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  • Adventure California Photography USA

    How To See & Photograph the Bioluminescence/Red Tide in Southern California

    May 14, 2020 Read More
  • Accommodations Colombia

    Casa Loma Minca: Colombia’s Coolest Jungle Hostel

    September 19, 2018 Read More
  • Accommodations Scuba Diving South Africa

    Buccaneers Backpackers, Cintsa: South Africa’s Best Kept Secret

    July 18, 2018 Read More
  • Scuba Diving South Africa Wildlife

    Sardine Run Diving in South Africa: A Guide to the Greatest Shoal On Earth

    July 18, 2018 Read More
  • Colombia

    How To Tour Islas del Rosario from Cartagena (With a Review of Gente de Mar)

    July 15, 2018 Read More
  • USA

    Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Itinerary: Weekend Away

    May 21, 2018 Read More
  • Maldives

    10 Amazing Things To Do in Maldives

    May 17, 2018 Read More
  • Luxembourg

    A Weekend in Luxembourg: Complete Itinerary

    May 14, 2018 Read More
  • Travel

    The Best Travel Hacks: How To Travel the World On A Budget

    May 12, 2018 Read More
  • Food Thailand

    Treepod Dining at Soneva Kiri: Review of High Tea in the Trees

    April 29, 2018 Read More
  • Scuba Diving USA

    Devil’s Den in Florida: A Guide to Scuba Diving A Magical Cave

    April 15, 2018 Read More
  • USA Wildlife

    How To Swim With Manatees in Crystal River, Florida

    April 11, 2018 Read More
  • Food Thailand

    The Thai Food You Haven’t Heard Of: The Best River Prawn in Thailand

    April 8, 2018 Read More
  • Thailand

    Ayutthaya Day Trip: A Guide to the Magnificent Ancient Ruins

    December 8, 2016 Read More
  • Food Thailand

    Where To Find the Best Boat Noodles in Bangkok

    December 5, 2016 Read More
  • Adventure California Photography USA

    How To See & Photograph the Bioluminescence/Red Tide in Southern California

    Yes, it’s still around! Over the past few weeks, images of glowing blue bioluminescent beaches have emerged from Southern California. The bioluminescence is caused by dinoflagellates (a type of plankton) that light up when…

  • Accommodations Colombia

    Casa Loma Minca: Colombia’s Coolest Jungle Hostel

    On a trip to Colombia full of incredible experiences, Casa Loma Minca was a surprise highlight. Think insane sunsets, wonderful food, and falling asleep under the stars to the sounds of the jungle. Where…

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    Accommodations Scuba Diving South Africa

    Buccaneers Backpackers, Cintsa: South Africa’s Best Kept Secret

    On their website, Buccaneers Backpackers states: A gem on the Wild Coast of South Africa, Buccaneers Lodge & Backpackers has something for everyone – budget and luxury accommodation, adventure and relaxation. Come, stay, leave…

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    Scuba Diving South Africa Wildlife

    Sardine Run Diving in South Africa: A Guide to the Greatest Shoal On Earth

    I don’t say this lightly: experiencing South Africa’s sardine run was perhaps one of the most memorable trips of my life! Nicknamed the “Blue Serengeti,” sardine run diving is adrenaline-filled and heart-pounding — think…

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    Colombia

    How To Tour Islas del Rosario from Cartagena (With a Review of Gente de Mar)

    While in Cartagena, Colombia, you will undoubtedly see various signs for tours to Islas del Rosario. The famous Rosario Islands National Park are remote islands famed for stretches of white sand beaches fringed by swaying trees. Expect…

  • USA

    Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Itinerary: Weekend Away

    One of the most common questions I get is, “How do you travel so much with a full time job?” Traveling internationally was much easier when I was still in school, as a full…

  • Maldives

    10 Amazing Things To Do in Maldives

    Wondering what are the things to do in Maldives? From staying in an overwater bungalow to scuba diving with manta rays and whale sharks, there’s no shortage of endless experiences and activities! If there’s…

  • Luxembourg

    A Weekend in Luxembourg: Complete Itinerary

    Wedged between other larger European countries, Luxembourg definitely shouldn’t be overlooked for everything it has to offer. With picturesque streets, gorgeous scenery and a fascinating history, this is a truly unique nation. While studying abroad…

  • Travel

    The Best Travel Hacks: How To Travel the World On A Budget

    “I don’t have enough money to travel.” If I had a dollar for every time I heard this, I’d have enough money to definitely travel! The truth is that one of the most common…

  • Food Thailand

    Treepod Dining at Soneva Kiri: Review of High Tea in the Trees

    Who can safely say they’ve dined in the trees before? Treepod dining at Soneva Kiri: think tea, scones, sandwiches, croissants…all served to you while suspended 35 feet above the ground, surrounded by the forest…

  • Devil's Den, Florida Cave Diving
    Scuba Diving USA

    Devil’s Den in Florida: A Guide to Scuba Diving A Magical Cave

    The Devil’s Den in Florida…is that a cenote? What is the Devil’s Den? For the longest time, I thought the only place you could scuba dive in a cenote was in Mexico. I’d become…

  • Crystal River Florida Manatees Underwater Wildlife
    USA Wildlife

    How To Swim With Manatees in Crystal River, Florida

    Have you ever wanted to swim with manatees? There are very few things that will get me up at 4am in the morning and into frigid waters…one of those being the chance to swim…

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