By this point, you guys are probably sick of hearing me say it — yes, there is more to do on little Koh Tao than just diving and partying!I’ve long been itching to try one of their land…
Central America Tops and Flops
This time last year, I was flying back to the USA after four months spent in one of my favorite pockets of planet earth: Central America. Over the course of five different trips, I’ve now bee…
Koh Tao Hotel Spotlight: Thalassa Hotel
So you’ve read all my gushing posts about Koh Tao, you’ve found yourself daydreaming of your own palm-fringed beach days, you’ve looked up flights, and now you’re island bou…
The Great Escape: Month 52 Roundup
Four weeks, four states. A road trip, a major festival, playing tour guide and logging quality time with my dad and my dog — it was a crazy busy month! It might have been hectic, but it was a…
How Am I Doing? Help Me Make This Place Better!
Just a short post today. Every six months I like to survey the community to get a sense of what’s working and what’s not. After all, I work for you and, as the site has grown from being…
Hike Your Heart Out Koh Tao: The Burmese Pagoda
Welcome to my newest Koh Tao series! Hiking is one of my favorite things to do on Koh Tao, and I try to hit a trail at least once a week when I’m on the island. While in many ways Koh Tao is …
13 Amazing Things to Do in India
As crazy as it sounds, I’ve never been to India. I know, right? It’s high up on my list of places to visit but, with so much to see, I’m just saving it for a time when I can have …
How These 5 People Found the Path to Their Dream Trip
Last year I announced a case study program in which I would work with a cross-section of readers and help them plan and organize their trips, walking them through all the stages of travel planning …
Why I Left NYC and Moved to Austin
I’ve been a New Yorker for the last three and half years. At least, as much as one who travels as much as I do can be called a local anywhere.Yet, as my lease expired and my roommates moved t…
See You On The Flip Side: A Review of the Flypside App
Is anyone else loving the new Facebook memories that pop up on your timeline every so often these days? Okay, I admit it, sometimes I’m cringing instead of laughing. Still, it’s always …