Posted: 5/23/2023 | May 23rd, 2023 New Orleans is one of the best cities in the world. Synonymous with debauchery, it’s become famous for the boisterous Mardi Gras festival that takes over the city each February. But there is more to “NOLA” than just partying. Much more. I first went in 2006 and have been […]
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Love, Fear, and a Chance of Drowning with Torre DeRoche
Posted: 6/3/2013 | June 3rd, 2013 I’m not really a fan of lovey-dovey films or books. But when my friend Torre DeRoche published her love story, Love with a Chance of Drowning, a book about meeting the man of her dreams and sailing across the Pacific Ocean (despite an intense fear of it), I had […]
Mexico: A Love Story
Posted: 1/12/21 | January 12th, 2021 Some things just aren’t meant to be. Sometimes, no matter how much you want something, the universe seems to conspire against you. While I believe you make your own fate, I do think the universe has a way of saying, “Hey, the timing isn’t right. You should rethink your […]
Southeast Asia Itineraries: From 2 Weeks to 3 Months
Itinerary planning is a complex beast that is highly dependent on your likes and dislikes but I want to share how i go about picking places, routes, and why some places don’t make the cut. This is how I decided my current route through Southeast Asia.
Oslo Travel Guide
The picturesque, cosmopolitan city of Oslo is the capital of Norway. Located in the southeast corner of the country, this coastal city is bursting with greenery and outdoor activities, cool museums, lots of art, amazing seafood, and more. Oslo makes for an excellent base to explore southern Norway as well as a fun weekend getaway […]
Vientiane Travel Guide
Vientiane, the capital of Laos, is home to around 1 million people. The name of the city is French and derived from “Viangchan” (“walled city of sandalwood”). The city was the economic hub under French rule, which started in 1893 and lasted until 1953. Nowadays, the capital is a hub for café culture, cheap spas, […]
Learning to Live like a Local in France
Last month, I traveled through France again but this time with a theme: I’d explore it only using the sharing economy. I wanted to see if you could rely exclusively on the sharing economy websites for activities, transportation, and accommodation. I set out to find the local way of life – and to see if this was the best method of finding it.
7 Castles You MUST See in the Loire Valley
The sunny, wine-soaked Loire Valley in France has over 80 castles to choose from. I spent time in the region for my birthday exploring the area, drinking wine, and pretending these castles were mine. Here’s how you can do the same – and on a budget too!
How to Road-Trip Around Oahu
Posted: 8/3/20 | August 3rd, 2020 I didn’t know much about Oahu before I visited. Everyone told me it was worth it for Pearl Harbor but to spend the rest of my time elsewhere in Hawaii. Maui and Kauai were where the action was, they said. But Oahu was home to Honolulu’s international airport, from […]
Auckland Travel Guide
Auckland is the largest and most populous city in New Zealand (though contrary to popular belief, it is not the capital). Pretty much anyone coming to New Zealand is going to visit Auckland. As the country’s main airport, all long-haul international flights are going to land here. As a tourist destination, I don’t think this […]
How to Spend 48 Hours in Oslo
Last Updated: 10/13/23 | October 13th, 2023 Most budget travelers skip Norway because it’s an expensive country to visit. The capital, Oslo, is consistently ranked as one of the most expensive cities in the world owing to its high taxes, strong currency, and high percentage of imported goods. Understandably, traveling here on a budget here […]
Nice Travel Guide
Visiting Nice is, to use the old joke, nice. Located on the French Riviera, it’s the second-biggest tourist destination in the country. I’ve found the city a lovely place to stop on the way to smaller, even quainter Riviera towns. Nice has wonderful hilltop lookouts, restaurants, glamor, tons of scenery, and beautiful beaches. While not […]