Over the years, I’ve been to Sydney, Australia a handful of times, exploring it more and more and getting a local taste through all my wonderful friends there. After spending two wonderful weeks there last month, I wanted to share my 15 favorite things to do and see in this laid-back, warm, sunny, and gregarious city.
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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 […]
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.
The 10 Best Hostels in Prague
Last Updated: 1/11/24 | January 11th, 2024 Prague is one of my favorite cities on the continent. I have a long history with the city, as it was my first stop on my first trip around the world (all the way back in 2006). Since that original visit, I’ve returned dozens of times, even leading […]
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 […]
How to Road Trip Across the United States on a Budget
America may not be the greatest budget travel destination, but traveling here on the cheap is certainly possible! With some creativity and patience, it is relatively easy to travel the US on $50 per day – or less!
10 Ways to Visit Stockholm on a Budget
Last Updated: 5/6/22 | May 6th, 2022 Stockholm. It’s one of my favorite cities in the world. I love its historical architecture, the natural beauty of the archipelago, the wild nightlife, and the beautiful people that call the city home. Throw in lots of parks, delicious cafés, and delicious food and you’ve got the recipe […]
France Travel Guide
Wine, cheese, the Eiffel Tower, historic castles, beautiful beaches, snooty waiters — France is famous for a lot of things. It’s a beautiful country with stunning coastlines, picturesque valleys, world-class wine, and tons of history. And despite what you might hear, the French are a wonderful people who love to stop and smell the roses. […]
Where to Stay in Amsterdam: The Best Neighborhoods for Your Visit
Last Updated: 4/12/2024 | April 12th, 2024 I first went to Amsterdam in 2006 as part of my grand backpacking tour of Europe. It’s a rich, exciting, multilayered place. I fell in love with it so much that I stayed for a month. Since then, I’ve gone back dozens of times, even leading tours there […]
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 […]
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.
How to Spend 5 Days in Paris
Last Updated: 3/1/2024 | March 1, 2024 Paris. It’s one of my favorite destinations in the entire world and a city that would take a lifetime to see. I’ve been to the city more times than I remember — I even moved there for a while — yet I’ve barely scratched its surface. Understandably, planning […]