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…
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….
Part of the fun of a camping trip is all the conversation that comes along with it, once you’re disconnected from the real world. While you can definitely dive deep with philosophical questions or just get to know people better over typical stuff like favorite thing questions, you can also take a different path —…
With views quickly shifting from pitch-black lava fields dotted with green grape vines to the cerulean coastline, Lanzarote has so much landscape diversity that it’s hard to fathom. This island of just 326 square miles — just a hair larger than New York City — offers so many different types of landscapes on this little…
I’ll be honest: it’s rare that I see a sunrise. But every time I do, I wonder why I don’t wake up for the sunrise more often. I love gathering meaningful quotes, and so I’ve curated the most heart-filling quotes about sunrise (and thrown in some funny sunrise quotes for good measure!) These sunrise quotes…
Taiwan is a beautiful lush country with so much to do and see! With world-class cities like Taipei and Taichung thriving in winter and gorgeous beaches in Kenting in summer, what to pack for Taiwan will largely depend on the season. Taiwan has four distinct seasons (here are my thoughts on the best time to…
Sardinia is a stunner, with sand so silky and water so crystal-clear and ice-blue that it looks as if you’re in the Caribbean, not the Mediterranean. So it should come as a surprise to absolutely no one that Sardinia is one of the top beach destinations in Italy. The island is home to some of…
Imagine driving through the medieval hilltop town and vineyard-studded foothills of Tuscany or along the winging coastal path of the Amalfi Coast, seeing pastel-colored houses punctuating the drive between patches of blue Tyrrhenian Sea. Renting a car in Italy can be an unforgettable experience and highlight of your Italian vacation (how else will you experience…
