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…
If the prospect of packing for Europe long-term has you overwhelmed, don’t worry: you need far less than you think. I’ve spent a cumulative 10 months of my life backpacking through Europe with nothing more than a 45L carry-on size bag that escapes even the eagle eyes of budget airlines. You don’t need to pack…
Growing up in California, it’s easy to take how beautiful the state is for granted. But the longer I’ve been living away from home (11 years now, more than a third of my life), the more I’ve come to appreciate just how beautiful and diverse the state is. With a land mass just about the…
Want to get off the beaten path in Barcelona? It’s easier than it looks. Here are some places the tourists miss!
Want to find some of San Francisco’s hidden gems? Here are my favorite spots.
Planning a trip to New York City? Here are 33 tips from an ex-New Yorker to help you avoid mistakes!
I spent 5 weeks backpacking Nicaragua, from towns in the north like León, Estelí, and Matagalpa all the way down the south in San Juan del Sur and even the Corn Islands. Nicaragua numbers high amongst my favorite countries in the world and even in 5 weeks, I’ve left so much unvisited that a return…
NYC is so. much more than its major attractions! Here are my favorite off the beaten path gems across several different NYC boroughs.
London’s Shoreditch neighborhood is one of the coolest places in the city — here’s what to get up to while you visit!
