Sunday, September 18, 2016

Get Compensated for Bus Delays-- Fight for Your Rights!

My journey from Cologne to Rothenburg with Flixbus did not go as planned. We arrived at the Leverkusen Mitte station 15 minutes before the departure time but after 30 minutes waiting in the rain, I knew that I would be dealing with another bus delay.

Saturday, September 17, 2016

8 Reasons to Visit Chateau du Clos Lúce (Leonardo da Vinci's House), Amboise

“Here Leonardo, you will be free to dream, to think and to work.”
The kings of Loire Valley had been looking up to Italy for it’s Renaissance ideas. To further incorporate renaissance into French life, inviting the Italian renaissance man seemed to be the best idea, and King François I did just that. 
Close Luce

Thursday, September 15, 2016

How To Do Train Ticket Refund (SNCF)

A lot of my friends were in awe when I said I've successfully done a SNCF Train Ticket Refund. I did not know it is such a complicated process (some say impossible) but it did take 3 months for them to refund me. Here is exactly what happened. 

Wednesday, September 14, 2016

France: 11 Reasons Why You Should Visit the Royal Château of Amboise, Loire Valley

A fan of French Chateau like me? Then you should never miss the Royal Chateau of Amboise, rising elegantly above the bank of the Loire River. Here are 11 reasons in BOLD, why you should jump on a train to Amboise. 
Royal Chateau of Amboise

Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Local's Secrets (16) : Jen's Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh has so much more to offer than the typical tourist spots. Get off the beaten path and interact with Cambodian people, check out local markets, try foods you’ve never seen before; you’ll be glad you did!  


Phnom Penh

Sunday, September 11, 2016

My Travel Playlist: Best Songs For The Wanderers

Empowering songs to keep myself on track, 
Purely fun songs to remind myself about the pursuit of happiness, 
Songs about time and life, priorities and so much more, 
this is my ultimate playlist during my travels.  

Friday, September 9, 2016

Guide to Long-Distance (Overnight) Buses in Europe

When it comes to mode of traveling in Europe, bus travel is not on the top of your list. I get it, most visitors to Europe wouldn’t want to deal with the double-digit travel hours and risk arriving at their dream destinations looking like a total wreck. But the truth is, in most countries in South East Europe especially, long-distance bus travel is unavoidable. In some case, it might even be the only transportation option you’ve got! Long-distance bus travels could be enjoyable (It doesn't have to be miserable, really!). There, I’ve said it. And on top of that, it is the cheapest way to travel through Europe!
Europe long distance bus,megabus, flixbus.

Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Local's Secrets (15) : Ellen's Kansas City

Kansas City has stopped apologizing for being a mid-size Midwestern US city, and has started celebrating everything that makes it awesome. A hidden gem in America’s heartland, it boasts an ever-growing list of museums, art hubs, barbecue restaurants, independent shops, breweries, cycling routes and more.

Saturday, September 3, 2016

8 Reasons You Have a Hard Time Making New Friends While Traveling.

There are no secrets in how to make new friends on the road but If you’ve done any of these following mistakes (intentionally or unintentionally), chances are, you won’t be able to keep those new people you meet as friends. 
Please don’t do these if you want to make new friends  

Thursday, September 1, 2016

10 Hashtag to Mentally Travel The World While You Are Stuck In The Office

Revealing my top 10 favorite travel #hashtag on Instagram to stalk while I am not traveling. I'll let the photos speak for themselves!