I love getting a taste of local flavor when I travel, especially quirky, whimsical, or deeply cultural flavors. So when I learned that there’s a gorgeous and colorful town in Colombia named Guatape that’s just a short distance away from Medellin, I knew we had to visit. Take a look at these photos, and I’m… Read More The Colorful, Whimsical Colombian Town of Guatape
It’s impossible to visit the city of Cartagena without noticing its gorgeous doors and colorful buildings. Well, these days it’s impossible to avoid them even if you don’t visit, as Cartagena’s doors are an Instagram favorite. Even I, someone who’s not a fan of “Instagram hot spot” trends, could not resist its allure. The rainbow… Read More The Many Gorgeous, Glorious Doors of Cartagena
When I travel, I always try to look for some sort of local thing to experience. Whether that’s attending a flamenco festival in Seville, spending a day with the Longhorn Miao in Guizhou, or in Colombia, playing tejo with a local. If you’re headed to Colombia and want an authentic Colombian experience away from all… Read More Want an Authentic Colombian Experience? You’ve Got to Play Tejo
Once the center of western civilization, Rome still embodies its millennia of history. Everywhere you turn in Italy’s capital, you see remnants of centuries, rulers, and peoples past. It’s a city where you constantly discover ancient artifacts on the streets you’ve passed dozens of times before, a place where so much history was made. No… Read More Exploring the Best of Rome in 3 Days
Installment #3 in my Budget Breakdown series details the cost to travel Nepal. This series provides transparency on travel costs for various places around the world. Of course, like any travel budget, there are variances depending on your travel style, the time of year you visit, and what you choose to splurge on. I spent two weeks… Read More Budget Breakdown: How Much It Costs to Travel Nepal
If the chaotic hustle and bustle of Kathmandu felt overwhelming to you, head west to Pokhara. This lakeside Nepalese city of a quarter-million certainly isn’t small, but compared to the nation’s capital, it feels like a tranquil respite. Plus, it’s the perfect jumping off point for trekking the Annapurna mountain range. To get you started,… Read More The Best Things to Do in Pokhara
Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. It’s just as vibrant, historied, and chaotic as Ho Chi Minh City, its southern counterpart. Yet, it is decidedly different. In Hanoi, you feel more of the thousands of years of history that have defined Vietnam and its people. You find its roots. Its southern sibling reflects more of the… Read More Hanoi: A Two-Day Itinerary
It has officially been more than a year since I returned to the U.S. after a period of long-term travel. People have often asked what it’s been like to go back to a normal life with a job, but I felt it was wise to let time pass before really reflecting on my reentry adjustment.… Read More Things No One Told You About Reentry Adjustment
Driving in Italy is essential if you want to visit smaller towns without a tour. We knew we wanted to do some wine country touring in Tuscany, so a rental car was definitely in the cards for us. Here are 7 things to know before you rent a car in Italy. (There’s a slight skew for… Read More Driving in Italy: What You Need to Know Before You Go
I adore Tuscany. There’s not much that I don’t love about it, so when my partner and I went to Italy over Thanksgiving, we ended up spending the bulk of our time in Tuscany. Amazing food, world-renowned wines, rolling green hills, and art for days. Here’s our itinerary for 1 week in Tuscany, ready for… Read More How to Spend One Wine & Art-Filled Week in Tuscany