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We want to “Go with Oh” to Prague!

We want to go for the weird and wonderful side of Prague. You’re probably thinking, “You guys aren’t even done with Asia and already thinking of the next destination?” Yes, that we are. Thanks to “Go with Oh”, we are currently sitting on our roof top guest house in Pushkar, India daydreaming about Europe in… Read more…

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How To: Party in Ibiza

Partying in Ibiza? Know what to expect when you hit this island. As a reward to myself for finishing my MBA program, I took a boys’ trip to Spain. And since I missed out on a lot of party opportunities being pre-occupied with school and work, I figured I’d make it up at where else, but… Read more…

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Kickin’ It in Mykonos

Want to party it up in Mykonos? Just don’t come in October! Apparently, the party does stop in Mykonos. Off season is really off here in Mykonos. The tourists are all gone, so are the locals. Shops — closed. The few that stick around open for business when cruise ships, that’s us, pull into port. We… Read more…

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What we ate in Milan, Italy

Despite our travel hiccups, we arrived in Milan in time for dinner! As much as I would have loved to call it a night after our 5 hour delay out of SFO and 1 missed flight in Frankfurt (we were suppose to arrive early morning), I’m glad my obsessive planning finally paid off. Dinner was… Read more…

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Rome | Best of Europe 2006

Rome, You Had Me at Ciao Bella!

It’s no secret. I am head over heels for all things Roma! I love this city. You can walk the city streets at any time of day and feel like you’re stepping back a moment in time. Everything about this city excites me — the uninterrupted history, the people, the fashion, the architecture, the cobblestone… Read more…

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Weekend Getaway in Cinque Terre, Italy

Cinque Terre — the perfect refuge to the most romantic Italian getaway. I’d like to point out, this isn’t quite how we spent our 72 hours in the Italian Riviera. And by not quite I meant we did it backwards. Given a second chance, I’d flip it and reverse it. So here it is, our… Read more…

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Spacin’ Out in Amsterdam

Want the most eclectic, forbidden food trippin’ experience — head to Amsterdam! I am proud to say, I have never experimented with drugs, ever! I’ve tried vaping coast clouds ejuice but never a joint. That is until now. Let me start by saying, we did not come for the weed! Though I wouldn’t say the thought… Read more…

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Fete de la Musique | Paris 2006

Fete de la Musique in Paris

If you’re heading to Paris, make sure to come on June 21st! We arrived in Paris early morning from Barcelona on a random normal day. Or so we thought. And after checking in to our hotel, grabbing a quick bite and doing a little shopping, Parisian- style, we realized today was not any other normal… Read more…

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Meet Ayse: The Best Guide in Istanbul

Want to have a great cultural experience in Istanbul? Book with Ayse! Meet Ayse! She’s fun and smart and personable. She is informative and a wealth of knowledge. Here are a few more reasons why we think Ayse is pretty awesome: Responsive: Ayse will reply back. And quick. Speaks English: She speaks English very well — something… Read more…

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Top 5 Street Eats in Istanbul

The World’s Best Street Food? That’s a heavy title to live up to. And since we haven’t quite made our way around the world (not yet), Istanbul will hold the raining champion title for now. Here are our top 5 picks for the best street eats in Istanbul, Turkey. In no particular order. Kumpir Baked… Read more…

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