It’s hard to find the words for an experience as magical as diving is. I’ve dove in landscapes as diverse as Tahiti and Moorea, Cozumel, Indonesia’s Gili Islands, the Maldives, and Malta. Yet even with nearly 50 dives under my belt, I still can’t quite find the right words to express what a wonderful experience…
Portugal doesn’t sit in the shadows of more famous European countries anymore. The country’s beautiful cities draw millions of tourists each year. But, you don’t have to put up with the crowds in Porto and Lisbon if you want to enjoy Portugal’s fantastic cuisine, historic architecture, and multicultural vibes. The Portuguese countryside is a paradise…
Vietnam is a very diverse and beautiful country with something to offer everyone. The country is long, spanning several climates and geographies, meaning that there are so many different places to visit in Vietnam that feel vastly different from the next. Nature-minded travelers like its cascading rice terraces in the north. Others prefer embracing the…
Let’s face it — when summer rolls around in Dubai, it gets so hot that there’s little else you want to do but stay indoors… and you probably don’t want to go on a Dubai desert safari, either. And Dubai has tons of great things you can do indoors, of course, from its epic malls…
The Grand Canyon is rightfully one of the most renowned landmarks in all of America, and there’s no wonder that it figures high on nearly everyone’s national parks bucket list. The Grand Canyon was formed by the rushing waters of the Colorado River after many million years of erosion and assisted by plate tectonics which…
With over 734 miles of scenic hiking trails, Glacier National Park has a wealth of hiking to explore. There’s a trail for every experience level and age group from a family-friendly boardwalk hike around the massive old-growth cedars near Lake McDonald to challenging mountain passes that offer rewarding views of the pristine landscape below. Pack…
If you’re looking for a great place to travel in the winter in the United States, National Parks in December are a great option to spend the holiday season! Whether you want a sunny escape to a normally too-hot desert national park like you’ll find in Southern California or Texas or you want a snow-covered…
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…
It took me forever to start writing about New York City, but once I started, I had so much to say. After all, New York was my home for 9 years, and as a result I know the city better than any other in the world. I guess New York City is such an overwhelming…
