by Sarah Gallo | Nov 22, 2018 | Asia, Indonesia, Reviews, Tour Company Reviews
Did you know that the world’s largest Buddhist Temple can be found in Indonesia? Perhaps ignorantly, I had no idea. Ranked among the likes of Cambodia’s Angkor Wat and Myanmar’s Bagan, Borobudur is simply beautiful… …and outstanding at sunrise. Get ready to set...
by Sarah Gallo | Nov 4, 2018 | Asia, Indonesia, Reviews, Tour Company Reviews
With over 17,000 islands to explore, you might be slightly overwhelmed by Indonesia. But fear not, only 6,000 of them are inhabited and people tend to flock to five main islands. So … does anyone want to chip in and buy an uninhabited Indonesian Island with me?!...
by Sarah Gallo | Oct 1, 2018 | Accommodation Reviews, Asia, Reviews, Singapore
When I was in eighth grade, we learned about unique cultures and customs in history class one day. I vividly remember my teacher saying that in Singapore you couldn’t chew gum on the streets; I remember thinking that she was joking. For some reason, that fact always...
by Sarah Gallo | Sep 29, 2018 | Accommodation Reviews, Asia, Cambodia, Reviews
Founded in 1434, Phnom Penh has quite the history and still has numerous French colonial buildings along the long boulevards. During the French occupation, Phnom Penh was known as the “Pearl of Asia,” as many believed it was the prettiest city built in French-occupied...
by Sarah Gallo | Sep 28, 2018 | Accommodation Reviews, Asia, Cambodia, Reviews
After an incredible few days exploring the Angkor Wat Temple Complex, I hopped on a bus down to Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. Rather than spending the rest of my time in Cambodia being swept up in the hustle bustle of city life, I decided I deserved two days of...
by Sarah Gallo | Sep 27, 2018 | Accommodation Reviews, Asia, Cambodia, Reviews
Even if you don’t know the name, most people will recognize the image: Angkor Wat, the “City of Temples.” The Angkor Wat Complex, located just 5km north of Siem Reap, is the largest temple complex in the world. It’s home to the architectural remains of different...