September 19, 2018
Here’s Why You Should Absolutely Visit São Jorge Island, Azores
One of the less-visited islands of the Azores turned out to be my absolute favorite…
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September 19, 2018
Island Hopping on the Azores: A Complete Guide
This Atlantic archipelago between Portugal and the US is an adventure traveller’s paradise.
September 14, 2018
Yucatán Beyond Cancún: Top Places For Culture, Nature & Beach Life
Contributor Tiffany spent several months in the Yucatan, sharing her top tips in this guide.
September 13, 2018
Overtourism: Why We All Need to Stop Going to the Same Places
Overcrowding has an obvious solution: we should be much more imaginative with where we travel.
September 10, 2018
10 Fantastic Things to do on Faial Island, Azores
This indelibly pretty island has some great attractions, including the dramatic site of a 1957 volcanic eruption…
August 16, 2018
Best Travel Backpacks (2018)
(Aug 2018 Update) I reviewed a ton of different backpacks… FOR SCIENCE! And of course to help you find the best one for you.
August 14, 2018
How to Use Layovers to Get Two Trips In One
Why layovers are my favorite new travel hack.
August 9, 2018
How I Spent My Layover In Istanbul (and Got a Free 4-Star Hotel)
I didn’t plan to go to Istanbul… until I saw they’ll comp you a 4-star hotel if you make a stopover. I’m glad I did.
July 30, 2018
Beyond Dracula’s Castle: My 7 Favorite Places in Transylvania
A few highlights and travel tips from my road trip through Transylvania.
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Amazing Places
March 31, 2013
Witnessing an Actual (!) Crucifixion in The Philippines
Turns out Easter in the Philippines involves nailing a guy to a cross with real nails through actual hands… and that wasn’t even the crazy part
March 25, 2014
The Medellin City Tour That Nearly Brought Me To Tears
Learning about Colombia’s dark past in its most exciting and rejuvenated city.
June 20, 2015
Overwhelmed by Marine Life at the Komodo Islands
Fuck me, these might be the best dives I’ve ever done.
March 27, 2014
The Must-Try Tropical Fruits of Latin America
Eat this weird and delicious stuff.
July 31, 2014
Stunning Sunrise Over The Ifugao Rice Terraces
Epic rice terraces built over 2000 years ago in the Philippines’ Luzon region.
February 26, 2014
Feeling Weightless in a Mud Volcano Bath
So here I am about to dive into a mud-oozing mini-volcano…
July 31, 2014
Climbing Mt. Mayon: The Volcano With the Perfect Cone
A volcano renowned for having one of the world’s most symmetrical cones.
November 10, 2012
Seeing 300,000 Swifts Swarm Into A Jungle Cave
Truly Attenborough-esque scenes in Thailand.
January 24, 2018
Koh Kood: A Most Fabulous Island (But Not Quite My Thing)
Koh Kood is often billed as “Thailand’s last unspoiled island”. And I kind of didn’t like it.
Budget Travel Guides From Around The World
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