Last Updated: 4/4/24 | April 4th, 2024 Rome is a city that sparks a thousand mental images. From ancient structures like the Colosseum or the Pantheon, to the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain, to the Vatican — not to mention mountains of pasta and other delicious food — it has it all. But planning a […]
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A Prohibition Bar Crawl Through NYC
Last Updated: 6/26/2022 | June 26th, 2022 I love the 1920s — a lot. Midnight in Paris is one of my favorite movies. I had a Prohibition-era-themed birthday party for three years in a row. I own vintage clothes. I listen to a lot of jazz. I swing dance. If I could live in any other time, […]
The 8 Best Hotels in Paris
Posted: 3/7/24 | March 7th, 2024 Paris is one of my favorite cities in the world. It’s a city I’ve visited countless times, I lived there, I’ve run tours there. I’m one of those people who thinks it lives up to all the hype. But, it’s also a huge, sprawling city with 20 different neighborhoods […]
Visiting Bangkok: My Suggested 3-5 Day Itinerary
A lot of people don’t get the best impression of Bangkok, but it’s a city worth seeing! Once you get off the beaten path, away from the tourists, and into the local pace of life, you will discover that Bangkok has a ton to offer! Here’s my advice on how to spend 4 days there that will leave you coming back for more!
The 8 Best Hotels in Amsterdam
Last Updated: 12/24/23 | December 24th, 2023 One of my favorite cities in the world, Amsterdam will always hold a particularly special place in my heart. It’s one of the places I visited on my first European backpacking trip in 2006, and since then, I’ve been back countless times, exploring all the nooks and crannies […]
The 5 Best Hostels in Venice
Last Updated: 5/1/23 | May 1st, 2023 With its picturesque canals, iconic gondolas, and winding alleyways, Venice is an incredibly beautiful, magical, and evocative city popular with honeymooners, backpackers, and cruisers alike. Unfortunately, its romantic beauty also makes it one of the most visited destinations in the world — and also makes it expensive. Everyone […]
The 8 Best Hostels in San José, Costa Rica
Last Updated: 5/11/23 | May 11th, 2023 Costa Rica was the very first place I ever visited, kick-starting a journey that would eventually take me around the world and launch my career as a travel writer. Since that first trip, I’ve returned a few times, lured in by the friendly people, cloud forests, wildlife, and […]
The 6 Best Hostels in Copenhagen
Last Updated: 5/2/23 | May 2nd, 2023 I love Copenhagen. I’ve been to the city dozens of times and never tire of it. From the stunning, colorful waterfront houses of Nyhavn to ultra-hip Nørrebro to the counterculture of Christiania, the lively Danish capital wins me over every time. It’s modern and sophisticated yet charming, boasting […]
The 4 Best Hostels in Florence Worth Staying At
Posted: 7/28/2023 | July 28th, 2023 I first visited Florence in 2006. Back then, the hostels weren’t that great. There were just a few that were good (one is actually still around and is still my favorite). Now, there’s a lot of hostel options in Florence, ranging from bare-bones cheap hostels to digital nomad hubs. […]
The 6 Best Hostels in Cusco
Posted: 1/14/24 | January 14th, 2024 Cusco is the undisputed archaeological hub of South America, and visiting it is an essential part of any trip to Peru. The capital of the Inca Empire for centuries, the city lies not far from the famed Machu Picchu, one of the iconic Wonders of the World. Whether you’re […]
My 31 Favorite Places to Visit in the USA
Last Updated: 7/12/22 | July 12th, 2022 From sea to shining sea, the United States is home to a diverse landscape — both culturally and physically. Spending months traveling across it gave me a deep appreciation for all my country has to offer. After traveling across the continental United States as part of multiple cross-country […]
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.