There are a lot of hostels in the world. And, during my many years on the road, I’ve stayed in more than I can count. Hundreds upon hundreds upon hundreds. Some of them have been wonderful. Some of them were just terrible. To help you avoid terrible hostels, we created this page where you’ll find […]
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My 14 Favorite Cities in the World
Last Updated: 5/10/21 |May 10th, 2021 (Originally posted in 2011) When you travel for a living, you get asked a lot of questions as you bounce from one hostel to another. The top one: what’s your favorite country? The second most asked question: what’s your favorite city? I’ve spent a long time traveling the world […]
My Favorite Hotels from Around the World
There are a lot of hotels in the world. And, during my many years on the road, I’ve stayed in more than I can count. Some have been luxurious five-star properties with elegant rooms and world-class service. Others have been dusty one-star hovels no better than a barn. To help you avoid terrible hotels and […]
Europe Travel Guide
From beautiful Paris to smoke-filled coffeeshops in Amsterdam, Oktoberfest to La Tomatina, Europe is a massive, diverse continent with an unlimited assortment of things to see and do. You won’t have any problem filling your time, whether you’re backpacking Europe for a few months on a budget or just spending a few weeks there on […]
My Favorite Places to Eat in Austin
Austin’s known for an incredible food scene that has a ton of variety and fresh, local ingredients. After a couple of months in Austin and much food eaten, I’ve assembled a list of my favorite places thus far. From Asian cuisine to BBQ to American, you’ll find something delicious to eat if you’re ever in the city.
The Great American Road Trip: A 4-Month Itinerary Around the USA
Posted: 7/31/22 | July 31st, 2022 The Great American Road Trip — it’s the kind of multimonth adventure most dream about but few actually do. While many of us have bucket-list goals of exploring this vast and diverse landscape, more often than not, we end up heading abroad instead. International travel just seems more alluring, […]
How to Eat in New York City on a Budget
New York City might be an expensive place to visit, but it doesn’t mean you can’t find great food! Here are my tips for how to eat in NYC on a budget.
My Favorite Books of 2020
Posted: 11/12/2020 | November 12th, 2020 This year hasn’t been what anyone expected. As COVID has reminded us, you never know what tomorrow will bring. And, this year, it didn’t bring too many great things (especially for folks like myself working in the tourism industry). However, if there’s been one silver lining, it’s that being […]
The Best Places to Visit in Costa Rica
Last Updated: 2/22/24 | February 22nd, 2024 Costa Rica is one of the most visited countries in Central America. American tourists have been flocking to the country for years, and it’s become a hot spot for retirees and expats due to its cheap living, great weather, amazing beaches, and friendly locals. I love Costa Rica. […]
My 39 Current Favorite Restaurants in Europe
After exploring Europe quite a bit last year and gorging on food, these are my new favorite 18 restaurants around the continent. They are definitely places you don’t want to miss the next time you travel Europe.
My 31 Favorite Places to Visit in the USA
Last Updated: 7/12/22 | July 12th, 2022 From sea to shining sea, the United States is home to a diverse landscape — both culturally and physically. Spending months traveling across it gave me a deep appreciation for all my country has to offer. After traveling across the continental United States as part of multiple cross-country […]
New York Itinerary: What to Do and See in 5 Days in NYC
Last Updated: 2/26/24 | February 26th, 2024 Home to around 9 million people, NYC has tons of things to see and do. It’s a massive city that’s impossible to “see” in a single visit. It’s home to thousands of restaurants, hundreds of museums, attractions, plays, and countless other quirky things to do. As a traveler […]