The Sticky Waterfalls
My first visit to Bua Tong – also called the Sticky Waterfalls – in Thailand really stuck with me (pun intended). In fact, I loved it so much I went a second time! Unlike most waterfalls that must be admired from afar, the sticky waterfalls are meant to be played in! You can actually hike all the […]
Best Travel Apps
1. Google Translate Google Translate is a travel app that makes me really appreciate how far technology has come. While in Ecuador I had an entire romantic relationship with someone who spoke a different language than me, and I owe it all to Google translate (and a couple of my bilingual friends). Of course, the […]
Guide to Getting Naked on the Beach
The first step to getting naked on the beach is to confirm that you are at a nude beach. I don’t judge, but if you’re naked on a regular beach you might end up on some sort of list. Once you find a proper nude beach, all that’s left to do is take your clothes […]
5 Most Interesting Foods I’ve Had Abroad
I’ve told you my top 5 favorite foods I’ve had abroad but now get ready for the 5 most interesting! There are certain foods I’ve had while traveling that I’d be content with never having again. However, these foods allowed me to dive deeper into various cultures and expanded my westernized mind to allow for […]
Icelandic, Phallological Museum
Nothing makes you feel smaller than standing next to a six foot long sperm whale penis—except maybe standing next to the whale itself. That’s what I learned at the Icelandic Phallological Museum in Reykjavik. Like many successful business endeavors, the idea for the museum came from a joke. Sigurður Hjartarson, the museum’s founder, began receiving […]
Top 5 Favorite Travel Novels
You may have heard the genre, “a strong independent woman leaves some dude to travel the world,” or maybe I made that up. Regardless, all my favorite books seem to fall under this category. They fill the void during periods in my life when I feel trapped in the suburbs because traveling isn’t possible. While […]
Making Friends
Although I consider myself a solo traveler, I’m rarely actually alone. It’s easy making friends while traveling. That being said, an effort is still required—if you book a solo room at the Hilton, you’re not going to meet many people. The key is surrounding yourself with other solo travelers and the best way to do […]
Guide to “Flushing” Abroad
Something as universal as using the bathroom can have different rules, techniques, and caveats than what you are used to in your home country. To address these differences I have created a guide to “flushing” abroad. Hawaii My favorite toilet travel story comes from when I was on the Big Island of Hawaii. As […]
The Hottest Hot Springs
I think hot springs are the coolest thing to have ever existed. There is something so unearthly and magical about them. I know all the scientists are screaming right now because there’s actually a pretty legitimate explanation for their occurrence. Regardless, I prefer to be allured by the mermaid pools. Travertine Hot Springs – […]
5 Foods I’ve Tried and Loved
If you know me, you know I love to eat! I’d go as far as saying I like eating a little too much—as I am writing this with a stomach ache from a giant burrito. As you can imagine, one of my favorite things about going to new places is trying unfamiliar food. That is […]
