Ecuador’s Amazon: Beautiful, Exhausting and Nothing Like I Expected
Three months back I was of the opinion that I understood the meaning of remote. Then I was rowing along […]
Forget Everything You Think You Know About Florida
Listen, I’ll be straight with you. When people told me I was “crazy” for spending three months exploring Florida instead
Bulgaria’s Other Half: Why Everyone Misses the Best Parts
[Insert image: Cape_Kaliakra__Black_Sea_Dobrich.webp] Three months after my first Bulgaria adventure, I was back. The southern coast and mountain lakes had
Bulgaria The Authentic Alternative to Overtouristed Europe
I’ll be honest – Bulgaria wasn’t on my radar until a chance conversation with a Bulgarian photographer changed everything. “You
Across Georgia by Road: My Favorite Stops, Views and Cities
Georgia isn’t a country you “check off.” It’s one you feel between the cliffs of Vardzia, the vineyard lines of
One Day on Enoshima: Nothing Fancy, Just Views That Stay Longer Than You Do
There’s a point, somewhere past Fujisawa, where the city noise thins out and the air takes on that faint Pacific
Shrines, Lakes and Smoke from the Grill: Walking the Mt. Fuji Area
The first thing I remember clearly is the way the tracks bent toward the mountain. I was standing just behind
Traveling Through Shizuoka, Japan: An Experience Beyond the Usual Route
My entry into Shizuoka didn’t feel dramatic. No cinematic reveal, no “wow” moment. Instead, it felt efficient which, in Japan,
Exploring Iceland by Road Volcanoes, Glaciers and Remote Villages
Iceland doesn’t ease you into anything. You land, step outside and immediately feel like a guest on someone else’s planet.
One Week in Hong Kong: From Disneyland to Temple Street
Hong Kong hit me different than I expected. I’d seen the Instagram shots—those neon-lit streets, the skyline, the dim sum
Tokyo to Kyoto: The Scenic Route Through Cultural Confusion
That ANA turboprop sitting on the tarmac wasn’t my first choice. I’d pictured myself on one of those sleek 787s,
I Spent €907 Discovering Porto Is Three Cities Pretending to Be One
Porto isn’t one city. It’s three cities wearing a trenchcoat pretending to be one and nobody wants to admit it.
Split, Croatia: My Adriatic Adventure That Almost Didn’t Happen
Funny thing about Split – I nearly skipped it. Was dead set on heading straight to Dubrovnik until a Croatian