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As our overnight train from Budapest rolled into Prague, Emily and I waited in anticipation, looking through our large train window at the gloomy outside weather.  We had a long, busy day ahead and hoped we wouldn’t spend the entire day dodging rain showers.  Our AirBNB was a short walk from the train station and …

The New York Palace Cafe We began our final day in Budapest bright in early with breakfast at the famous New York Cafe.  I had seen pictures of the cafe online prior to planning our trip but imagined we would not have the time to make it by.  But after showing Emily the photos and …

With only one true full day in Budapest, we had packed a lot into our schedule of things to see and do.  We arose early at our AirBNB, ready to explore and conquer Budapest.  After stopping for a quick pastry and coffee, we walked from our lodging in Central Pest to the Siklo, our first …

Travel to Budapest We traveled to Budapest, Prague directly from a friend’s wedding in Dallas, TX in early May 2019.  Lucky for us, we were able to book our international flights for free with the use of credit card points thanks to our Chase Sapphire Reserve card.  What this meant, though, was a rather long …

Believe it or not, traveling with only a carry-on is very feasible no matter how big the adventure!  Bringing less luggage is cheaper, easier, and less worrisome.  We try to only carry on for every trip we embark on because it allows much more flexibility in travel plans.  Below I’ll explain the major advantages of …

The World Famous Simon Cabaret Well, this was a fun and interesting night!  After a long day on our Phi Phi Islands speedboat tour, we had one more stop to make before our Thailand trip was complete.  The Simon Cabaret is the most famous Ladyboy Show in Phuket.  That’s right, a ladyboy show.  But don’t …

Everyone knows that Thailand’s beaches are beautiful.  But to witness the most captivating and breathtaking scenery that Thailand has to offer, we needed to venture to the Phi Phi Islands.  Primarily large limestone cliffs emerging from the sea with some surrounding natural beach, these islands can be reached by speedboat from Phuket and are a popular …

A Morning in Old Phuket Town On Thursday morning, the fifth day of our trip, we once again tried (and failed) to sleep in a little.  Being abroad is just too exciting to waste time sleeping!  We ate breakfast at our hotel, the Hyatt Regency Kamala Beach, which allowed us the option of pre-purchasing our …

After spending hours in the Thailand heat at the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary, Emily and I were ready for a dip in the gigantic pool at the Hyatt Regency Kamala Beach.  Before doing so, though, we wanted to get our feet wet in the Andaman Sea.  Our hotel had a “beach” right across the street that …

How do you describe a day filled with more fun than you ever thought possible?  It was Ivorything we hoped it would be!  Ok, silly puns aside, this experience was an absolutely unforgettable one and definitely lived up to the hype.  Let me start by saying that we found the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary to be …