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 […]
Your Complete Guide to Mystic Hot Springs, Utah
Heated by geothermal activity under the earth’s surface, the water that bubbles up at Mystic Hot Springs starts at 168 degrees Fahrenheit and gradually gets cooler as it tumbles down into the pools below. Maybe you’ve seen photos on social media of people living their best lives, soaking in the bathtubs that make these springs […]
The Cost of Traveling in Iceland (and How to Save)
Iceland has increasingly become a more popular tourist destination thanks to its incredible landscape and cheap flights from Europe and North America. While the country is expensive, Iceland is the kind of beautiful that makes it worth the cost of visiting, and there’s so much that you can see and do, even if you only have […]
25 Things to Do in Idaho
Do you have those bands that you love but don’t want to get popular, so that they can be your little secret forever? That’s how I feel about Idaho. Most people skip over Idaho in favor of more popular places like Utah and Washington. After all, why would someone want to visit Idaho? Well for starters, […]
Your Guide to Kirkham Hot Springs, Idaho
Idaho is definitely an underrated state full of natural beauty and open roads perfect for road-tripping — and its many hot springs are the cherry on top. I’ve been to quite a few of them. Kirkham Hot Springs has to be one of the most popular — and for good reason. This is your complete […]