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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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South Australia Beyond The Barossa: An Epicurious Experience In Adelaide Hills

“The best piece of wine advice ever given to me was to drink promiscuously,” says Jason Miller of Rich & Lingering, our tour guide for the day. “Try different styles, flavors, grapes.” We’re departing the Hilton Adelaide for a day spent in South Australia’s lesser-known wine country. While most people head straight to the Barossa…Read more...

What Is “Weird” When Traveling?

“There are no foreign lands. It is the traveler only who is foreign.” – Robert Louis Stevenson I hear it all the time – when talking about travel or when friends look at my trip photos – how “weird” certain aspects of other cultures are. But, what is really weird in this enormous world of…Read more...

Offbeat Guide: Where To Go On Your Next Vacation

Trying to decide where to go on your next vacation? Well, that will depend on what you want to do. Looking for extreme adventure? An eco-friendly island? Somewhere to get away from the world? Read on for information on some of the world’s best destinations depending on your mood. If you want to… Go On…Read more...

10 Quirky Taboos From Around The World

Did you know there are actually rules on how to use chop sticks in Asian countries? Or that in some places it is considered unsanitary and disrespectful to eat with your left hand? And you thought packing was stressful! Use this as a guide to steer clear of heckling, embarrassment, offending the dead, and having…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...
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