Updated: 6/14/22 | June 14th, 2022 Palau is an island in the South Pacific and is often overlooked in favor of Fiji, Bora Bora, or the Cook Islands. The archipelago is home to over 500 remote tropical islands, making Palau a great destination if you are looking for a nice, beautiful, and quiet escape. One […]
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Fernando de Noronha Travel Guide
Fernando de Noronha is an isolated archipelago of volcanic islands 354 kilometers (220 miles) off the coast of Brazil. Its main island — commonly referred to as simply “Noronha” — is unspoiled and boasts some of the most beautiful tropical landscapes in South America. It’s also the site of Brazil’s first national marine park (70% […]
Crete Travel Guide
The island of Crete has an extensive, important history. It was once home to the ancient Minoan civilization, a Bronze Age civilization that predated even the Greeks. Growing up, I was fascinated by the Minoans – I even did a special history report on them in 9th grade! Visiting Crete always held a special place […]
Spain Travel Guide
Spain is a country that moves slow. This is the land of the siesta. It’s a place for foodies, night owls, history buffs, religious pilgrims, and anyone not in a rush to do just about anything! It’s a huge country with a lot of variety: Madrid and Barcelona are hip and energetic cities, Granada has […]
New Zealand’s Maori Culture: A Guide for Travelers
Last Updated: 10/7/2022 | October 7th, 2022 I’ve been interested in Maori culture ever since I saw the movie Whale Rider (it’s one of my favorite travel movies). I am just fascinated by their history, cool tattoos, dancing, beliefs, and generally relaxed demeanor. As the indigenous people of New Zealand, they were greatly (negatively) impacted […]
Auckland Travel Guide
Auckland is the largest and most populous city in New Zealand (though contrary to popular belief, it is not the capital). Pretty much anyone coming to New Zealand is going to visit Auckland. As the country’s main airport, all long-haul international flights are going to land here. As a tourist destination, I don’t think this […]
Connecting on the Island of Ios
Updated: 03/15/19 | Original Posted: 5/25/2010 (Updated with new info on visiting Ios) A few weeks from now, I turn one year closer to 30. It’s a reality that isn’t sitting well with me. Thirty. It seems so old. At the beginning of the year, I decided I’d spend the summer in Europe, with most […]
15 Highlights from 8 Years on the Road
Posted: 08/18/2014 | August 18th, 2014 Three weeks ago, I celebrated my eight-year anniversary of being on the road. On the warm morning of July 26, 2006, I left home for a year-long trip around the world. I didn’t return until 18 months later. I thought I’d be happy going back to cubicle life when […]
New Zealand Travel Guide
New Zealand’s name inspires pictures of mountains, glaciers, forests, pristine lands, and lots and lots of sheep. And the country is the adventure capital of the world. Hiking, skydiving, caving, bungy jumping, skiing — everything here is geared towards getting you outside and doing something incredible. Backpacking through New Zealand is one of the most […]
The Best Tour Companies in Ireland
Last Updated: 2/2/2020 | February 2nd, 2020 Ireland. It’s a scenic country full of rolling green hills, photogenic cliffs, impressive castles, cozy Irish pub, friendly locals, and a lot of Irish charm. I’ve loved every part of my experiences in Ireland. My first trip was a quick 24-hour visit to Dublin, but, I loved it […]
Italy Travel Guide
Italy is one of Europe’s most iconic and popular destinations. Home to incredible food, fabulous wine, tons of ancient ruins, undying romance, and picturesque landscapes, it should come as no surprise that this is one of the most sought-after travel destinations in the world. I’ve been visiting since 2006 and I never tire of it. […]
Split Travel Guide
Everyone who visits Croatia seems to gravitate to Split. This stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site is a major launching pad for boat tours off the coast and a ferry hub for island-hopping. It’s also home to the gigantic Diocletian’s Palace. In short, it’s the cultural and economic heart of the Dalmatian coast. For all these […]