I’ve always been interested in seeing the Maldives and, last month, I finally went! I saw both of sides of the tourism here: the famous resorts and the new budget travel trail. Along the way, I learned a lot about this country, it’s current tourism problems, and how to travel around on a budget.
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Diving the Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef is one of the best dive sites in the world and I’m glad I got to dive it. Here are my tips for diving and a video as well!
How to Road Trip Across the United States on a Budget
America may not be the greatest budget travel destination, but traveling here on the cheap is certainly possible! With some creativity and patience, it is relatively easy to travel the US on $50 per day – or less!
Iceland Travel Guide
Iceland is a magical place. It’s the land of sheep, northern lights, volcanoes with unpronounceable names (try saying “Eyjafjallajökull”), rugged landscapes, waterfalls, mountains, and natural hot springs. Its stunning, scenic landscape feels out of this world. Iceland quickly became one of my favorite countries after my first visit. It’s such a beautiful island filled with […]
Cluj-Napoca Travel Guide
Cluj-Napoca (Cluj for short) is a lovely university town in Romania’s northeast. Located midway between Bucharest and Budapest, it’s a big stopping point for people traveling west from Hungary. Most people who visit Cluj do so as they pass in or out of Romania. As one of the country’s biggest cities, there’s a lot to […]
Hiroshima Travel Guide
Most people visit Hiroshima to learn about the atomic bomb that was dropped on the city by American forces in 1945 at the end of World War II. The memorial to the victims, centered around a bombed-out dome — the only structure that survived the blast — is sobering. Despite this tragic moment in its […]
Japan Travel Guide
Japan is one of the most amazing, beautiful, interesting, and friendly countries in the world. From bustling Tokyo and Zen-like Kyoto all the way to laid-back Okinawa and wintery Hokkaido, Japan rocks. It boasts mouthwatering food, majestic temples and shrines, serene gardens, lush national parks, and a rich culture. It was a lifelong dream to […]
Tokyo Travel Guide
Tokyo is a crazy, frenetic, eclectic, and astounding city. It marries traditional tastes, unique fashion, Western music, avant-garde cocktails, and delicious food to create a place that is incredibly cool and weird. It comes alive at night, when the neon billboards and bright lights turn on and the Japanese cut loose after a long day […]
Caribbean Travel Guide
The Caribbean is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. It’s made up of over 5,000 islands, reefs, and cays, each with its own unique attractions and price ranges. Especially popular with North Americans fleeing the winter, the Caribbean is perfect for beach bums, honeymooners, and anyone looking to soak up the […]
Moldova Travel Guide
Moldova, a small, land-locked Eastern European country tucked between Ukraine and Romania, is one of Europe’s most overlooked destinations. It sees just over 300,000 visitors each year and is one of the least visited destinations in the world. Compared to European hotspots like Spain and France, which each welcome over 80 million visitors each year, […]
Yasawa Islands Travel Guide
The Yasawa Islands is an archipelago of 20 islands in the northwest Fiji that make up one of the most popular regions in the country — especially among budget travelers. With amazing diving, incredible beaches, scenic vistas, plentiful hiking, and amazing wildlife (including manta rays!), the Yasawas are a postcard-perfect destination for budget travelers in […]
The 20 Best Things to Do in Bogotá, Colombia
Last Updated: 1/4/24 | January 4th, 2024 The capital of Colombia, Bogotá was the home to the region’s indigenous people, the Muisca, before the Spanish arrived to plunder gold and resources. Centuries later, it’s been the country’s main city ever since. Before I went, everyone told me Bogotá wasn’t anything special: dirty, crowded, hard to […]