Wanderbliss

Jersey: Island living with a UK twist

Cheylene — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:37:49 +0000

I didn’t know what to expect when I booked a weekend getaway with my significant other to Jersey Island. Sitting somewhere between England and France, it’s a tiny speck of land mostly known for being a tax haven. Upon our …

Travel Tip: Bag in a Backpack

Cheylene — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 20:16:57 +0000

Sometimes the simplest solutions are the most effective. Over the past few months, I’ve been using what I call a “Bag in a Bag” technique when packing for trips. It’s an incredibly basic solution that makes traveling more efficient. Here’s …

How I’ve Changed Since Leaving America

Cheylene — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 14:01:37 +0000

With my significant other (who I’ve dubbed my “life partner”) back in the States for a brief visit to the motherland, I was faced with the realisation that I have not graced America with my presence in 15 months. Surely …

Beautiful Bruges

Cheylene — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 18:04:37 +0000

Not even Winter’s icy grip could shield the fairy-tale city of Bruges from waves of tourists. Long known in Europe as the most intact and well-preserved medieval town, its popularity skyrocketed after the film In Bruges was released. So, when …

In Pictures: Grote Markt (Grand Place) in Brussels, Belgium

Cheylene — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:58:31 +0000

Touted as one of the most beautiful squares in Europe, the Grote Markt (Grand Place) in Belgium’s capitol city of Brussels lived up to its expectations. Even on a cold, wintery and grey day, I was blown away at the …

Day Trip: Windsor Castle

Cheylene — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:16:03 +0000

Windsor Castle Details Getting There: Trains leave approx. every half hour from Paddington Station in London to Windsor & Eton Central Station. Round-trip fare is approx. 9GBP. Plan your journey here. Admission Fee: £17 when the State Apartments are open. …

Eliminating Digital Baggage when Traveling

Cheylene — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:06:37 +0000

Technology can be both a blessing and a burden when it comes to traveling. Sure, it’s great to have the ability to take thousands of pictures, edit and store them, but carrying around all that precious data can be a …

A Year in the Old World and a New Apartment – 2011 Recap

Cheylene — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 12:27:42 +0000

2011 marks the first year I’ve spent outside of America since I was a wee little one and oh what a year it’s been! Working backwards from today, here’s a recap of my first full year in the old world. …

In Pictures: Bangkok Flooding

Cheylene — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 02:17:18 +0000

To donate to the Thai Red cross, please go HERE. To view more images, check out my flickr set here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/wanderbliss/sets/72157627838784131/ It just so happens that my 3-month trip to Thailand has overlapped with the worst floods in the country …

Bangkok’s Grand Palace in Pictures

Cheylene — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 02:33:03 +0000

Located along the banks of the Chao Praya River, Bangkok’s Grand Palace is undoubtedly the city’s most famous attraction. Containing intricate and distinctive Thai architecture from the 1700s, the palace is a disorienting maze of lovingly restored murals and tile …