Last Updated: 8/17/23 | August 17th, 2023 Two of the most-visited destinations in the Caribbean, the US and British Virgin Islands were what I expected them to be: white sand beaches, excellent diving and snorkeling, turquoise crystal-clear water, scenic hiking, lots of boating opportunities, and heavily poured rum drinks. I spent a month traveling the […]
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My Best 61 Travel Tips to Make You the World’s Savviest Traveler
Travel savviness is a process born of missed buses, foolish behavior, cultural unawareness, and countless tiny errors. eventually, after many lessons learned, you begin to seamlessly move through airports and integrate yourself into new cultures like a fish to water. Use these tips to become a savvier traveler and to avoid all the mistakes that I made!
My 21 Favorite Places to Visit in Colombia
Last Updated: 7/8/23 | July 8th, 2023 From the blue waters of Tayrona National Park, the sweeping views of the Cocora Valley, and the ruins of San Agustín, Tierradentro, and the Lost City, to the white colonial buildings of Popayán and the hustle and bustle of its metropolises, Colombia is packed with things to see […]
My Suggested 3-5 Day Itinerary for Visiting Amsterdam
Amsterdam has so much to do that, even after so many visits, I still find new things to do and see. The city deserves more than just the few days travelers give it, but if a few days is all you have and you want to make the most of it, this is the itinerary I would give you to get a good overview and feel for what makes Amsterdam so special.
24 Ways to Save Money in Paris
Last Updated: 7/30/23 | July 30th, 2023 Uncorking a bottle of French wine on a sunny day, spreading brie on a baguette, gazing out on the Paris skyline in front of the Sacré-Coeur in Montmartre. To me, that’s the perfect day in Paris. Paris is one of my favorite cities in the world thanks to […]
The 23 Best Things to Do in Hong Kong
Last Updated: 3/5/24 | March 5th, 2024 Hong Kong is one of the most densely packed cities in the world. It’s a vibrant, towering, eclectic city that’s bursting at the seams with people, food, activities, and history. It’s also one of my favorite cities in the world. Home to over 7.4 million people, Hong Kong […]
My Current List of Favorite Travel Blogs
Last Updated: 10/10/20 | October 10th, 2020 I’m not going to lie: I think I have a pretty good travel blog. (You probably do too if you’re here.) I work hard to provide excellent practical travel advice to help you travel better, but I’m not the only great travel blogger out there. In fact — and I […]
How You Can Experience 1920s Paris Today
Want to step back in time and visit 1920s Paris? These bars, restaurants, and clubs will help you create your own Midnight in Paris during your next trip!
California Road Trip: A 21-Day Suggested Itinerary
Last updated: 3/25/24 | March 25th, 2024 California is the third-largest state in the country and home to over 40 million people, as well as a range of environments and landscapes: dense forests in the north, rugged mountains in the east, majestic deserts in the south, world-class beaches on the coast, and the fabulous wine […]
The 9 Best Hostels in Paris
Last Updated: 4/30/24 | April 30th, 2024 Paris is a city on everyone’s bucket list. I’ve been dozens of times, and my love for the city is well-known. To me, Paris has it all: music, history, food, culture, and beautiful architecture. It’s got that special something. I even moved to Paris to live out that […]
The 34 Best Things to See and Do in Amsterdam
Last updated: 3/13/24 | March 13th, 2024 Amsterdam is known as a party city, full of wild nights and all kinds of questionable debauchery. It’s a fun, eclectic, and party-focused destination popular with young backpackers looking to let loose. I’ve visited Amsterdam more times than I can count (it’s one of my favorite cities in […]
The 15 Best Things to Do in Oaxaca
Posted: 6/5/2023 | June 5th, 2023 Oaxaca stole my heart. I was enamored by this colorful and vibrant city from the moment I stepped foot on its cobblestoned streets. It has it all: history, culture, friendly people, food, mezcal. (I love this city so much that we run tours there now!) While the town may […]