Last Updated: 01/19/19 | January 19th, 2019 Learning to dive is something I’ve always found excuses to not learn how to do. Something always comes up. I don’t have the money, I don’t have anyone to go with, I’m too busy, I’ll learn when I get to Thailand, etc., etc. The list goes on and […]
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Learning to Go with the Flow When You Travel
While having a travel plan in your back pocket never hurts, sometimes it’s best to let go of all your plans and go with the flow. When your travel plans are flexible you’re free to make changes anytime you need and adapt to new situations easily. It may be challenging, but it is also liberating.
6 Women Who Conquered Personal Mountains to Travel the World
Any woman can be a solo traveler provided she is willing to take the plunge and head out the door. The women in this post illustrate that very point: that any woman, from any walk of life, can make solo female travel work for them. It won’t always be easy, so let these women serve as your travel inspiration!
I Despise Sunny Beach. Here’s Why You Should Not Visit There
Last Updated: 8/4/19 (Added new tips and info) There aren’t many places in the world I despise. Like most travelers, I always try to travel with an open mind about the places I visit. But there are some places you’ll encounter that just rub you the wrong way. And that’s ok. We all have our […]
How Jessica and Her Boyfriend Worked Their Way Around the World
One of the things that keeps people from traveling is money. They either don’t have enough, don’t think they can save enough, or fret about coming home with not enough. The truth is, however, money isn’t the largest obstacle.
My Favorite Places to Eat in Austin
Austin’s known for an incredible food scene that has a ton of variety and fresh, local ingredients. After a couple of months in Austin and much food eaten, I’ve assembled a list of my favorite places thus far. From Asian cuisine to BBQ to American, you’ll find something delicious to eat if you’re ever in the city.
Finding a Map for Saturday: 10 Years Later
In 2005, Brook quit his job as a TV producer to travel around the world. With a camera in hand, he filmed his epic adventure. That footage eventually transformed into the backpacking masterpiece A Map for Saturday. Now, ten years later, I sit down with Brook to talk travel, life, and why the movie resonated so much with people.
How to Deal with Unsupportive Friends and Family
Sometimes your friends and family aren’t enthusiastic about your travel plans. They don’t understand and try to talk you out of going. It can be deflating and saddening. You’re so excited about this adventure and here they are, raining on your parade. Don’t let those people get you down!
Many readers reach out to me about this topic frequently. I can feel the angst in their emails and the confusion at not knowing to how deal with the situation.
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.
The 7 Best Hotels in Bangkok
Posted: 2/19/24 | February 19th, 2024 Famous for its chaotic streets, friendly people, cheap and delicious street food, and wild nightlife, Bangkok is one of my favorite cities in the world (I even spent two years living here). It just has a contagious energy that can’t be beat. I never ever ever get tired of […]
When the Expats Come and Take Over
Updated: 02/01/2019 | February 1st, 2019 Expats (noun): People who leave their own country and live overseas; expatriates. I’ve been an expat three times in my life. There were the few months I lived in Amsterdam, the few months spent living in Taiwan, and the just over a year I spent in Thailand. I love […]
Backpacking Cambodia: 3 Suggested Itineraries for Your Trip
Last Updated: 8/28/22 | August 28th, 2022 Cambodia. Often overshadowed by neighboring Thailand, it’s a country full of warm and friendly people, beautiful coastlines, a lively nightlife, and a growing foodie scene. It’s also one of the cheapest countries in the region. To be honest, I didn’t have high expectations when I first visited in […]