My visit to New Zealand a few months ago marked my second time in the country. Much had changed in the half decade since I had been there. The country was more crowded and expensive with the sleepy…
Feeling like Ohana with Kaimana Divers in Oahu
Love to dive? Nab one of the last three spots on my Wander Women: Dive + Yoga Retreat in Koh Tao, Thailand! After kissing my land-lubber boyfriend goodbye in Maui and heading back to Oahu solo, the…
How to Be More Interesting While Traveling
One of the most common questions I get asked by new travelers is, “Will it be hard to meet people when I’m traveling?” Not everyone is outgoing, extroverted, or comfortable in soc…
Unusual Place of the Month: The Catacombs of Paris
Underneath the city of Paris, you’ll find a honeycomb of tunnels. The tunnel system is a giant maze and no one knows quite how many tunnels or chambers there are out there. Paris is, after al…
Flying High in New Zealand’s Fiordland
“I love ’em,” I said gripping the seat of the plane tightly.“Well, just picture turbulence as waves you can’t see,” the pilot said with a laugh.“I know tur…
It’s Here! The Wanderland Guide to Koh Tao!
If you’d thought I hit my exciting announcement quota on the first half of 2018 already, have you got another thing coming. Koh Tao is a pretty small island — literally just eight squar…
It’s Here! Introducing The Wanderland Guide to Koh Tao!
If you’d thought I hit my exciting announcement quota on the first half of 2018 already, have you got another thing coming. Koh Tao is a pretty small island — literally just eight squar…
The Saturday City: Hanoi, Vietnam
The capital of Vietnam, Hanoi is located in the north of the country. Crowded (pop. 6,000,000+), a little polluted, and slightly run-down, it nonetheless is very quaint.A lot. Time and poor rebuild…
How To Survive Cold Weather Like A Polar Explorer
Polar Training on Lake WinnipegManitoba, CanadaTwelve strangers from around the world traveled to Manitoba, Canada to spend a week camping and skiing across Lake Winnipeg, simulating the cold weath…
19 Things I Learned From 10 Years Blogging
Back in January 2008, I’d just returned from my trip around the world. I was broke and got a temp job at a hospital. My job was to sit there, answer phones, open the mail, and just generally …