Wearing a wetsuit for underwater activities may seem like an open-and-shut case. After all, a wetsuit is a one piece. Isn’t it one and done? Not really. Most of the time, you’ll want to wear something underneath your wetsuit (going commando is for the brave, for many reasons). But a few questions still remain, like…
Bali is a paradisiacal holiday destination filled with unbelievable sights; gushing waterfalls, palm-tree-lined beaches, and luxurious resorts. Ubud, the spiritual capital of the island, is a popular place to visit in Bali. Plus, it’s also really easy to travel around from Ubud, since it has a fairly central location on the island. Whether you want…
I had always wanted to visit Guatemala. The coffee, the picturesque landscapes, the beautiful handwoven textiles, the ongoing Mayan culture… the list of fun things to do in Guatemala just goes on and on. And in 2017, I finally did. I spent three weeks exploring this beautiful country, which is not nearly enough — you…
Scuba diving is a magical experience: the rules of gravity and physics seem to fade away as you enter a kaleidoscopic wonderland of vibrant colors and fast-moving life. While it’s impossible to really express what it feels like to go scuba diving in words, some dorky dive puns and jokes can add some fun levity…
Jet black sand beaches, towering rugged waterfalls, jagged peaks covered in emerald green flora: the landscape of Tahiti looks like something out of Jurassic Park. Taking a road trip around the island of Tahiti is one of the best ways to see as much of the island’s beauty as you can and tackle all of…
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…
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…
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…
