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Why I Don’t Know (Or Care) How Many Countries I’ve Been To
As someone who’s on the road at least once per month, I’m often asked how many cities I’ve been to. “I have no idea,” is my response. “Well, how many countries then?” “Not a clue.” “Aren’t you at all curious how many places you’ve been to?” Not really. Obviously I could sit down and map…Read more...
My Humorously Painful Story Of Obtaining A Visa In La Paz, Bolivia
I decided to write about my experience trying to obtain a visa in La Paz, because I know it is something many U.S. citizens traveling to Bolivia are curious about, as we technically need to obtain a visa to enter and leave the country. You don’t need to get the visa — which costs $135…Read more...
How To Hostel When You’re Past “That Stage”
Hostels have a reputation for attracting budget backpackers on gap year looking to have one last hoorah before heading into “the real world.” While I’d argue each hostel has its own unique personality, I understand what my late 20s-30s friends mean when they say they feel too old for the hostel scene. There are many…Read more...
That Time I Was Diagnosed With Potentially Fatal African Sleeping Disease
“Sorry to call so late. We’ve looked at some of your blood work from the lab and need you to come down right away.” After spending 12 hours in the emergency room, this is a call you never want to hear. And it wasn’t the receptionist calling, it was the doctor. “I thought you said…Read more...
Travel Hacking: How To Travel With Just A Backpack
One question I often get asked is how I can possibly fit all my necessities for three months of traveling into just a backpack. The truth is it isn’t that difficult, as long as you know a few travel tips.
Choose The Right Backpack Choosing a backpack for the first time can be daunting. Should…Read more...
The Essential Solo Traveler’s Survival Guide
Traveling solo is an experience everyone should have at least once. That being said, to those who have never done it, traveling alone can seem scary. I’m here to tell you once you take that first step to beginning your solo adventure, you’ll be giving yourself a life-changing experience that will allow you to strengthen…Read more...
Discover NYC: Edible Classic Cocktails
New York City has some of the world’s best craft cocktail bars and most experiential cupcake shops (seriously, make your own artisanal cupcake at Molly’s Cupcakes or partake in beer/wine and made-from-scratch cupcake pairing at Sweet Revenge and then you’ll understand). While for a long time my mind never thought of the two at the…Read more...
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