I just returned from a one week trip and I’ll share my honest opinion of traveling to Egypt as a woman. I’ve visited over 70 countries, with about a dozen being Muslim-majority countries. I mainly travel solo and have always been incredibly fond of countries throughout the Middle-East, constantly dispelling misconceptions in my blog posts … Traveling to Egypt as a Woman: What to Expect & Tips Read More » The post Traveling to Egypt as a Woman: What to Expect & Tips appeared first on Bohemian Vagabond - Jacki Ueng ..read more

When I refer to “Asian Restaurants”, it is technically misleading as over 95% of the land in Turkey belongs to the Asian continent. So technically, Turkish Food as well as most Middle-Eastern and Arab Food is also “Asian Food”. But the general population today refers “Asian Food” as East and Southeast Asia, so we’ll go … Best Asian Restaurants in Istanbul Read More » The post Best Asian Restaurants in Istanbul appeared first on Bohemian Vagabond - Jacki Ueng ..read more

When traveling abroad, one of the intimidating aspects is getting around in your new destination. Taxis in Istanbul has historically had a bad reputation for ripping off tourists. After living in Turkey for over a year, I feel comfortable taking taxis in Istanbul at any time of the day or night. Taxis are SAFE to … Taking Taxis in Istanbul Read More » The post Taking Taxis in Istanbul appeared first on Bohemian Vagabond - Jacki Ueng ..read more

Since the Covid-19 Pandemic started, Turkey was one of the few countries in the world that kept its borders wide open to international travelers since June 2020. They also had the loosest guidelines for entry. There was a period between December 2020 to around April 2020 when restaurants were not allowing dine-ins, but takeouts allowed. … Logistics of Traveling to Turkey in 2022 Read More » The post Logistics of Traveling to Turkey in 2022 appeared first on Bohemian Vagabond - Jacki Ueng ..read more

At first thought or glance, getting around Istanbul can seem intimidating. But once you familiarize yourself with all the available options, Istanbul is one of the best cities to navigate through via Public Transport and Walking. It’s safe, easy, affordable and straight forward. As a solo female traveler in Istanbul, I have felt safe in … A Tourist’s Guide to Getting around Istanbul Read More » The post A Tourist’s Guide to Getting around Istanbul appeared first on Bohemian Vagabond - Jacki Ueng ..read more

Travel and Financial Freedom Episode Summary: I take you on a journey growing up in Los Angeles in a Taiwanese-Chinese-American immigrant home, living in a diverse community, and the strong desire to travel the world. We discuss my professional career path to becoming a Real Estate Title Rep, how I built my initial client base, … Podcast Interview with The Maverick Show Read More » The post Podcast Interview with The Maverick Show appeared first on Bohemian Vagabond - Jacki Ueng ..read more

There are many similarities between Turkish and Arabic culture and cuisine due to its geography, religion, history, shared ingredients and spices. However, there are plenty of dishes that are considered distinctly Turkish or Arabic. And of course, Arabic dishes have variations throughout its 22 countries, down to its smaller towns and villages. For those searching … Indulging in the Best Arabic Food in Istanbul Read More » The post Indulging in the Best Arabic Food in Istanbul appeared first on Bohemian Vagabond - Jacki Ueng ..read more

Dalyan, in the southwest of Turkey, is the sort of town one goes to completely unplug. Once a small fishing village, Dalyan has not lost its quaint village charm. Today, the tranquil vibes remain and is a less traveled area than the major touristic trail. I hadn’t heard of Dalyan until two kindred spirits highly, … Dalyan: The Quaint Riverside of South Turkey Read More » The post Dalyan: The Quaint Riverside of South Turkey appeared first on Bohemian Vagabond - Jacki Ueng ..read more