Mexico is a great destination to visit from the East Coast. Plenty of non-stop flights from the NYC metro area to destinations all across Mexico. Want an ultimate beach vacation? Check. Want to practice your Spanish and immerse yourself in local culture? Check. Want to seek a sense of adventure and thrill? Check. Want to…
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Fika and Sweet Times in Sweden
There’s something about stepping into a bakery and smelling the dough, the sugar, the butter, the flour and all the disparate elements that go into making that one perfect pastry. Compliment that with the smell of freshly brewed coffee and life is better than good. Guilty of having a major sweet tooth, I luckily got…
Musings: Bhutan is unique and special but not for everyone
One of my main takeaways from my recent trip to Bhutan and India (Kolkata, Sikkim) is this: Bhutan is a unique and special destination but not for everyone. Independent travel and backpacking is unheard of as tourists require a guide and a driver. There’s also a daily tariff which is high but also all-inclusive and…
Tips on booking a flight with Bhutan’s Drukair
I had an interesting experience booking my outbound flight from Paro, Bhutan to Kolkata, India. There is little information online on the entire process. So here are a few tips and notes. Please note: I am based in the United States. My experience may not apply to travelers from other countries.