A Summer Week in Seoul: What I did

My sister and I started watching Korean drama last year, and I swear nothing good would come out of watching too much of those dramas. For instance, I started eating a lot more of noodles, kimchi, and rice cakes. Like, a lot more. Anyone noticed how in the dramas, there are always noodles? Perhaps that’s…

How Japan Amazed Me 

1. Bathroom! Two words: Butt. Spray. Wherever you go, bathroom is the best place you see. Each stall got butt spray and automatic flush and everything else you never even thought you’d need. And there’s butt spray!!!! It’s insane and I’d love to have one installed in my house someday. Like, what on earth is…

My Short Embarrassing Plane Story

Five hours had passed, and we had three more to go. I was on my way to Zurich on a connecting overnight flight to Delhi. I took Swiss air, so let me just say, I was well fed, very much bloated, and over-hydrated. I had to visit ‘le petit coin’. After contemplating about going or not…

5 Things NOT to [bring] at airport checkpoints

By Daniella Djiogan   Disclaimer: Some of these are common sense, while some aren’t.   1.) Certain food:  Meat, fruits, and certain eatables with a peculiar smell to them.  2.) Liquids in your carry-on: Water, alcohol, perfume, lotion, etc. This particular one is quite obvious. 3.)  Long Boots: Since it’s winter, it’s quite unavoidable to a…

15 Kinds of people you’ll see on a Plane

 By Daniella Djiogan   Disclaimer: These are just a few things I have noticed while traveling. There is more to this list, but let’s leave that for later. Enjoy!   1.) Those who wait till the end of the journey to talk to the ones seated next to them: This is basically the type of person who would rather not have…

Day 5: Agra Fort and the Beautiful Taj Mahal

By Daniella Djiogan A day earlier, we had arrived at Agra, a city filled with anxious tourist ready to explore the famous Taj Mahal. This city was also one for pickpockets who came in the form of adorkable little kids who could certainly diverge your attention from your wallet. Before the sun rose that day,…