I had no idea what an eSIM was until about six months ago and it’s now an essential part of my travel arsenal. It has allowed me to stay in touch with friends and family from back home while getting Read more…
One of the most unique places in the USA is barely in the states at all. Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument should be on every nature and hiking enthusiast’s list! Organ Pipe Cactus is in Southern Arizona adjacent to the Read more…
We’ve all heard time and time again about how traveling can be transformative. It’s all too easy to have rose-colored glasses on with all of the positive travel content out there. However, how much do we really hear about the Read more…
Why Visit San Marino? How does San Marino receive over 2 million visitors per year despite being smaller than my NJ hometown? For one, San Marino is the world’s oldest surviving republic. The world’s fifth smallest country is also an Read more…
For a relatively small country, Italy packs a huge cultural, culinary, and natural punch. Despite not at all being a budget destination, Italy is undoubtedly one of my favorite countries to travel in. Especially now that I’m living here and Read more…
2020 was supposed to be year full of travel for me. I made some retrospectively naive plans for the year, most notably a long journey that started in Colombia. I booked a flight to Cartagena for mid January. My goal Read more…
With vaccination rates steadily climbing across the globe, travel restrictions are gradually being lifted. But, for the last 16 months, COVID has forced us to get creative to continue our travels. Mexico has been a popular destination for Americans during Read more…
One of, if not, my favorite thing about traveling is eating. I’m always looking forward to my next meal, especially when that meal is pizza. I won’t take a position on the New York vs. Chicago pizza debate because they’re Read more…
One of my concerns about backpacking in Southeast Asia and South America was keeping my fitness routine going. The vast majority of hostels/guesthouses don’t have a gym, unlike big name hotel chains. So, it takes a little effort to find Read more…
Aside from the absolute basics, it can be tough to decide which things to pack on a backpacking trip. It’s too easy to go overboard and pack things that aren’t actually essential. Traveling lightweight, especially with a 40L carry on Read more…