On my second day in Hanoi I had signed up for a street food tour with the appropriately named Hanoi Street Food Tours.It turned out to be the best thing I did in Hanoi.
Author: Tianna Gratta
Hi, I am Tianna. I have been traveling regularly now for over 10 years and with a degree in Journalism I have managed to combine the things I love most in life to make this blog.
Travel : A Letter of Encouragement to Myself
This post is selfish. You might not want to read it. It is a letter to myself to help me get thru a break up of sorts. I am making a huge life decision. Everything will be shifting and right now I am both exhilarated and frightened. I need to keep reassuring myself that I…
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Since I was in high school I have been obsessed with the Harry Potter series. Once I started reading them I could not put them down. J.K. Rowling you just might be my hero.I would wait anxiously for each book to come out and read them slowly because I did not want them to end….
Nuremberg : Go for the Gingerbread Stay for the History
On my second trip through Germany I wanted to tack a city on that I had never been to before. After a short amount of pondering I ended up choosing Nuremberg. My deep love for all things World War II and the fact that this was the home of gingerbread had me sold quickly .
Tip: Why I prefer hostels.
Every time I go abroad people act surprised when I tell them I will be staying at a hostel. They ask me if they are safe or how I know they aren’t dirty. I realize that too many people have watched the movie Hostel and consider that real life.
Islands of the Yucatan
The best part of travel is exploring. The possibility if finding something mostly unknown and untouched by anyone else. The unique experience of discovery.
War and Travel
The world is not as dangerous as you think. Of course if you watch the news you might believe otherwise. I try not to pay too much attention to the media when it comes to ,well, pretty much anything. Most places are not nearly as scary as they try to make it out to be….
Resort Living in Mexico
In honor of my return to Mexico last week. I have always said I dislike staying on resorts. I think it is the worst way to see a country. I also get that a lot of people aren’t going to Mexico for the culture but for the beaches. Inclusive resorts are great for that. All…
Advice: How to Pack for Your Trip
If you’re going to Europe or anywhere for that matter. One of the cheapest and best ways to do it is to backpack. You live a little less luxuriously but when you want to see all the world has to offer spending untold amounts on hotel rooms doesn’t seem worth it. I mean how much…
Old Westbury Gardens from Flowers to Pumpkins
For years I have lived about 20 minutes from one of the most visited sights on Long Island and never went.The Old westbury Gardens are visited by thousands of people a year. Every year I say this is the year. Then guess what happens? I don’t go.
3 Ways to Avoid the High Prices of Broadway
When you come to New York what is one of the first things you think of? Empire State Building? World Trade Center? Most likely one thing you think of is Broadway shows. I know I always think about going to shows. I live an hour train ride from the city and barely ever go to…
5 Perfect Places for Solo Travellers
I have never had a guest poster before. I was approached by Holiday Lettings to put an post up that I felt fit my readership. I was excited to try something different and this article is perfect for my new found love of solo travel! Hope you enjoy it.
