Posted: 10/29/15 | October 29th, 2015 Earlier this year, I read the book Turn Right at Machu Picchu by Mark Adams, about his quest to follow Hiram Bingham’s trail through Peru. It made me want to jump on a plane right then and there and gave me an insight to Peru I never knew before…and it […]
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The 15 Best Books I Read in 2022
Posted: 12/20/2022 | December 20th, 2022 For the last five years, I’ve concluded the year with a list of my favorite reads. As a writer, reading comes with the territory. Writers just tend to read a lot. Then again, I’ve always been into reading ever since I was a little kid. I devour books. In […]
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 […]
The 22 Best Things to Do in Oslo
Last Updated: 3/1/24 | March 1st, 2024 Balancing natural beauty, historic architecture, and a modern flair, Oslo, Norway’s beautiful capital, is a city that punches well above its weight. Founded in 1040, Oslo was established as a Viking trading hub. It continued to grow and prosper over the centuries until 1624 when it was destroyed […]
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. […]
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.
The 31 Best Things Do in New York City
Last Updated: 1/10/24 | January 10th, 2024 New York City. It’s one of my favorite cities in the world and one of the most popular destinations in the US. Sprawling, busy, exciting — there’s a reason people call it the city that never sleeps! It has something for everyone — including lots of budget-friendly activities […]
Boston Itinerary: How to Spend Five Days in Boston
Last Updated: 6/8/23 | June 8th, 2023 One of the most historic cities in the United States, Boston is the city I called home for the first 25 years of my life. More a collection of towns than a metropolis like New York, Boston is a city steeped in history (it contains a lot of […]
The 12 Best Things to Do in Natchez, Mississippi
Last Updated: 2/21/24 | February 21st, 2024 As the Southern cotton economy expanded on the back of slave labor in the early 1800s, towns emerged to transport the cotton on the Mississippi River. New Orleans, Memphis, Vicksburg, and Natchez are the four most famous of these towns. Located high on the bluffs of the Mississippi […]
Barcelona Travel Guide
Barcelona is the second-largest city in Spain and one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. From family travelers to cruise ship crowds to partying budget backpackers, everyone seems to end up in Barcelona, especially during the summer. With its delicious sangria, unique gin cocktails, mouthwatering food, stunning beaches, warm weather, rich history and […]
11 Incredible LGBT Travel Movies
In this month’s LGBT column, Adam from Travels of Adam shares his favorite LGBT travel films. From Oscar-winners to cult classics, this list has something for everyone and will be sure to inspire and inform you before your next adventure abroad!
Ottawa Travel Guide
Originally built up by French, Irish, and Scottish settlers, Ottawa was named the capital of Canada by Queen Victoria in 1857. There is a lot to discover and experience in this beautiful and often overlooked capital city. Ottawa is home to seven of Canada’s nine national museums, as well as an impressive National Arts Centre. […]