Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day, and as an American living in Paris, I faced a serious adjustment when I moved here. While I was used to full plates of pancakes, eggs, and bacon, the French opt for a simple, carb driven approach – pastries like croissants, half a baguette with butter and […]
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Welcome to my Chiang Mai travel guide, where you’ll find handpicked recommendations for accommodation, things to do, food and drink, unique experiences, and so much more. But before diving in, I want you to know why I’ve created this guide. I first visited Chiang Mai in 2014 as a bright eyed 17 year old on
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My first time renting a scooter in Chiang Mai completely changed the way I experienced the city. I had been to Chiang Mai several times before, but without the confidence to drive, I was limited to red trucks (songthaews) and the occasional taxi. This was before Grab became popular, so getting around was a mix
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The best Koh Yao Noi hotels range from jungle bungalows and beachfront villas to laid-back guesthouses, and after spending six weeks on the island, I’ve seen the lot of them. I split my trip between three different accommodations and toured dozens more, from locally run stays with hammock-strung porches to luxury retreats with sweeping sea
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Despite traveling to Thailand over ten times, I only discovered Koh Yao Noi this year, thanks to a couple of cool German guys I met in Chiang Mai who swore it was paradise. I decided to check it out and holyyyyy smokes they were not lying – what was meant to be a quick four
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The best hotels in Tangier are not the big ones you see lining the beach boardwalk… They’re the ones hidden in the alleyways of the Old City, down nondescript roads, and tucked behind corners you’d never think to look. After visiting the city over half a dozen times while living in Morocco and always struggling
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Look, Paris is a tourist destination – there’s no way around it. But there are still plenty of non touristy things to do in Paris to experience the city like a local. This world capital is teeming with sprawling green spaces, elegant shops, quiet neighborhoods, and hidden culinary experiences, despite seeing more visitors annually than
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Looking for the best things to do in Chefchaouen? This list has unique options you won’t find anywhere else!
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As the gateway to Morocco from Europe, there is no shortage of things to do in Tangier, a stunning coastal city and my favorite place in the country. Explore the white washed medina, stroll along the coast, and get a true taste of local life in the buzzing city squares. Tangier is strikingly different from
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As a remote worker who lives in the city, I spend most of my time hunting down the best cafes to work in Paris. Because there’s nothing more satisfying than soaking up the rare Parisian sun while sipping a coffee on the clock. But laptop friendly cafes in Paris are few and far between. If
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