I flew to Sumatra solely for one reason: to do a jungle trek and to hopefully see orangutans. There are only two places in the world where you can see …
One thing I do in every place I visit: I get a bird’s eye view of the city. If there is a high point in town, a high building, or …
I always thought that to see wildlife and seabirds out in the sea in Peru, I would have to visit the Ballestas Islands, often dubbed “the poor men’s Galapagos”. After …
The main draw for me to visit the Bahamas was to meet the swimming pigs. Prior to my trip, I hadn’t done much research – I had no idea where …
Brooklyn is New York’s most populous borough – and it has so much to offer! From live music to street art to some of NYC’s best eateries: read on to find out why Brooklyn is worth a visit!
My Galapagos Islands cruise was everything I’d dreamed: countless wildlife encounters, giant tortoises, incredibly diverse underwater life, and so much more…
Everything you should know before heading to Cuba: How do the two currencies work? Is there internet? Where to stay and how to get around, is Cuba safe?
Here is my perfect itinerary for a weekend in Austin – including the best food trucks, bars and breakfast tacos, plus my favorite activities in Texas’ capital.
Isla Mujeres – this little Caribbean island near Cancun is my little Mexican paradise, complete with picture-perfect palm-fringed sandy beaches and crystal clear turquoise water!
How safe is it to travel to Colombia? Are there still kidnappings, druggings and muggings? Which cities are safe and which aren’t? Read on for my take on safety in Colombia…
The Ice Diamonds on the ice beach of Breiðamerkursandur were a sight I will never forget – and the highlight of my trip to Iceland. A must-visit place if you go to Iceland!
It’s been nearly six years that I handed in my notice to travel the world.. for a year. So how has my nomadic journey evolved over the past (nearly) SIX years?
Today I am sharing the tools with you that I use to find the cheapest ways to get around Europe. From budget airlines to international bus companies – and how to get the best deals!
I didn’t think a truly paradisical, unspoiled island still existed in Thailand – but Koh Poda ticked all the boxes of the picture-perfect tropical island!
It’s finally here, part II of Five things to discover in New York that most tourists (and locals) never do – read on for five more off-the-beaten-path New York experiences.
My two visits to Hong Kong this year were full of surprises! Find out which twelve things I found surprising about Hong Kong!
After sharing my five best moments in five years of travel yesterday, it’s now time for the five worst experiences. Contrary to yesterday’s post, for which I had a hard …
I have to admit that I find it nearly impossible to pick just five moments out of five years of travel, but here are a handful of my absolute favorite experiences!
I quit my job to travel the world five years ago – and I am still traveling! Read more about how my backpacking trip turned into an indefinite journey around the world..
One of the most terrifying experiences on all my travels: Cycling down Bolivia’s notorious Death Road, also known as the most dangerous roads in the world!
When I touched down in Cairo and sat down to map out my Egypt itinerary, I was shocked when I saw how far Siwa was from all the other places …
This article tells you everything you need to know about running the New York marathon. From where to stay to during the New York Marathon, how to get to the start village, what to pack for the marathon, where your friends can watch you along the course, to where to eat after the New York marathon.
Planning a trip to Iceland? Here are some things to know before you go – self-driving tour vs. hitchhiking vs. public transportation, money saving tips, and more!
A road trip along Iceland’s Ring Road comes with everything Iceland is famous for: waterfalls, volcanoes, glaciers and glacier lagoons, geysers, lava fields, geothermal fields, and the country’s incredibly diverse scenery!
If you’re visiting NYC for the Holidays, here is the ultimate guide to Christmas in New York City! Activities, bars, Christmas shows and more!
Using what we know about the realities of long-term travel, we are doing massive amounts of research for the best travel insurance packages. There are hundreds of providers out there, so we have put together a checklist of questions to help you choose the right travel insurance. And we’d like to hear your thoughts too!
Ten years ago, people would still raise an eyebrows when you told them you were staying in Brooklyn on a trip to New York, but oh how things have changed! …
A city with a stunning skyline like New York is basically begging to have panoramic skyline photos taken. So where are the best spots to take in Manhattan’s skyline?
In the markets in New York City, every culture, language and era mixes and mingles while buying and selling clothes, trinkets, antiques and food. We have visited loads of markets this past year while in town, and here are our top five picks, and a few extra we just couldn’t leave out!