You guys we need to talk about packing cubes. We need to talk about the incredible convenience, the unmatched organization, the unparalleled ability to compress everything, from rompers to seashell bathing suits. I’ve been traveling for almost 6 years straight now and I’ve often prided myself on my ability to pack light. But underneath it […]
Why I Decided to Leave Berlin
I rode in the back of the taxi, weaving through the empty city streets, the lights reflected in the wet pavement and the walls of the Berliner Dom. I had forgotten that every fall the Festival of Lights comes to town, projecting patterns on the major buildings throughout Berlin’s Mitte neighborhood, synced to music. I’d […]
The Perfect South African Road Trip
When I arrived in South Africa I knew that I wanted to do a road trip across the country. As my first foray into the African continent, I was sure it would be different than Asia where I’d spent the previous three years of my life, easily hopping from place to place on a motorbike or […]
The Perfect Namibia Road Trip Itinerary
Southern Africa’s desert country is the perfect mixture of adventurous, beautiful, accessible, and attainable. Often, overland traveling in Africa can mean terrible roads, difficult conditions, and unique challenges, however road trips in Namibia are usually just a bit easier, which makes it the perfect destination to self drive in Africa. Namibia is a politically stable […]
A Guide to Namibia’s Gorgeous Sossusvlei
Sossus means “place of no return”. Looking out at those gorgeous endless dunes with the bright blue sky and the vast expanses in every direction, it is easy to see why. Once you see this for yourself you’ll never be the same. Namib-Naukluft National Park is one of the most popular attractions in Namibia, with […]