Fat Dragon Cantonese Cuisine in Austin

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I had the pleasure of visiting Fat Dragon in north Austin over the past weekend, and the decision is final: Fat Dragon is the best Chinese food in Austin. Best known for their array of delicious dumplings, the Fat Dragon menu is several pages long and packed with delicious entrees. Fat Dragon is more of a hole-in-the-wall type place, tucked in an unassuming shopping center off 183 and Spicewood Springs in NW Austin. It's well worth the drive despite being about 20 minutes north of … [Read more...]

How to Visit Flamingo Beach in Aruba

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How to visit the flamingo beach in Aruba was at the very top of my pre-vacation research while planning my first trip to Aruba last year. Flamingos have always been one of my favorite animals so the chance to see them up close was a must-do for me, and it should be for you, too!  The famous flamingos live on a private island known as Renaissance Island, located just offshore from mainland Aruba. While Renaissance Island is technically only open to guests staying at the Renaissance Hotel, you … [Read more...]

Afternoon Tea at the Scoff & Banter Tea Rooms in London

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One of the very best things to do in England is an afternoon tea at the Scoff & Banter Tea Rooms in London. Afternoon tea is a quintessential British tradition and a must-do for first time visitors to London. There are dozens of afternoon tea choices available throughout London, but I chose the tea service at Scoff & Banter due to its location, menu, and pricing. It was a great decision!  Afternoon Tea Menu at Scoff & Banter Scoff & Banter offers three menu options: a … [Read more...]

Renting a Car in Costa Rica: Everything You Need to Know

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Renting a car in Costa Rica is the easiest way to get around the country. However, there are a few things you should know before you go! All the pictures I’ve inserted throughout this post are photos I snapped while driving along the road in Costa Rica — things I would have never been able to stop and look at if I was stuffed in a shuttle bus ;) Is Renting a Car in Costa Rica Safe? The number one thing I've been asked about renting a car in Costa Rica is safety, especially for solo female … [Read more...]

Costa Rica Waterfalls: Hiking to the Oropendola

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The Oropendola is one of my favorite (yet mostly unknown!) Costa Rica waterfalls. Costa Rica is known for its abundance of picturesque waterfalls amid lush, tropical rainforest. Located throughout the country, it’s possible to see several waterfalls during your Costa Rica trip. Located within Rincon de la Vieja National Park in northern Costa Rica, the Oropendola is one of the easiest waterfalls to see in Costa Rica, but absolutely one of the most rewarding! It’s also the only waterfall in … [Read more...]