Last Updated: 3/15/24 | March 15th, 2024 With its snow-capped mountains, ancient glaciers, rolling verdant hills, incredibly friendly locals, and abundant world-class wine, New Zealand is as wonderful as you’ve heard. In fact, take what you’ve heard and times it by ten. Because New Zealand will simply blow your mind when you visit. People think […]
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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 […]
Visiting Iceland: Detailed Itineraries for the Land of Fire and Ice
Last updated: 8/7/23 | August 7th, 2023 Windswept volcanoes. Black sand beaches nuzzled against rugged coastlines. Secret hot springs hidden in misty valleys while majestic waterfalls cascade from every hill. Welcome to Iceland. It’s a destination unlike any other in Europe. Its unique landscapes and natural wonders perfectly complement the modern capital of Reykjavik with […]
Naxos Travel Guide
Naxos is arguably the best island in the Cyclades. It’s just as gorgeous and picturesque as Santorini and Mykonos but without the crowds or exorbitant prices. Home to around 20,000 people, the island is the largest in the chain and is dotted with the iconic, white-washed cube-shaped homes that have made this corner of the […]
How to Get Around Central America on a Budget
Last Updated: 7/10/23 | July 10th, 2023 Surrounded by the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, Central America is a magical region that is perfect for backpacking. The area is full of rainforests, unexplored Mayan ruins, gorgeous beaches, incredible reefs, cheap prices, delicious food, and welcoming people. It can be difficult arranging transportation throughout the region. In […]
Croatia Itineraries: From One Week to a Month!
Posted: 1/10/23 | January 10th, 2023 Croatia is a country with over a thousand islands, a long coastline dotted with sun-bleached medieval towns, a cosmopolitan capital city, an underappreciated wine region, and an untrammeled inland landscape that sees a fraction of the tourists that the Dalmatian Coast brings in. During the pandemic, Croatia was one […]
How Much a Holiday in Thailand Costs
Looking to visit Thailand? Here’s how much it will cost to visit Thailand as well as tips on how to save money when you go!
Peru Travel Guide
Peru is one of the most popular countries in South America, mostly thanks to its iconic Wonder of the World, Machu Picchu. Travelers flock to Peru to hike the famous Inca Trail, explore the lush jungles, and devour their way through the incredible food scene of Lima. But while the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu […]
Ko Pha Ngan Travel Guide
Ko Pha Ngan, located in the Gulf of Thailand, is one of the premier backpacking and party destinations in Southeast Asia. Tourists started traveling to this area in the 1980s, and due to the popularity of its Full Moon Parties, it has been popular ever since. This is a heavy party destination, especially around the […]
Laos Travel Guide
Laos is a landlocked country steeped in nature, food, history, and Buddhism. The country is wrapped in a mountainous landscape, making it one of the most beautiful places in all of Southeast Asia. While it lacks the beautiful beaches of neighboring countries, adventure travel is big here. You can go zip-lining, kayaking, hiking, and cave […]
Honduras Travel Guide
Home to biodiverse jungles, ancient Mayan Ruins, and vast national parks brimming with wildlife, Honduras has a lot to offer budget travelers. There’s a plethora of stuff to do and it’s one of the cheapest countries in Central America. Unfortunately, owing to its violent past, it often gets glossed over for more polished Central American […]
Ireland Travel Guide
I love backpacking around Ireland for the rolling green hills, historic castles, beautiful seaside landscapes, and all the Guinness and Jameson you can drink. The Emerald Isle is an enchanting postcard-perfect destination with tons to see and do whether you’re in the Dublin for a long weekend or plan to spend several weeks backpacking across […]