It’s kind of ironic that I love to travel so much given that flying gives me so much anxiety I usually can’t even sleep the night before a flight. But short of learning how to teleport – which to be honest, would probably just freak me out more – it’s something I’m stuck with. I…
If you’re planning a trip to Morocco, I’m sure you’ve daydreamed of its many colorful walls, ornate doors, aromatic spices, and busy markets chock-full of dreamy décor. You probably have bookmarked a few Instagrammable spots you want to check out, and maybe you’ve gone so far as to sketch out your desired itinerary. But there’s…
Music blasting on the stereo, windows rolled down and hair mussed by the wind, singing with your road tripping besties: there’s nothing better than a road trip. It’s my favorite way to travel. I’ve done road trips all over the world: from Brazil to the Faroe Islands, the American Southwest (Nevada, Arizona, and Utah) to…
Considered the birthplace of Impressionism, Paris is home to some of the most prestigious Impressionist masterpieces in the world. Most notably, these works include Le Déjeuner sur l’herbe by Edouard Manet, Les Danseuses by Edgar Degas, and of course, Les Nymphéas by Claude Monet. Before we dive into our in-depth guide of the best Impressionist…
Stretching 37 miles long but a mere 5 miles wide, Roatan is a long and spread out island that is deceptively large and difficult to access with public transit. With its hilly landscape, turquoise-lined coast, and dense forests, driving through Roatan is beautiful — at least, it is when you aren’t trying to squeeze through…
Off the coast of Honduras lies the Bay Islands, and among them, Utila — a beloved destination for backpackers, divers, and divers-to-be. This gem in the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System is a paradise for divers, snorkelers, and beachgoers alike. While it’s most known for its vibrant reefs teeming with marine life, Utila also has white…
The best wetsuit is the one you’ll reach for time and again. After freezing my butt off while diving in Cozumel in my 3 mm suit, I realized that 3mm wasn’t going to cut it for repetitive scuba diving on longer dive trips — even in warm water like the Caribbean. I run cold, and I…
Since I was a young girl, I’ve been fascinated with the underwater world. I was so obsessed with snorkeling that I basically forced my parents to plan each vacation around indulging that whim. It’s no accident that they hid the fact that scuba diving was even a thing from me for ages. But somehow, it…
From kaleidoscopic coral gardens to large pelagics to tiny nudibranchs, scuba divers know that diving is one of the most incredible ways to see the world. Scuba diving is one of the most magical, immersive, and exciting activities you can do on your travels — but it does require a fair bit of planning. After…
