Juan Grey
Danang, Vietnam: A Long Time Coming.
This trip to Danang has been a long time coming for me. I caught wind of this low-key city on an episode of House Hunters International...
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International Blogs
"Once a year, go someplace you've never been before" ~ Dalai Lama
Juan Grey
Sep 82 min read
Bangkok: Survival of the Fittest.
My trip to Bangkok reminded me a lot of summertime back in the day in New York City...the streets were crowded, traffic ridiculous, sun...
Juan Grey
Jun 292 min read
Phuket: The Elephant in the Room.
I learned and experienced a lot during my first trip to Thailand! I couldn't wait to start writing about my experience in Phuket and...
Juan Grey
May 42 min read
Kuala Lumpur: What??
Traveling to Malaysia requires a stop at one of the most underrated and un-talked hidden gems of this side of East Asia. Read on to see...
Juan Grey
Apr 62 min read
Singapore: A New #1.
I have heard many great things about the Republic of Singapore leading up to my trip...and all of the rumors were true! This great nation...
Juan Grey
Feb 262 min read
Quito, Ecuador: Journey 2 Middle Earth.
One of my most unique and fun solo experiences of 2023 was to the Capital City of Ecuador, aka...“Mitad del Mundo,” or “Middle of the...
Juan Grey
Dec 30, 20233 min read
Year of Travel 2023.
This recap of my Year of Travel in 2023 is a new blog I am starting that I believe would be beneficial to my followers and even myself...
Juan Grey
Oct 1, 20232 min read
Turkey: The Real Rocky Mountain High.
My journey to Turkey started in Cappadocia and ended in Istanbul. Between the mountains and the capital city of this beautiful country, 2...
Juan Grey
Sep 1, 20232 min read
Petra: I Came…I Climbed…I Conquered!
One of the 7 Wonders of the World...Petra was an amazing journey and more challenging than I bargained for! So after my 2 days spent in...
Juan Grey
Jul 1, 20232 min read
Brussels: Beer, Chocolate, Waffles, and Fries...Oh My!
Did you think that Brussels was just a vegetable on your plate? Think again! This year, I made a pit stop in Brussels, Belgium for 24...
Juan Grey
Jun 1, 20232 min read
Budapest: Don’t Let the Name Fool You.
You might have been like me and have not heard much about this oddly named city. I was greatly surprised by my experience in Budapest....
Juan Grey
May 1, 20232 min read
Paris: Even Better the 3rd Time Around.
Every time I go to Paris, I experience something different from the last time. This time around...I call this the Arc de Triumph...
Juan Grey
Apr 5, 20233 min read
Israel: The Holy Land.
After years of planning, delays, and waiting thru a pandemic...I finally got to make my pilgrimage to Israel! This trip was definitely...
Juan Grey
Feb 2, 20233 min read
Prague: Old Place…New Time.
The Capital City of the Czech Republic is the largest city they have with a population of about 1.3 million people for good reason...once...
Juan Grey
Jan 1, 20232 min read
Berlin: If These Walls Could Talk.
Deutschland! I've always wanted to visit Germany and see all the history I have only read about in books and seen afar from movies and...
Juan Grey
Dec 17, 20222 min read
Amsterdam: The Most Unique City in the World.
Amsterdam is known for a lot of things...some you may already be familiar with, others not so much. Either way, let me explain what I...
Juan Grey
Dec 2, 20222 min read
Cartagena: One Big Party.
Colorful neighborhoods, beautiful artwork, and great food surrounded by the ocean. Cartagena has a vibe that is unmatched by other...
Juan Grey
Oct 1, 20222 min read
Panama: Home Sweet Home.
Few people are aware that my nationality is part Panamanian. Although I did not grow up there, my roots and upbringing stem from the very...
Juan Grey
Jul 31, 20222 min read
Guatapé: Colombia's Hidden Gem.
I almost made this an additional blurb under my Medellin post...but after looking over all of my pictures and recalling my adventure...I...
Juan Grey
Jun 7, 20222 min read
Colombia: Breaking Bad...PT.2
Medellin...once known as the capital of drug traffickers, none more infamous than Pablo Escobar. Medellin has taken many years to emerge...
Juan Grey
May 25, 20222 min read
Colombia: Breaking Bad...PT.1
So you think Colombia is all about Narcos and Terrorist Drug Lords? Let me tell you what Colombia is doing to break all those bad...
Juan Grey
Mar 31, 20223 min read
Athens: Old City, New City Vibe.
I did not know much about Athens outside of visiting the Acropolis...but having made the journey to Greece, and taking in this...
Juan Grey
Jan 2, 20223 min read
Cairo: Do as the Egyptians do.
The Great Pyramids of Giza...as seen on TV, in Movies, on Postcards, you name it...one of the most easily recognizable landmarks on...
Juan Grey
Dec 2, 20214 min read
Peru/Machu Picchu: A Destination within a Destination.
I have to say Peru or Machu Picchu was never high on my list of places to visit, but having heard about it enough, seeing the footage,...
Juan Grey
Sep 30, 20214 min read
Dubai.
No need for a catchy subtitle to reel you in! Dubai has grown a great reputation of its own over the past few years as a top destination...
Juan Grey
Jul 14, 20212 min read
London: 10 Things You MUST DO!
My trip to London was my first journey into International territory. Although I only spent 3 days in the United Kingdom, I managed to...
Juan Grey
May 1, 20212 min read
Buenos Aires: 5 Things you must do.
The Capital of Argentina, Buenos Aires...is known for quite a few things. Some you may be aware of and some you might not be...I'm here...
Juan Grey
Apr 17, 20212 min read
Rio De Janeiro: A Place Like No Other.
Rio De Janeiro had been on my travel list for many years, and when I finally got there it did not disappoint! From the sun, the beaches,...
Juan Grey
Nov 28, 20203 min read
Rome: The Eternal City.
Rome has plenty of must-sees and do's that will keep you occupied for days. My 4-day stay in Rome was a whirlwind experience that...
Juan Grey
Nov 28, 20202 min read
Paris for Beginners: 5 Things you must do.
Hands down Paris is one of my favorite destinations. I have been to Paris twice now over the past few years and I can honestly say it's...
Juan Grey
Nov 28, 20202 min read
The Everlasting Magic of Barcelona.
Before visiting Barcelona, I can say I didn't know much about this great city. I just heard from a select few travelers and celebrities...
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