[ad_1] Posted: 2/5/2023 | February 5th, 2023 A hub for hippies, yogis, and digital nomads, Bali is one of the most popular destinations in Southeast Asia. It was popular when I first started going in 2010 and has only increased in popularity. While parts of Bali struggle with overtourism (I’m looking at you, Kuta Beach), […]

[ad_1] Posted: 2/5/2023 | February 5th, 2023 Founded by the Portuguese in the 16th century (though several indigenous groups have lived in the area for millennia), Rio de Janeiro is the second-largest city in Brazil. It’s also one of the most visited cities in the Southern Hemisphere and over 5 million people pass through the […]

[ad_1] Posted: 1/31/23 | January 31st, 2023 One of the best souvenirs I have from my first trip around the world is the journal I kept over those 18 months. Having captured my thoughts and feelings as I traveled has allowed me to relive that trip over and over again in the years since. Memories […]

[ad_1] Posted: 1/16/23 | January 16th, 2023 I’ve yet to meet a traveler who didn’t love their time in Japan. It’s just one of those countries that everyone loves. How can you not? The food is rich, carefully crafted, and delicious; the history and culture rich and long; the landscape breathtaking; and the people super […]

[ad_1] Posted: 1/13/2023 | January 13th, 2023 Located on the shores of Lake Wakatipu on the southern island of New Zealand, Queenstown is beautiful city set in an already beautiful country. With the Southern Alps looming as a backdrop and a shimmering lake in the foreground, Queenstown has a lot going for it. Known as […]

[ad_1] Posted: 1/9/23 | January 9th, 2023 Japan is one of my favorite countries in the world. The serene beauty of the mountains and temples, the hustle and bustle of the sprawling cities, the exquisite food, and its long history make for a fascinating place to visit. However, Japan has a reputation, especially among budget […]

[ad_1] Posted: 1/6/2023 | January 6th, 2023 Home to nearly 700,000 people, Seville (or Sevilla in Spanish) is one of the most popular destinations in Spain. Located in Andalusia, Seville has a long, intricate past that is worth soaking up. Conquered by Islamic forces in 711, the region was under Muslim rule for centuries, which […]

[ad_1] Posted: 1/5/2023 | January 5th, 2023 Auckland is the biggest city in New Zealand. Nestled within an hour’s drive of over a hundred beaches, Auckland makes for a great base for day trips. While I wouldn’t spend a long time here (a couple of days should suffice), there’s plenty to keep you busy during […]

[ad_1] Posted: 1/3/23 | January 3rd, 2023 Istanbul is a dynamic, sprawling, and historic metropolis known for bridging Europe and Asia. For centuries it was one of the most important cities in the world, a hub for trade and culture between the four corners of the earth. Like Rome, Istanbul has layers upon layers to […]

[ad_1] Posted: 12/20/2022 | December 20th, 2022 For the last five years, I’ve concluded the year with a list of my favorite reads. As a writer, reading comes with the territory. Writers just tend to read a lot. Then again, I’ve always been into reading ever since I was a little kid. I devour books. […]