Essays

Amsterdam Was a Letdown. I’m Still Glad I Went.

There's no way around it. Amsterdam did not live up to our expectations. I have even found myself wondering if…

4 years ago

How Chile Shook Up My Thoughts About Travel

February 27, 20103:34 AMValparaiso, Chile Someone was shaking me. Sleep tried to keep its hold, but it was no match…

4 years ago

Take the Detour

In general, I'm the kind of person who has a plan. Whether I'm running errands, deciding what to do with…

5 years ago

Don’t Let Yourself Be Travel-Shamed

Have you ever been mindlessly scrolling through Instagram and felt a sharp pang of jealousy at a particularly gorgeous travel…

6 years ago

The Death and Rebirth of Vang Vieng, the (Former) Party Capital of Laos

Tucked away in the heart of Laos is a little town called Vang Vieng. Once, it had a notorious reputation…

6 years ago

When Traveling Hurts: Why Responsible Tourism is Important

I was just about to close my computer when I came across this article listing the twelve places you shouldn't…

6 years ago