I was for fortunate enough to study abroad in London, UK my Junior year of University. It was my first international experience, and ultimately sparked me to start this travel blog years later. Any opportunity that I have to promote studying abroad, or inspire others to study abroad – I am all about it! This … Continued
As a traveler, the last thing I want to worry about is filing an insurance claim. Whether it be personal injury, stolen belongings or transit issues, the idea of stopping my adventures for a claim process is stressful. In order to improve the claims filing process, Allianz Global Assistance USA, a leading travel insurance provider, has … Continued
I love Vegas, but I can never stay too long because everything is so expensive. Hotels, gambling, entertainment, sightseeing, food – it all adds up. One expense I’ve learned to cut down is my accommodation. There’s simply no need to pay full price for accommodation in Vegas when so many timeshare resale rentals are available … Continued
Israel is one of the most news-covered countries in the world, and yet, how much do we really know about it? Aside from the political and religious information, there is so much more to this historic place than accounted for. Did you know that Israel has the third highest rate of entrepreneurship in the world? … Continued
I am a notorious, non-planner. I book a flight and show up somewhere, knowing that I have time to develop an understanding of a place because of my “travel deeper” mentality. However, I realize that not everyone has a few months to spend in one location, and for that, you need to plan your … Continued
Imagine a place where you can directly connect with international representatives and travel professionals from all over the world under one roof. For a travel nerd like me, I call this place heaven, but the powers to be gave it a different name – The New York Times Travel Show. Last weekend I had the … Continued
Organizing the best beaches in Sydney, Australia is no easy task. From Cronulla Beach in the south to Palm Beach way up north, Sydney, Australia is famous for its abundance of beautiful beaches. I spent a month living in Sydney, and decided to go explore as many of these sandy sanctuaries as possible. Here is … Continued
Last week I explained all the steps on how to plan your trip abroad, and one of the topics that I briefly discussed was travel insurance. Travel Insurance, like any type of insurance, is not something people like to talk about. You have to read your policy carefully, understand what you’re covered for, and do … Continued
Tibet Plateau has an average elevation above 4,000 meters and in many places, the altitude is well above 5,000 meters. Since any altitude above 3,000 meters is defined as high altitude, entire Tibet can be considered high altitude. In fact, many mountain passages or trekking destinations are well above 5,000 meters (like Everest Base Camp). … Continued
Bounded by mighty Himalayan range in the South West and Thanggula ranges in the north, Tibet spans world’s highest and largest plateau. Tibetan Plateau has average altitude of 4,000 meter and the alpine terrain conditions are severe and dry. The unique environment carved a unique culture in Tibet with a strong influence on the daily … Continued