Category: Destinations

Belize, Central America, Solo Travel

THE CAYE TO MY HEART: WHY YOU’LL FALL IN LOVE WITH CAYE CAULKER

by Rachel En Route August 13, 2018 3 Comments

If you read my previous post here, you’ll know that I preferred the island of Caye Caulker in Belize, over the ever-popular Ambergris Caye. The truth is, many tourists find Caye Caulker “boring” once they spend time on Ambergris Caye. For me, that simply wasn’t the case. I immediately wanted to return to Caye Caulker after only a couple hours on Ambergris Caye. As always, it comes down to personal preference, but today I’m sharing why I think you’ll fall in love with Caye Caulker.  Continue Reading

Asia, South Korea

Ikseon-dong: The Trendiest {Tourist-Free} Neighborhood in Seoul

by Rachel En Route July 25, 2018 4 Comments

Before arriving to Seoul, Gena was told about a trendy neighborhood called Ikseon-dong from her Korean co-teacher. She described it as ‘up-and-coming’ and not quite as touristy when compared to other major neighborhoods in Seoul: Hongdae, Itaewon, Meyong-dong {to name a few}. From that point on, the two of us made it a priority to check it out for ourselves.  Continue Reading

Asia, Europe, London, New York, North America, Recollections En Route, South Korea

RECOLLECTIONS EN ROUTE: A TALE OF TWO CITIES

by Rachel En Route July 20, 2018 No Comments

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. – Charles Dickens

Which happens to describe my experience living in London and New York perfectly. I think back to the state in which I arrived to both of these two cities. The technical differences outweigh the similarities, and yet in retrospect I think my intentions ran parallel on both ventures.  Continue Reading

New York, North America, Travel Tips, USA

The Secret to Mastering the New York City Subway System

by Rachel En Route July 18, 2018 No Comments

Since living abroad, I always pride myself on my ability to navigate public transportation. That being said, the New York subway system gave me a run for my money. It took me longer than I expected to master the underground world of old train cars and rat-ridden tracks. Even now, I have moments of confusion, frantic episodes of refreshing my phone, and entering the wrong platform. Today I am sharing my tips on how to successfully ride the New York City subway. Continue Reading

New York, North America, Travel Tips, USA

Visiting New York City: 21 Practical Tips

by Rachel En Route July 16, 2018 No Comments

New York City is a city unlike any other I’ve ever been to. Getting to live within the walls of the concrete jungle last year was an absolute dream come true for me. That being said, it was by no means perfect. Through a lot of trial and error, I eventually felt like I had a grip on the way things operated in New York. Today, I am here to share my knowledge with you.  Continue Reading