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 challenges? To be clear, I think everyone who has the […]

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 in the process of getting dual citizenship. That’s a story […]

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 the pandemic, with lax entry requirements for visitors by plane. […]

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 both excellent when done right. But, there are also notable […]

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 a place to work out while backpacking. Once a COVID […]