Tag: Markets

• The Ultimate Thailand Bucket List!

  

  Visiting Thailand and don’t even know where to begin planning? Below is the ULTIMATE bucket list to make the most of your time in this amazing country! 1. Visit a floating market in the canals of Bangkok 2. Learn Muay Thai (Thai Boxing) 3. Eat delicious street food all day, every day 4. Get up…

  Sylvia Torkelson

  April 9, 2024

  Thailand

  backpacking, bangkok, beach, bucket list, bucketlist, elephants, female, Gap Year, islands, Markets, national park, scubadive, snorkel, solo travel, swim, temple, Thailand, travel, yoga

• 10 Unmissable Road Trips to take from Cairns

  

  Tropical North Queensland is an incredible section of the Australian Eastern Coast with an endless amount of things to see and do. Below is a list of my top 10 road trips you must take if you’re around Cairns! How to rent a car in Cairns if you’re under 21: If you’re a young traveler…

  Sylvia Torkelson

  July 10, 2023

  Australia, Cairns, Queensland

  carins, daintree, day trips, female, Gap Year, hike, Markets, national park, rainforest, solo travel, travel, waterfall

• How to Village Hop Around Lake Atitlan

  

  Lake Atitlan, Guatemala is known as the deepest lake in Central America and was formed by a supervolcanic eruption 84,000 years ago. The lake is situated in the Sierra Madre mountain range and is still home to many Guatemalans who keep ancient Mayan traditions alive. Lake Atitlan is surrounded by various villages that each have…

  Sylvia Torkelson

  February 23, 2023

  Guatemala, Lake Atitlan

  adrenaline, city hop, culture, food, Gap Year, Guatemala, hikes, lake, Lake Atitlan, Markets, nature, solo travel, swim, travel

• 3 Days in Cairns and Surrounding Areas

  

  Cairns is not a massive city but it is certainly enjoyable! It is a popular tourist destination due to its year-round tropical climate and easy access to both the Great Barrier Reef and the Northeastern rainforests. The coastal town is not huge and can be fully enjoyed in about 3-4 days, however, I know plenty…

  Sylvia Torkelson

  February 23, 2023

  Australia, Cairns, Queensland

  aquarium, Australia, female, food, Gap Year, Great Barrier Reef, hike, itinerary, kangaroos, koalas, kuranda, lagoon, Markets, national park, outlook, railway, scuba, snorkel, solo travel, travel, waterfalls

• Must Dos in Melbourne

  

  Melbourne is the capital of Victoria and is the second most populous city in Australia. The city has a rich history as it was home to First Nation People for over 40,000 years and eventually became a hub for arriving immigrants. Melbourne is a young and bustling city with constant events and activities going on…

  Sylvia Torkelson

  January 26, 2023

  Australia, Melbourne, Victoria

  Australia, beach, beaches, chinatown, City, Gap Year, garden, graffiti, mall, Markets, Melbourne, museums, night life, solo travel, travel, Victoria

• Things to do in Antigua

  

  Antigua, Guatemala was a colonial city founded by Spanish conquistadores in 1543, who originally named it Santiago de los Caballeros. Today the city is an UNESCO World Heritage Site and a stunning place to visit. Hike some Volcanos! Antigua is surrounded by volcanos, several of which are so big you can see them from anywhere…

  Sylvia Torkelson

  January 24, 2023

  Antigua, Guatemala

  Antigua, City, Gap Year, Guatemala, hikes, Markets, solo travel, travel, Volcanos