Inspiring others to see the world
With WOW Air offering ridiculously low airfare to Iceland, this northern little island is high on traveler radar recently. I’ve seen more and more snapchat and Instagram posts from Iceland this year than ever before, and the number of people asking for my opinion on what to do in Iceland is growing exponentially! When people Read More…
Iceland is a magical land of fire and ice. You can see things in Iceland that you can’t find anywhere else in the world, from glaciers and waterfalls to volcanoes and lava fields. Much of the country looks like a foreign planet. Now, with cheap flights from America and Europe or free layovers en route Read More…
It’s not a secret that Colombia is still a bit third world. Though the economy is getting better after the infamous drug problems of the 1990’s, the country is still in a subpar state. In big cities like Cartagena, economic troubles are well hidden behind clean employee uniforms, high rise hotels, and pricey tourist restaurants. Read More…
I read a hotel review recently about how at a certain upscale hotel, you wouldn’t see backpackers. It was then I realized that budget traveling has a negative connotation. I may travel only with a backpack, but I don’t let money slow me down if there’s something I want to do! I ended up staying Read More…
Italians are a fiery race at the best of times. The people of this Mediterranean nation have several customs which are different to those of their European neighbours. It’s these sorts of social manners which can cause offence if not adhered to. Today, we’re going to run through seven ways you will annoy or insult Read More…
When I first saw cave tours in Granada, I thought it was going to be a walking tour of dirt caves where people hike with lights on their heads and carry pick axes. Okay, I guess that’s not quite feasible for a daily cave tour in a big city, but it’s what first came to Read More…
Every traveler needs a good backpack for hikes, weekend trips, or plane travel. Backpacks are easy to carry, well-balanced, and have lots of storage compartments to separate all your belongings. It’s hard to find the perfect backpack, but I never stop trying. The NeatPack backpack comes close to being perfect. It’s the lightest backpack I’ve Read More…
The first time I traveled to Iceland, it was for a layover so I didn’t put too much thought into what to bring; I was mostly packing for the destinations after Iceland. I realized I should have put much more effort into preparing for Iceland! The second time I went to Iceland, I googled and Read More…
Last month, I flew standby for the first time on Southwest. That meant I showed up at the airport at 3:00 a.m. and waited for the first flight with an open seat on it…on Thanksgiving weekend. Yeah, I didn’t plan very well. Everyone travels for Thanksgiving so the flights were super booked, and the only Read More…
When you have the money to travel, you never have the time. When you have the time, you never have the money. Sometimes, though, you find yourself with just enough of each to take that trip you really want, but can’t find anyone to go with. Too many times, I let plans slip away because no one was able to come with me. Finally, I pushed my fears aside and did it: I tried traveling solo for the first time.