Colonial architecture, Inca ruins, and a rich history: this is Cusco. Cusco sits perched high in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, one of the most fertile and historic regions of Peru. It’s a common starting point for travelers seeking…
The Story of Leo, the Island Cat
Have you ever bonded with an animal abroad? I mean like, have you ever become unusually attached to an animal that you briefly interacted with while traveling in a foreign place? To the point where you–however fleetingly–may or may not…
The Verdict: Is Koh Phi Phi a Ruined Island?
Koh Phi Phi, Thailand. A majestic archipelago of limestone cliffs, jutting out of the Andaman Sea’s emerald waters. Lush Thai jungles, golden beaches, humming longtail boats, and the glorious tropical sunshine. …Or, is that not how you picture it? Perhaps you’ve…
The Beauty of Nothing: Road Trip Through the American Southwest
The southwestern region of the United States has a reputation for being a bit…barren. And it is–but in the best way possible. The vast emptiness–the mind-blowingly open space–is in my opinion what makes the southwest so absolutely freaking beautiful.
8 Experiences You’ll Have in Cusco, Peru
A woman with long, dark, thickly braided hair walks down the street. Her face is round and cheerful, and her circular, brightly-patterned skirt bounces along behind her as she walks. A colorful shawl is draped around her shoulders, and a…
The Temples of Thailand, In Photos
Home to over 40,000 Buddhist temples and a 95% Buddhist population, Thailand is considered the most Buddhist country in the world. This religion has become a deeply ingrained and highly important part of Thailand’s culture, and is apparent in almost all…
Paradise Found at Huay Tung Tao
I have an exciting announcement to make: I have discovered an actual, real-life, honest-to-goodness paradise in Thailand. It wasn’t on any of the islands or beaches, or even in the jungles or cities. My Thai paradise came in the form of…
Hidden Gem of Chiang Mai: The Terracotta Garden
Whenever I visit a new city, I always make it a goal to enjoy an experience or check out an attraction that is not within the “Top Five” or “Top Ten” or even “Top Fifteen” popular things to do in…
Best of Bangkok in 1, 2, or 3 Days
Bangkok is one of the craziest cities I’ve ever been to. It’s truly a city of contrasts; new and old, beautiful and ugly, virtuous and sinful. There’s $2 street food and gourmet French restaurants; luxury fashion malls and cheap, cheap street vendors;…
Motorbiking Northern Thailand for Beginners
Driving in a foreign country can be scary, especially when the driving habits and patterns of motorists in that country are drastically different than your own. Different speeds, different rules, different expectations, and possibly even a different side of the…
Paradise at Pileh Bay
Have you ever traveled to somewhere that was so scenic, so striking, so surreal, that you knew you would never have the ability to adequately describe this place to another person?
Houston, My New Hometown (And Why You Should Visit!)
After spending the majority of my life living in the southeastern United States, I never in a million years thought that I would one day be living in Texas. Sure, I grew up in “The South”, but Texas was different….
