Before donating and selling basically my entire life to travel the world like the clichéd blogger that I am, I had some 40 or 50-odd pairs of shoes cluttering up my New York City apartment closet. You could say that I had a bit of a problem. Since I was a teacher before I was…
With airlines constantly adjusting their compact carry-on size requirements and implementing higher fees for checked luggage, travelers have been forced to adjust and pack smarter. Many U.S. airlines are following in the footsteps of ultra-low budget carriers like WOW and Spirit, introducing free “basic economy” fares that charge extra for carry-on bags. As a result,…
It’s no secret if you look at my recent post history that I’ve had a bit of writer’s block lately. My constant movement has become exhausting, inhibiting my ability to work on my business and myself in the ways I’d like to. Nearly three years of nonstop travel later, I think it’s safe to say…
It’s a bit weird to admit this as a travel blogger, but I have a nasty (and growing) fear of flying. And not just the flying itself, but everything associated with it: oversleeping and missing a morning flight, physically getting to the airport, the anxiety of being in the airport. Basically, any which way I…
I’ve spent the majority of the last two and a half years backpacking, living, and traveling around Europe. I’ve visited about 80% of the countries that make up this big and diverse continent and travel around Europe since I’m based in Bulgaria and it’s quite easy to hop around for cheap from Sofia (I love you,…
Matera is a city with a story. It’s incredible sassi districts are made almost entirely of refurbished cave dwellings, given new life. Matera suffered extreme poverty in the 1800s, making the sassi basically uninhabitable without serious health consequences. The subsequent attempted forced relocation of its citizens threatened to make Matera and its sassi lose their…
Looking for some quotes about Morocco to remember your time there or as a Morocco Instagram caption? Here are some of the best Morocco quotes from travelers, Moroccans, and writers. The Best Quotes About Morocco “Morocco is built on tolerance.” — Mohammed VI, King of Morocco “A little imagination goes a long way in Fes.”…
Utah is a state that almost looks like it belongs to another planet entirely, Martian in some parts and otherworldly in others. If you’re an outdoor lover, there is a wealth of incredible places to visit in Utah to keep exploring indefinitely, whether you’re visiting Utah for just a week on a road trip or…
Nevada is a state with so much to offer, but with California flanking it on one side and Arizona on the other, it seems to get ignored a bit. People seem to not be aware of all that Nevada has to offer, and how many incredible places to visit in Nevada there are. I’ve created…
