So, some of you may know I had amazing intentions of a whole week full of conservation-minded content. Unfortunately, cellular data service and wifi signals in Egypt have both been far weaker and r…
How to Get Around Australia on the Cheap
With Australia being over seven million square kilometers, it takes a long time to get around the country. Considering the large distances, it’s no wonder few people end up traveling the whol…
My 7 Reasons to Visit Iceland
Iceland. It’s a land of sheep, the northern lights, volcanoes with unpronounceable names (try saying Eyjafjallajökull), majestic waterfalls, craggy mountains, and otherworldly landscapes…
Once-in-a-Lifetime Luxury at the Caribbean’s First Over-The-Water Villas
So, you guys already know I’m obsessed with Jamaica, right? Many times on this blog, I’ve listed a road trip around this reggae-and-rum-soaked isle as one of my bucket list trips, and I…
Celebrating Earth Week! A Guide to Carbon Offsets for Travelers
Guys, I am crazy in love. No, this isn’t a confessional post about my personal life (but those are fun too). I’m in love with this planet we are so lucky to exist in. Like, not to get t…
How You Can Help Create the Next Generation of Responsible Travelers
Travel gives us perspective, challenges our expectations, and opens the door to new possibilities. It forces us to see the world and ourselves in a more profound way. I believe that it makes us bet…
The Culture Shock of Coming Home
I’ve been back in the United States for a week and a half now and it’s been a weird transition. Though this is my second time coming back home from overseas, it is no less strange. When…
The Top 15 Historical Sites in the World
The world is filled with mind-blowing man made wonders out there. Over the thousands of years of human history, we’ve produced some pretty amazing stuff, even if, sadly, not all of it has las…
Visiting Taipei 101
I’m scared of heights. It’s not so much being high up that scares me, it’s more the fear of falling. Hike with me up a mountain and watch me stay far away from any edge. I once we…
Total Travel Disasters: Lost License Edition
Since I started my little “Total Travel Disasters” series, I’ve highlighted travel meltdowns in which I was, more or less, an unwitting victim. Getting screwed with a broken campe…