Visiting Fish River Canyon: Namibian Road Trip Day 1
We set off before sunrise from Cape Town, our Toyota Fortuner rental packed to the gills, heading north toward Namibia. We were embarking on a 10-day road trip, with 8 […]
The Penguins of Boulders Beach
Boulders Beach is a gorgeous cove, complete with white sandy beaches, granite boulders, and stunning blue waters. Yet the real reason this beach draws visitors is not because of the […]
South Africa’s “Rainbow Nation,” Personified by its Most Colorful Neighborhood
Situated at the base of Lion’s Head Mountain, Bo-Kaap reigns as Cape Town’s most colorful and memorable neighborhood. While Cape Town has no shortage of picturesque and stunning scenery, Bo-Kaap […]
Chilled Out and Snowed In: Veliko Târnavo, Bulgaria’s Medieval Mountain City
Every now and again while traveling, I am caught off guard by how much I am drawn to a destination. My few days spent in the charming town of Veliko […]
Visiting Traditional Villages in Flores, Indonesia
Flores, an island in the East Nusa Tenggara province of Indonesia, has an endless wealth of activities and adventure. It will satisfy scuba divers and snorkelers with pristine coral reefs […]
Sleepy, Deserted, Wild: The End of the Road Leads to Com
At the end of the road along Timor-Leste’s northeastern coast lies Com, a charming small town with friendly locals and countless goats, cows, chickens, and pigs grazing freely. I arrived […]
Five Life Skills You Will Learn by Traveling Solo
Travel of any kind can be an incredible experience and teach you many things – but it wasn’t until I began traveling alone that I discovered just how enriching and valuable […]
Returning to “Normal Life” After an Unforgettable Journey Around the World
I was warned by many travelers that the transition back into “real life” after returning home from backpacking is extremely difficult. I read countless blog posts on the depression experienced; […]
Finding True Adventure and Unspoiled Beauty On Jaco Island
As with the rest of Timor-Leste, minimal literature or travel guides exist for Jaco Island. I set off from Dili with little to no information besides “it’s quite tricky to […]
Jaco Island: Things to Know Before You Go
You fall asleep, lulled by the waves crashing near your cozy bungalow. The next morning you’re taken by a local fisherman over to a small, uninhabited island, with pristine white […]
