2024 update: Since first traveling to Southeast Asia in 2012, I’ve revisited the region nearly yearly, logging over 2.5 cumulative years. Over that time, some prices have changed, and this post reflects those numbers. Back in 2012, I spent a glorious eight continuous months backpacking in Southeast Asia on a long-term traveler’s budget. This meant […]
The Perfect Iceland Ring Road Itinerary
This is a guest post by Paulina. A road trip along Iceland’s Ring Road is a true feast for the senses. From Secret Lagoon in Fludir, Gullfoss waterfall, and lava fields that surround Blue Lagoon, all of these places are perfect to explore by car. We’ve explored every inch of Iceland from Reykjavík to Ásbyrgi […]
Is InterContinental Tahiti Worth It? I Stayed to Find Out
If you’re planning a trip to French Polynesia, chances are good you’ll have to at least overnight in Tahiti. While I wouldn’t spend my entire vacation there, as French Polynesia has so much to offer, it is worth spending at least a couple of nights on either end of a Bora Bora or diving trip. […]
The Perfect Botswana + Victoria Falls Packing List
Botswana must be one of the best places in this world for wildlife, and with so much to do in Victoria Falls, a week exploring each truly is the best of both worlds. I’ve visited the area five times and in every season. One thing I like to say is it’s always summer there, which […]
The Perfect Namibia Packing List
Namibia is one of my favorite countries in this world. I’ve visited five times now in several different seasons – March (rainy season), July (winter), and September, October, and November when it’s hot and dry. Like any desert, Namibia experiences great swings in temperature from day to night, and when it comes to sand, footwear […]