It’s unfortunate but true: women travelers everywhere have different safety considerations than men. And this is doubly true in Latin America, with its strong patriarchal culture. When I told people back home that I was spending 4 months traveling alone through Central America, I had many surprised and nervous reactions. But were they warranted? Well,…
Let’s set the stage: You’re flying over a lagoon with countless shades of cerulean and turquoise, dotted only by a few small islands. The islands are so small that from this height, they almost don’t even look like islands– just ribbons of electric blue paint on the dark blue canvas of the Indian ocean. The…
Montenegro is a small country and one of the newest in Europe (and even the world), having only declared independence in 2006. While often overshadowed by Croatia, its neighbor to the North, Montenegro is more than worth a visit. For one, it has the same coastline as Croatia – yet with a fraction of the…
I was sitting in a conference, listening to an Instagrammer talk with pride about influence. The example she gave? A follower had sent her a photo of her going to the exact same spot that she went and taking the exact same photo – down to the hand jauntily placed atop a straw hat –…
Planning to get off the beaten path in Dublin, Ireland? Here’s where I recommend!
Spectacular beaches, world-class massages, mesmerizing landscapes, outrageously delicious food… Bali is absolutely stunning. I’m writing this from a beautiful villa in Canggu, feeling safe as can be. But because of the rumblings of an angsty volcano, the tourism-driven island economy is suffering. People working in hospitality are losing their jobs left and right, and businesses…
Tallinn, Estonia is a unique place where medieval architecture meets modern design. Here’s what to do when you visit!
Dublin is a literary city, and here are my favorite nerdy stops for a self-guided bookish tour of Dublin!
Don’t know what to do in the quirky and vibrant capital of Romania? Here are my recommendations!