In a comment on a recent post, I was asked to write about traveling with an unlocked iPhone (or any smart phone, really), obtaining SIM cards abroad, and how the whole process takes place. Kellie, I’m glad you asked. I have been traveling for over 5 years now with an unlocked iPhone, always buying a prepaid […]
The Best of the Wild Atlantic Way from Galway to Donegal
There are so many places in this world, sometimes it seems silly to go back when there is so much left unexplored. Then again, it’s silly not to go back when you love a place so much that you know you need to explore more of it, isn’t it? That’s what Ireland is – a place […]
How I Found a Flight from Europe to the US for $400 on Skyscanner
Back in the day, way back in like, you know, 2009, my roommate and I were trying to pick a place to take a short vacation. For some reason I said, “let’s go to Costa Rica!” and then we took out a map and made sure it was close enough. Somehow the stars all aligned […]
Went Searching For Authentic Hawaii, and Found it in Molokai
We drove along in the rental car, fellow locals surprised when they saw that Greg was in the driver’s seat, switching from a bewildered facial expression to surprise and joy. Greg was decked out in traditional Hawaiian regalia and I was wearing a lei he’d made from a giant leaf. It’s for good luck, and […]
How to Find The Hidden Views Of Yangshuo
Amidst the karst landscapes of southern China lies the quaint town of Yangshuo in the Guangxi Province. Nestled either side of the Li River, Yangshuo is popular amongst tourists, offering picturesque mountain landscapes, various hiking trails and river cruises. However, we felt the urge to find a different view of Yangshuo and headed to the […]