Nakhchivan Travel Guide: What to Do in Azerbaijan’s Peculiar Landlocked Exclave
Never heard of Nakhchivan? Same, until I planned a trip to Azerbaijan. Here’s what to do while you’re there.
3 Days in Rome: Itinerary for a Perfect Trip
I am the kind of traveler who often finds big cities overrated. After living in New York, I didn’t quite “get” the charm of London. Paris never quite captured my heart, even after 5 visits. But Rome: I fell in love with Rome instantly, even in the midst of a bout of depression. While normally…
Sweden Packing List: What to Wear in Sweden in Winter (From Stockholm to Lapland)
If the idea of visiting Northern countries like Sweden in the winter seems overwhelming and you have no idea what to pack for Sweden in winter… don’t worry, it’s actually a lot less daunting than you think. I found that I actually didn’t need much that I didn’t already have when I did my research…
Bali Packing List: What to Pack for Bali (In Rainy or Dry Season)
Packing for a trip to Bali is pretty easy, but having spent 6 weeks traveling on this gorgeous island, once in rainy season and once in dry season, I’ve got a few opinions on what you need to bring to Bali. The biggest variable when it comes to deciding what should be on your Bali…
What to Expect When You Travel to Colombia
I last visited Colombia in 2012, much to the chagrin of my normally quite laidback parents. After all, Colombia has had a hard time shaking its global image as a country ripped apart by drug violence, and shows like Narcos haven’t done much to help its image. Luckily, much of my previously held misconceptions of…
7 Things To Know Before Applying for an Azerbaijan E-visa
As an American with major passport privilege, I always get stressed out when it comes to applying for visas. I’m just not used to it, as my passport allows me to travel to well over 150 countries without a visa or with visa on arrival. So when I jumped on booking a cheap flight to…
Lake Batabat and Its Floating Island, the Gem of Nakhchivan
I had never seen a landscape change this dramatically this quickly before, from dusty red rocks straight out of the American Southwest to lush green rolling foothills and steep mountains tipped with snow within the span of a single hour. I must have had my head hanging out of the taxi window nearly the whole drive, like…
25 Things to Do In Baku, Azerbaijan’s Unusual Capital
Baku is Azerbaijan’s capital and a strange blend of modern and historic. Here are the best things to do when visiting Azerbaijan’s capital.
9 Reasons to Visit Val Di Non, Trentino’s Beautiful Valley
With the stunning backdrop of the Dolomites and the endless green of apple trees, which turn snow white with blossoms for a brief spell in spring, it’s hard not to fall for Val di Non. This beautiful part of the Trentino region is less Insta-famous than its neighbor South Tyrol (also called Südtirol or Alto…
