Adventures of a girl on a budget
Hidden in the jungles of Bali near Ubud is a stunning waterfall where visitors can lounge in the pool underneath, letting the thundering waters crash down around you. I took some time to ‘chase waterfalls’ one morning in Ubud and visited the majestic Tegenungan Waterfall. The Waterfall The waterfall is located only about 10 minutes […] Read more…
Literally five minutes from the bustling center of Ubud, is the Campuhan Ridge Walk, a quiet and easy hike where you can almost forget that you are so close to a city full of people. To me, it looked and felt how Bali must have been before it became known as a tourist destination. My boyfriend and […] Read more…
Since as long as I can remember, I have had a sweet tooth. Make that a major sweet tooth. To me, dinner is not complete without some dessert. And there are some days, though I hate to admit it, where dessert is my dinner (chocolate waffles with ice cream, anyone…?). That being said, I celebrated my birthday […] Read more…
Movies are a great way to escape reality, if only for a few hours, and travel to other worlds or even across time. One of my absolute favorite movie theaters in Chicago is the old-school Logan Theatre, located on Milwaukee avenue. This theatre, open since 1915, shows classic films as well as current blockbuster hits, […] Read more…
Video games just aren’t what they used to be. Remember the good old days of Pacman and pinball? Thank goodness for places like Emporium Arcade Bar to keep the past alive! With a location in Wicker Park and another in Logan Square, Emporium boasts of having over 40 classic arcade games, such as NBA Jam: Tournament […] Read more…
Kuang Si Waterfall is a must-see when visiting the charming town of Luang Prabang in Laos. Located 30-40 minutes outside of the city, this waterfall is a great place for a dip on a hot day or to just marvel at some absolutely beautiful nature. Getting There Getting to the waterfall is not difficult at […] Read more…