Seeing Orangutans the Right Way: Sepilok Orangutan Center

Seeing Orangutans the Right Way: Sepilok Orangutan Center

The first thing you’ll notice is the shake of the trees. If you’re anything like me, your heart will be palpitating like crazy from excitement at this point. Slowly after, you’ll begin

Packing For Tulum and The Riviera Maya

Packing For Tulum and The Riviera Maya

Packing for Tulum is sort of a breeze. I always pack everything in a small carry-on suitcase and I’m good to go! If you’re wondering what to pack for Tulum, here’s a

5 Myths About Traveling Africa (And Why They’re Wrong)

5 Myths About Traveling Africa (And Why They’re Wrong)

Two years ago, when I first announced my plans to visit Sub-saharan Africa, the first reactions I got were far from encouraging. “It’s so dangerous! What if you get killed?” “But there’s

What to Pack For a Summer in Italy

What to Pack For a Summer in Italy

Planning a trip to Italy this summer and wondering what to bring along? After lots of trial and error, I’ve put together the only packing guide you’ll ever need. Plus, did I

Things to do in Holbox Island, Mexico

Things to do in Holbox Island, Mexico

How do you even begin to plan a trip to an island that is saturated with beauty, natural wonders, and picture-perfect white-sand beaches? Holbox Island used to be one of the biggest

Packing For Paris in Summer (In Just A Carry On!)

Packing For Paris in Summer (In Just A Carry On!)

Planning a trip to the French capital and wondering what to pack for Paris in the summer? I’ve put together the perfect Paris summer packing list for you! Did I mention it’s

Packing for Europe: 8 Essentials You Need To Bring Along

Packing for Europe: 8 Essentials You Need To Bring Along

With so much to do across Europe, deciding what to bring can be a pain, especially if you’re packing for Europe in summer, when the weather across countries varies so much. And

Borneo Itinerary: Two Weeks In Sarawak & Sabah

Borneo Itinerary: Two Weeks In Sarawak & Sabah

I loved Borneo, guys. I know that’s a weird way to start a blog post, but I really felt so hard for part of the world that I’m already cooking up plans

Beautiful Places in Istanbul (That You Won’t Find in a Guide Book)

Beautiful Places in Istanbul (That You Won’t Find in a Guide Book)

When a friend suggested we take a quick getaway to see all the beautiful places in Istanbul, I quickly jumped at the opportunity. I’d been to Istanbul just once before on a

Mistaken for a Drug Mule in the Middle East

Mistaken for a Drug Mule in the Middle East

  Traveling all over the world is nice and all, but sometimes it brings along some really scary (read: fucking shitty) moments, like that one time I was taken into custody after

How Much Does it Cost to Travel in Sri Lanka on a Budget?

How Much Does it Cost to Travel in Sri Lanka on a Budget?

I was surprised at how easy it is to travel Sri Lanka on a budget and how little I managed to spend backpacking the country. When you consider all the activities I

Things To Do in Kandy, Sri Lanka

Things To Do in Kandy, Sri Lanka

Wondering what to do in Kandy, Sri Lanka? Here’s a list of ideas! Kany was my first destination in my 2 week Sri Lanka itinerary. While I was a bit disappointed at