Wanderlust Wednesday: Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a stunning city. The bustling, colorful city streets… the history and the architecture… the lively food scene… the city as a whole would be an exciting addition to everyone’s bucket list. I’d like to visit Ocean Park (pictured below), the Arch Moon Tower, the “Big Buddha” at Po Lin Monastery on Lantau Island (pictured below), The Wisdom Path, and the Pavilion of Absolute Perfection at Nan Lian Garden. The cemeteries (pictured above, bottom left corner) are unique and would be a must-see for me. The Hong Kong skyline is beautiful, but I’ve read that it is even more stunning […]

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6 Things I Want To See in Aggieland

I’m sitting here, watching Texas A&M play Auburn, and I’m already excited about next weekend because I’ll be in College Station, Texas, at the Texas A&M football game! It started out as a joke when I texted by brother, who is currently a student at Texas A&M, and asked him which football game he was going to take me to this season. Well, after a few back-and-forth texts, it was decided… I’m going to the last home game of the season. I booked a room through Airbnb (excited to meet my hosts) and booked my flight! I know my brother, […]

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Wanderlust Wednesday: Iceland

With winter approaching, why would someone dream of taking a trip to somewhere further north, like Iceland?  Simply this… it’s a beautiful place! Photo Source: Pinterest There are thermal baths, the Northern Lights, and such quaint villages and majestic scenery. There is whale watching, volcanos, and waterfalls. It looks like a simply stunning place to visit.   Phoro Source: My Domaine via Pinterest Iceland has a population of over 329,000, and is the most sparsely populated country in Europe.  It is volcanically and geologically active. It is warmed by the Gulf Stream, but its high latitude and marine influce still […]

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Wanderlust: The Beauty of India

The beauty of India can be seen in the architecture, the traditions, the culture, and the people of India. Movies like Marigold, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Eat Pray Love, Slumdog Millionaire, and The Darjeeling Limited provide outsiders like me with a glimpse of the reality and the beauty of India. Photo Source: Bohemian Design on Tumblr India has many destinations for people who want to experience the culture and traditions of this country. One can enjoy an elephant ride up to the Great Amber (Amer) Hindu Fort and Palace, buy brightly colored saris and trinkets at the Anjuan Flea […]

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