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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
How on earth did I find myself in the water with the largest fish on earth? Imagine slipping into the clear, warm waters of Mexico. Seconds later as you get your bearings, a dark…
With so many to choose from, what are the best cenotes in Playa del Carmen? Years ago, a National Geographic photo sparked my curiosity with cave diving. Photos showed a scuba diver exploring cavernous underwater systems, and just…
If you’re looking for a sleepy, quaint seaside town, look no further! Morro Bay is a hidden gem nestled between forests, natural preserves, and hills. The perfect escape from a busy city life,…
Miami? Cancun? Cusco! For spring break of my final year in college, my friends and I packed up and headed off for a two-week escapade in South America, starting off in Bolivia and winding up…
Excuse me while I drool. Playa del Carmen is a fantastic beach city with an abundance of activities and things to do. After a long day in the sun and sea, food just tastes…
As most of my family is in Thailand, I always wind up homeless every year when Thanksgiving rolls around. Last November, my two international friends and I decided to embrace our freedom and go on…