24 Hours in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro is a big city in Brazil with much to do. To hiking unique mountains, paragliding and hang gliding, touring favelas, and enjoying tanning and water sports at the beautiful beaches, you should definitely spend more than just one day here. However, if time doesn’t permit, here is the itinerary I would recommend.…Read more...
Hostel Review: Hostelling International Cidade Maravilhosa in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Hostelling International is a very reputable name in the world of hostels, so when I found out that Hostelling International Cidade Maravilhosa was in Rio de Janeiro, I knew I had to try it out during my Brazil solo travel adventure. The hostel is located in the Gloria neighborhood, which is about a 10-minute walk to Lapa. If…Read more...
My Favorite Destinations for Getting Away From Tourists
Yes, I know I am technically a tourist when traveling, as much as I hate that word and being called one. However, sometimes when traveling I like to get away from the tourists and crowds and just relax. Here have been some of my favorite destinations thus far in my travels to do this: Gimmelwald,…Read more...
Am I a Hypocrite for Hating Tourists?
“What a beautiful day in New York,” I think to myself as I walk with my friend Cristen down Fifth Avenue. The sun is shining and I’m excited to visit some art galleries before heading over to the beautiful Central Park to hear some live music and play Frisbee. I’m in such a great mood,…Read more...
Fun And Games In Ghana: De be De be
When I was doing a homestay in Ghana, Africa, I loved learning what kinds of games the children played and seeing how they were similar and different from what I played when I was a child. One favorite of the girls was a hand game called “De be De be”, which is similar to the American…Read more...
Hiking the Longji Rice Terraces in China
Hiking the Longji Rice Terraces in southern China is something I would recommend for everyone to add to their bucket list. And I think you’ll agree with me once you read this China travel guide explaining this incredible place. The area covers over 16,000 acres, with their creation beginning during the Yuan Dynasty. If you…Read more...
13 Lessons Learned From Visiting Different Cultures and Countries
No matter where I travel to, from rural villages in Thailand to picturesque mountain-towns in Switzerland to laid-back islands like Aruba, I always seem to make some philosophical and personal revelations about travel, life, and myself. Here are some of my top lessons learned from other cultures and places during my travels. Ghana, Africa…Read more...
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