The Un-cliché Reasons Why I Love to Travel
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.
The Best Hikes Around Valencia, According to A Local Guide
A local guide’s favorite hikes around Valencia, including route instructions and top tips.
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.
Long-Term Travel Packing List for Women: A Not-Too-Long List
This women’s long-term travel packing list that I continue to fine-tune over time is not too long and not too short. It’s just right.
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.
The Things to Do in Essaouira That You Can’t Do Anywhere Else
Inside guide to things to do in Essaouira’s medina and elsewhere around town, places to explore further afield, plus travel tips.
Essaouira Travel Blog: The Good, The Bad, and The Yummy
The good, the bad, what to do, where to stay, what to eat, travel tips and more in this inside Essaouira travel blog.