Costa Rica’s jungles come alive after sunset with the sounds of hundreds of species of animals, many of which are nearly impossible to see during the daytime. Throughout the country, many parks offer night tours so that visitors can witness the magic of seeing so many creatures in their natural habitat. During my visit to […]
How to Experience Johannesburg Like a Local
One week back in 2015, I departed my beloved (but cold and dark) Berlin in favor of summer. After 24 hours of travel, I landed in Johannesburg, South Africa, with weather reminiscent of back home in Southern California. I almost didn’t know what to make of it at first. My face started sweating (I suffer […]
Camping Iceland’s Ring Road: 25 Things You Need to Know
Iceland is one of the most geographically interesting and naturally stunning countries I’ve ever been to (and I’ve been to a lot!). I had to keep asking myself if we had landed on another planet, because the scenery was, for the most part, unlike anything I had ever seen before. It’s also wild, rugged, and […]
What to Pack for Traveling in Europe in the Winter
Think that Europe is only awesome during the summer? Think again. With its festive Christmas markets, snowy forests, and general lack of tourists, Europe in the winter is more enjoyable than you might think. I was pretty scared of the cold at first, but realized that with one simple tactic, there’s no such thing as bad weather. […]
How to Pack Carry-On Only in the Winter (and Still Look Fabulous)
Imagine this: You score an amazing deal on a flight to a snowy destination. You can almost imagine the snowflakes falling on your tongue and the hot chocolate warming your hands. To be honest, part of the fun is figuring out which cute winter coats and scarves are going to accompany you on the trip, […]