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UK cross-country tour (9-day itinerary) – What to see and do in Windermere

It’s been a whirlwind journey! On my third day in the UK, I headed over to Windermere – otherwise known as the most popular destination in the United Kingdom’s Lake District. Actually, I had NEVER heard of the Lake District Read more…


Eating my way through Melbourne – top picks!

Despite spending only two days in Melbourne, it’s very quickly making its way to the top of my favorite cities list! Want to know why? Check out my Melbourne sightseeing blogs below. But honestly, it’s really because of the food Read more…


Day trips from Melbourne (Great Ocean Road, Brighton Beach Houses and St Kilda)

Melbourne as a city is lovely! If you’re wondering what’s there to do here – then you may want to check out my Melbourne blogs below! <3 What to see and do when in Melbourne Eating my way through Melbourne Read more…


UK cross-country tour (9-day itinerary) – What to see and do in Stratford-upon-Avon

After a wonderful day touring Bristol, it’s time to head on over to Stratford-upon-Avon, the hometown of England’s most well-known playwright…. dear old Shakespeare! I’ll tell you a little secret – I honestly haven’t read any of Shakespeare’s works in Read more…


UK cross-country tour (9-day itinerary) – What to see and do in Bristol

Annual Bristol Harbor Festival

So, today – I’m here to share with you my very first stop: Bristol! By the end of this post, you should know what to see and do in Bristol by heart! Are you ready? Let’s go! Table of contents Read more…


A step-by-step guide on how to book UK cross-country transportation via Trainline

Hi folks! If you’ve been following my blog or Instagram, I’ve essentially just finished a 10-day UK cross-country trip and absolutely enjoyed it! Having said that, I know planning it was a pain, and so I’ve decided to write up Read more…


Pakistan: A logistics and travel guide for first-time travelers

Whenever I tell people I spent seven months in Pakistan, they’re honest-to-goodness shocked. Reactions vary from the normal “What’s in Pakistan?” to worried “Was Pakistan safe, were there any bombs while you were to there?” to (frankly) ridiculous “Did you Read more…


A step-by-step DIY guide to exploring Islamabad (as a solo tourist)

Islamabad – the beautiful capital of Pakistan – is usually a foreigner’s first port of call (it’s that or Karachi), as most international flights would arrive here. Founded in 1960, this city was built as a contrast to Karachi – Read more…


A step-by-step DIY guide on day trips from Islamabad and Lahore (Rohtas Fort, Khewra Salt Mines, Katas Raj Temple)

While in Pakistan, I was working in the city of Lahore. From time to time though, I would head to Islamabad for the weekend – because why not? After all, Lahore was great in terms of culture, but Islamabad definitely Read more…