When in the North Highlands, or driving the NC 500, one thing to do is a day trip to Orkney Islands.  For those who don’t know, the Orkney Islands is an archipelago comprising of 70 islands, 8 km off the coast from John o’Groats.  You…

Dhaandhoo is located in the Gaafu Ali atoll, in the southern part of the Maldives.  It is about a 20-30 minute speedboat ride from the Park Hyatt Hadahaa.  I took this trip as one of the excursions Park Hyatt has to offer. As I mentioned in my…

As a solo traveler, I am usually the only single person wherever I go.  Saying that I need a “table for 1” does not bring me much discomfort. Not as much as the person on the receiving end of that statement.  There’s usually this “Oh” look.  Being the…

My first contract in Afghanistan has finished, which means that I have been in Afghanistan for almost a year. For those who don’t know, I have decided to extend for another year, beginning in January 2020. I know, it’s a surprising decision. And no one…

Looking for a road trip in Scotland? Let me introduce you to the NC500 and my North Coast 500 Itinerary! In June 2019, I returned to Scotland after a year and a half away. Previously, the Beast from the East greeted me with a fever…

For about a month between November and December this year, I spent most of my time in Amman, Jordan.  And I say most, because, well, I took a vacation in the middle, so let’s call it three weeks in Amman.  Before you expect this monster…

Let’s continue to chase James Bond to the Alps! If you love the combination of movie and travel, especially with James Bond, this post is for you! To visit 007 Elements, cinematic exhibition of James Bond films, you’ll go deep into the Alps. And it’s…

Recently, on my way to class, I stopped off in Cologne for a few days.  Mainly it was because I wanted to photograph the famous Cologne Cathedral, or Kölner Dom.  The cathedral is located right outside of the main train station in Cologne. I decided…

After failing to realize my bucket list back in 2013, I tried again in 2018 and finally made it tot he Bregenz Festival for the famous Opera on the Lake!

The great thing about going to school in Vienna is the day trip options away from the city.  Don’t get me wrong, there are amazing things in Vienna to see and do, but when it’s my 7th trip here, you look elsewhere for weekend entertainment. …