Updated: 1/26/19 | Originally Posted: 01/18/10 (Updated prices) Whenever I hear the word “Fiji,” I think of those postcards you see in airports: white sand beaches, palm trees, a little boat in the ocean, and the bluest, clearest water in the world. Essentially, it’s my idea of heaven. With my friend Gary from Everything-Everywhere heading […]
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Staycations: 5 Ways to Embrace Your Next Holiday at Home
I’m not a fan of “staycations” but if you aren’t going to go anywhere, I think you should do something different. Because travel is more than moving from place to place; it’s about doing different activities outside your normal comfort zone. In this post, I share how to make a staycation more than a week spent on your couch!
Coping with a Friend’s Death: How Scott Dinsmore Changed Me
I can’t remember when I met Scott Dinsmore but, like so many modern friendships, I know where: the Internet. Over the years, we became friends and bonded over our shared love of travel, entrepreneurship, helping others, running an online business, and Taylor Swift.
14 Things to Do in Medellín (and the ONE thing NOT to do!)
Last Updated: 2/21/24 | February 21st, 2024 Once considered one of the deadliest cities in the world, Medellín has undergone a transformation over the last fifteen years that has made it one of the most modern places in all of Colombia. The city has become a lot safer, and there is a fantastic metro and […]
Around Review: The Best Place to Take Audio Tours
Posted: 11/13/23 | November 13th, 2023 I love walking tours. The first thing I do when I arrive somewhere is take a walking tour. It’s a great way to get the feel of a new place, see the main sights, and adjust to the local culture. You also get to meet a local expert guide […]
Home: The Death of a Nomad
Posted: 10/29/2013 | October 29th, 2013 When I decided to move to New York City, I had this vision of what would happen: I would settle down into my own amazing apartment, decorate it with lots of cool stuff, join a gym, take cooking classes, and — in between all that — take numerous trips to JFK airport and […]
Chiang Mai: The City that Inspired Me to Travel the World
I’m back in Southeast Asia to start five months of travel and beginning in Chiang Mai, the city that inspired me to become a backpacker in the first place. It’s good to finally get back on the road and to my roots again. This post explains what’s coming up on the blog based on this trip.
Greece: Ten Years Later
Posted: 7/12/21 | July 12th, 2021 I was scared. As I packed my bags, all these worries darted through my mind: Would travel be just as fun and carefree as it was pre-COVID? Would people still be hosteling? What would that vibe be like? Would I even remember how to travel? Sure, I was excited. […]
16 Off the Beaten Track Attractions to See in Amsterdam
Most people go to Amsterdam, sit in coffeeshops, visit the red lights, and look at Van Gogh. There is a lot more to traveling in Amsterdam than just that.
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.