If exploring secret lagoons, relaxing on pristine beaches, and swimming with diverse populations of neon colored tropical fish sounds like your perfect day, then island hopping in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines fits the bill! The natural beauty of this place is nothing short of a fairy tale, and it’s honestly mind-boggling to imagine that places […]
17 of the Best Places in Canada for Solo Travelers
Oh, Canada, you’re one fantastic country to visit, especially as a solo traveler! For those who love the outdoors, want a safe and incredibly friendly place to travel in, and want to experience many different cultures all at once, Canada is the perfect solo destination at any time of year. Canada is easy to navigate, […]
The Only Backpacking Checklist You’ll Ever Need
I looked at my friend quizzically many times over the two days that we shopped and prepped for the 8-day circuit in Torres del Paine, Chile – my first ever backpacking trip. There were so many things he knew that I didn’t know, like putting everything in its own individual bag, to exactly what to […]
The Ultimate California Bucket List: 29 Places to See
The Golden State has more to see than most countries, and it’s larger than many as well. Given its many landscapes — from forests and deserts and mountains to a coastline that runs along the entire western side — I’ve spent most of my life exploring this state and still find new points of interest […]
The Ultimate Road Trip Essentials Checklist
I’ve been on a fair amount of road trips in my day. From a camper van in Chile’s Atacama Desert to Northern Thailand, the American Southwest and even Tahiti, there’s nothing as freeing as taking your own vehicle and sticking to your own timeline. Given it’s one of my favorite ways to travel, I’m sharing […]