can certainly …
My partner and I lived in Sliema for one year from 2024-2025, and truly think it’s one of the best places to stay while visiting Malta! As a couple in our mid and late 30’s we were looking for restaurants and bars that had a great vibe, well-made drinks (for cocktails), and overall an enjoyable environment to relax and enjoy the nice weather. We were fortunate enough to explore the area and compile this list of the 10 best bars in Sliema (in my opinion)! …
Going to the place where the Olympic Games began has been on my bucket list for many years! I was finally able to visit the Archaeological Site of Olympia in October of 2025, and it truly exceeded my expectations! The Olympics began in the year 776 BC in Olympia, and still to this day, the flame of the modern Olympic Games begins its global journey here! It was amazing to visit in person, and I highly recommend making your way to Olympia for a memorable …
Malta is an incredible country, and we were fortunate enough to live there as digital nomads for one year from 2024-2025. Our home base was in Sliema, however, the island is so small that you can easily reach other sides of the country within just a couple of hours. With so many incredible hidden gems in Malta, I’ve compiled this list of Malta highlights so that you can make the most of your time there! Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you book through …
Naples is an excellent destination when thinking about where to do for a weekend destination! We went in February of 2025 and just happened to go the weekend of Valentine’s Day! We mainly went for the food and we did take a day to go to Pompeii. Just by spending a weekend, we felt we had a enough time to make the most of the city! Airport – Hotel Transportation Overall we felt that the transportation in Naples wasn’t the easiest to get the hang …
Flying internationally with a large dog is one of the most stressful parts of expat life, but it is entirely possible with the right preparation. In the summer of 2022, our dog Buddy took two flights with us to get from Jeju Island, South Korea, to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Buddy was a 12-year-old border collie mix, and we should have considered getting him his own frequent flyer card, as he had now been on 10 different flights. Whether you are navigating the paperwork …
Sri Lanka is an incredibly beautiful country with many things to do for every traveller! We visited Sri Lanka for almost 3 weeks and loved every minute of our time there. For those who love exploring outdoors, Sri Lanka has many beautiful attractions and landscapes that will simply put you to awe while you take in your surroundings. Below we have listed 10 amazing things that you should do while visiting Sri Lanka! We hope that you enjoy your trip there just as much as …
So you are thinking about travelling to one of our favourite cities? It is near the top of our list for a reason, as there is an endless list of amazing things to see, explore, and eat! We hope that you can make the most of your time in Seoul, and that’s why we’ve created this Seoul Itinerary for First Timers to help you maximize your time here! Of course, there are SO MANY amazing things to do in Seoul that it is hard to narrow …
Figuring out what to pack in your carry-on luggage is not always an easy task. Now that I have been on an abundance of flights, I’ve come to realize what I deem essential to have a relaxing trip! I try to pack light whenever I can and prefer to use carry-on only if possible! Yes, we have even had month-long trips only using carry-on luggage. Here are my top 10 items you just might want to consider when wondering what to pack in your carry-on …
