Hey, everyone! I’ve spent the last week(ish) in and around Cát Bà island on the east side of northern Vietnam. My plans got delayed slightly due to ANOTHER typhoon but I ended up being able to do everything I’d planned to: including a visit to the Hạ Long – Cát Bà Archipelago. A few housekeeping… Read More Cát Bà
Cape Town and its Many Activities What is one of the most painful things in life? Commuting. Everybody hates sitting in traffic, in limbo – not here, and not there. Sitting in an airplane can arguably be considered worse. You’re not able to stop whenever you want to grab some food, you are 100% in… Read More Cape Town: A City of Never-Ending Activities
The 606 Previously an elevated railway, the Bloomingdale Line has since been converted into a public trail lush with grass, trees, and flowers. Located in Humboldt Park, only 30 minutes from the Loop, the 606 trail is a sight to see. Not having much to do on a lazy Sunday afternoon, I decided to go… Read More The 606 Trail
Kennebunkport, Maine Traveling from Boston to Maine went much better than Providence to Boston. When researching travel ideas in Maine, I happened upon whale watching tours. I’ve never seen a whale in real life and for $48 (First Chance Whale Watch), I couldn’t pass the opportunity. Blue skies dusted with clouds encouraged us on our quick… Read More Whale Watching in Maine
Why Should I See the Solar Eclipse on August 21st? You’ve probably seen a lunar eclipse before, but if you live in North America, chances are you haven’t seen a solar eclipse in your lifetime. The last time a solar eclipse was viewable from coast to coast of the U.S. was in 1918. It’s been… Read More How and Where to View the Solar Eclipse in Illinois