a travel blog
Visiting the Alsace region of northeastern France was a bit of a last-minute decision, but it ended up being one of our favorite parts in Europe—and even of the whole trip. First of all, the scenery was simply breathtaking: rolling hills, an array of autumn colors from fading greens to deep reds, expansive plains and farmlands that would stretch for […]
Heading to the brewery of a world-famous beer in Belgium with a group of great friends—it’s hard to beat that for what to do on a Monday. After Amsterdam, we took a pleasant train ride through the countryside to Ghent, a medieval-meets-modern city in Belgium. We met up with our friends Lisa and Kalpin here and spent a wonderful half-day […]
It may be too soon to say this definitively, but Amsterdam has been my favorite city in Europe so far. Picturesque canals, whimsical tilting houses, a laid back vibe, and plenty of good cheese to eat—Amsterdam has it all. And it was great exploring the city with our friends Lauren and Cody! Here were some of my favorite things about […]
I was so excited to get to Hanoi because we were meeting up with our friends Margaret and Jessica! It was great to explore the lively Vietnamese capital with them—from simply catching up in local cafes to brainstorming Hanoi-related puns (e.g., bringin’ “ha-noise”) while taking in the sights and sounds the Old Quarter. The city’s Old Quarter is always on the […]
After every country we visit, Vikram writes about our overall experiences and highlights. Here’s his take on Malaysia! Malaysia has the best food, as I’ve repeatedly told anyone who would listen. This is a fact. For whatever reason, it hasn’t really taken off in America, but Malaysia’s famous street food scene should put it on the travel list of any […]
One of the best parts of our travels so far has been the opportunity to spend so much time with our families abroad. Visiting family was always a “pillar” of our trip, and I’m glad we spent two months across Australia, the Philippines, and Malaysia doing just that. For Malaysia, it was my first time visiting the country and meeting Vikram’s extended family […]
Located in the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, the Batu Caves house Hindu shrines within their massive limestone chambers. Vikram had only visited once before when he was a kid and this was my first time in Malaysia, so we definitely wanted to make the trip out—it is one of the holiest Hindu sites outside of India and is a beautiful […]
The twin peaks of the Petronas Towers stands as the dominant symbol of Malaysia and tower over all else in Kuala Lumpur. While it’s not hard to see them from most places across the city, there’s nothing quite like visiting these architectural wonders up close and personal. Our first close-up was over Sunday night drinks with Vikram’s cousins at the popular […]