‘Sunset is still my favorite color, and rainbow is second.’ ― Mattie Stepanek Within minutes of arriving in San Juan del Sur, I felt a sense of familiarity, almost like I’d been here before. And in some cases I had. Reminiscent of…
Bali Bliss: A Travel Guide to the The Island of the Gods
If I were to write a love letter declaring my unwavering love to a destination, it would undoubtedly be addressed to Bali. It was love at first sight from the moment I stepped onto this glorious island and I have been…
Our Favorite Travel Experiences of 2018
2018: Celebrating an amazing year of travel As I enter my fourth year of blogging and look back on another wonderful year of travel, I have come to look forward to writing this type of blog post, as my annual “Favorite Travel Experiences”…
How To Spend 36 Hours in Bogota
In recent years, Colombia’s capital city has shed its bad-boy drug-ridden reputation and has gradually become a sought-after destination among many world travelers. There are many who sing its praises, and rightfully so. Bogota has quietly become an overnight sensation: a…
Amsterdam: Culture, Canals & A Little Bit of Corruption
Amsterdam. A city of striking contrasts that everyone seems to fall in love with, and we are certainly no exception. World-renowned art and history institutions co-exist with risqué sex clubs and cannabis shops, venerable and lavish mansions lie side-by-side with…
Top Ten Overrated & Underwhelming Travel Experiences Around the World
Lei-ing it down at Old Lahaina, Maui’s most popular luau Do you ever stop and marvel at just how amazing this world we live in truly is? Endless amounts of jaw-dropping natural wonders, intricate architectural gems, and mind-boggling ancient treasures that…
Costa Rica: Pura Vida & Pura Amor
One of the hottest travel destinations in all of Latin America, it’s easy to see why Costa Rica has been drawing an influx of travelers for well over a decade now. Raw and rugged rainforests, stunning white sand beaches, and an…
Seattle: The Emerald Gem of the Pacific Northwest
Nirvana. Frasier. Microsoft. Starbucks. Rain. Just a few of the things that often come to mind when thinking about Seattle. Sure, these are the obvious and typical associations, but in my opinion, what really defines and elevates Seattle as one…
Egypt: So Much More Than The Pyramids
The mere mention of Egypt likely conjures up exotic images of imposing pyramids, a colossal sphinx, and decorated camels ambling across expansive deserts. And yes, that’s certainly a significant part of the majority of people’s travel experiences in Egypt. I’d be…
Hong Kong: Gateway to Asia
As a westerner, the first time you cross the International Date Line and arrive in the Far East can be a bit of a culture shock; jolting, if you will. Overwhelmed, intrigued, disoriented…just a few of the feelings that swept over me and my best…