Backpacking

Flashback Friday: An Overnight Cruise through Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay

One of the most gorgeous and unforgettable experiences in all of Vietnam is a cruise of Ha Long Bay. Located about…

2 years ago

Flashback Friday: That Time I Flipped a Car in Argentina

March, 2010: It was supposed to be a fun road trip, a chance to see Patagonia at our own pace and…

2 years ago

Flashback Friday: Cruising the Mekong River in Laos

Welcome to the first Flashback Friday of 2021! Today I'm flashing back to early 2011 when I was backpacking Southeast…

3 years ago

Following the Sun Route: A Guide to Puerto Lopez, Ecuador

With a gorgeous coastline, an abundance of fresh seafood, and plenty of budget accommodations, Puerto Lopez is a dream destination…

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

Flashback Friday: Sunset on the Salar de Atacama

Have you ever seen a sunset so beautiful that it took your breath away? In 2011, I experienced the most…

4 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