Azure waters, rugged coastline, candy-colored houses in every color of the rainbow: the Cinque Terre, Italian for ‘five lands’, of the Italian Riviera are too beautiful to be true. Connected by hiking trails and train, these five villages are part of the protected lands of Cinque Terre National Park, and they collectively became a UNESCO…
Little Corn Island is a special place, unlike any other place I’ve been to before. On a tiny island of fewer than 2,000 people, it doesn’t take long to start feeling at home. Nearly 50 miles from the Nicaraguan mainland, without a single car, you’ll breathe air so fresh and see water so blue the world…
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,…
Packing for a trip to Nicaragua isn’t too difficult. Being a subtropical climate, Nicaragua only has two seasons: rainy and dry, and both have around the same average temperatures (read: hot AF). The rainy season — which is low season — lasts from May to November, peaking in October. That said, despite the rain, the…
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…
The mistake is often made — myself included — in thinking that Australia is a small island. Really, it only looks that way because our Northern hemisphere-centric maps artificially squeeze Australia’s size. In fact, it’s about 80% of the size of the continental U.S., making it perfect for long extended Australia road trips. While many…
Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands, and it certainly offers the most variety in terms of landscape, attractions, and activities. From visiting charming little villages to hiking through lush forests and relaxing on gorgeous beaches, there’s plenty to do on this beautiful island. I traveled to Tenerife twice and spent a total of…
Both Cancun and Cozumel offer white-sand beaches, reefs for snorkelers and scuba divers, and year-round beautiful weather: but which is the best place for you? If you’re trying to pick between Cancun vs. Cozumel, this guide will lay out the pros and cons to help you pick the better option for your upcoming Mexico trip….
Nestled in the beautiful region of Provence, Arles quickly entrances visitors with its timeless charm. The combination of Roman history, delicious cuisine provençale and an endless love for the arts is an exquisite mix found nowhere else. With a myriad of experiences to offer, and a stunning landscape on the edge of the Camargue, Arles…
