Travel Journal
Having Lunch With A Local Family In Jordan
Locals setting out the food In Amman, the capital of Jordan, visitors can find a variety of places to dine: local eateries, international restaurants, hotel dining rooms, trendy rooftop bars, gastro pubs, Irish bars and more. While these types of venues offer great experiences — like ethical meals at Wild Jordan, rooftop cocktails and gastronomy…Read more...
Travel Trend We Don’t Like: U.S. Travelers Bad-Mouthing Their Own Country
We’ve all heard the stereotypes. Americans are fat, lazy, ignorant, materialistic, money hungry – pretty much any negative adjective you can conjure up. It’s gotten to the point where people who dislike Americans don’t even try to hide their disgust. In fact, I’ll often be sitting with other backpackers on a trip, listening to them…Read more...
The Time I Took Myself To A Private Island In French Polynesia
White sand beaches and crystal waters full of coral gardens and tropical fish. Luxury bungalows surrounded by lagoon and coconut groves. A private island with staff eager to cater to your every desire. It is the epitome of a romantic escape for two. Or in my case, for one. You see, I firmly believe that…Read more...
Weaving, Shiisa And Ishiganto: Experiencing Culture On Japan’s Taketomi Island
“That’s Ishiganto,” explains Kyoko, one of the hotel staff. “There are many ghosts on Taketomi Island, and this plate tells ghosts they cannot go this way.” I sure hope ghosts can follow directions. I’m currently visiting Japan and staying at HOSHINOYA Okinawa, a traditional yet luxurious resort, getting a tour of the property. There are…Read more...
Awkward Moments In Bolivia’s Siloli Desert
One of my most epic yet awkward adventures was a trip through Bolivia‘s Siloli Desert. For those who aren’t sure what this is, it’s where you’ll find the iconic Uyuni Salt Flat (Salar de Uyuni), the world’s largest salt flat at 4,086 square miles. For some reason, however, you never hear about the desert’s other…Read more...
Learning To Stand Up Paddle Board In Tobago
*A big thanks to the Trinidad & Tobago Tourism Board for hosting my trip! I was not required to write about the trip, nor was I compensated for this post. All opinions are my own. Located on the northwest coast of Tobago in the Caribbean, Pigeon Point is one of the island’s most beautiful beaches.…Read more...
Why South America Is The Best Destination For Backpackers
In terms of long-term backpacking, I’ve done Europe twice, Ghana, South East Asia, China, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and — my personal favorite — South America. After three months making my way from Brazil, through Argentina, Patagonia, Chile, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador and ending in the Galapagos, I realized South America provides a full and convenient…Read more...
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