Urban Hiking: A Great Day in 56,973 Steps
The story and lessons learned from a fantastic 56,973-step urban hike I did in my hometown of Vancouver.
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Why I Love to Travel: 9 Unforgettable Benefits
Beyond the obvious, superficial reasons, this is why I love to travel and will keep traveling till death do us part.
The Most Family-Friendly Cape Town Day Trip: The Cape Peninsula
The scenery, food, penguins, ostriches, scones, hippies and more in this Cape Town day trip to the "Deep South" of the Cape Peninsula make if fun for the whole family.
How to Travel To Change Who You Are
An example of a transformative travel story, plus suggestions on how to travel to create similar experiences on your trip trip.
How to Choose a Backpack You'll Love in 7 Steps or Less
The lessons I learned on how to overcome option overwhelm and choose a backpack you will be happy with for years to come.
Cape Town For Digital Nomads: The Ups and Downs
Breaking down Cape Town's pros and cons as a digital nomad destination to understand why it's not more popular.
The Trouble With Travel Blogs
On a recent trip, I realized that travel blogging has lost its soul. It has devolved into something like '90s beauty pageantry.
Is South Africa Worth Visiting? Honest, Un-Obvious Observations
Honest, not-obvious observations and opinions about visiting South Africa to help you get a better idea of wheter to visit or not.
The 5 Steps for a Fun Time Being a Tourist in Your Own Town
It's not as easy to be a tourist in your own town as abroad, but you can have a novel local travel experience if you include these 5 things.
Rwanda Travel Tips: Dos and Don'ts to Know Before You Go
A quick guide of Rwanda travel tips including what to pack, how to prepare for your trip, itinerary tips, and what not to do.
Rwanda Itinerary Guide: Honest Advice for Planning an Awesome Trip
Decide what to squeeze into your Rwanda itinerary and what to leave out with our honest opions and advice on the top attractions.
How to Prepare Yourself for the Mount Bisoke Hike in Rwanda
Practical tips and info about hiking Mount Bisoke (and maybe even seeing gorillas!) that we learned the hard way from our own hike.
Is Rwanda Worth Visiting?
Pros: Visiting Rwanda's safe, clean, and comfortable. Cons: It's a bit sterile and overpriced. More in this blog post.
The Rare Few Favorite Things We'd Immediately Buy Again
Of all the objects we own, these are our select few favorite things we'd immediately buy again without a second thought.
Airbnb's Pros and Cons Versus Hotels: A Wake-Up Call
Honest pros and cons of Airbnb versus hotels to help you decide which is best to stay in for having the best possible trip.
Cape Town Entertainer App Review: Too Good to Be True?
How much can you save with The Cape Town Entertainer app? What are the best deals? Why NOT get it? This review has the answers.
Where to Eat in Valencia: Our Favorite Restaurants, Bars, and Cafés
Stuff your stomach and tantalize your tongue with our inside guide to where to eat in Valencia: our favorite restaurants, cafes, and bars.