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eSIM: One of the Most Underrated Travel Tools

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…

By Liam, 6 months6 months ago
Guide

Organ Pipe Cactus: Hidden Gem in the Arizona Desert

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…

By Liam, 6 months6 months ago
Tips

Downsides of Long Term Travel

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…

By Liam, 6 months6 months ago
Guide

San Marino: One of the World’s Smallest Countries

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…

By Liam, 7 months7 months ago
Guide

Italy: 11 Overlooked Places to Go

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…

By Liam, 7 months7 months ago
COVID

My Experience Traveling in Colombia and Being in Ecuador During Lockdown

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…

By Liam, 11 months11 months ago
Guide

Explore the US with Free Camping

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…

By Liam, 12 months12 months ago
Food

10 Best Pizzas I’ve Ever Had

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…

By Liam, 2 years10 months ago
Guide

How to Keep your Gym Routine when Backpacking

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…

By Liam, 2 years2 years ago
Tips

13 Things to Pack on an International Backpacking Trip

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…

By Liam, 2 years2 years ago

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