I just spent a full week in Kuala Lumpur (KL to locals), the capital of Malaysia and a true megapolis, home to over 7,000,000 people. Anytime I hear “capital city” in Southeast Asia, I automatically…
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6 Small Cities in New York State Worth Checking Out if You’re Visiting NYC
The Big Apple bustles with art, theater, shopping, and big city adventures. But New York offers a lot more than NYC, including some of the most beautiful scenery in the eastern US. While you’re in…
The Hippest Hotel in Cebu, The Henry!
Located in Cebu City, Philippines, The Henry Hotel is truly something unique in a city that is caught between rapid no-rules growth and and a relaxed island vibe. This is my 3rd time in Cebu.…
Does Boracay, Philippines Live Up to The Hype?
The most heavily marketed beach destination in The Philippines by both the media and the tourism board is the infamous, Boracay Island. Travel & Leisure even voted it the second-best island destination in the world…
6 Things to Check Out in Carlsbad
Carlsbad, California is a coastal seaside resort community nestled between San Diego and Los Angeles. Travelers who want a quieter destination within reach of big city attractions will find “The Village by the Sea” a…
Get Off the Beaten Path in Maui
When traveling to Maui, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by the many recreation and leisure options you can choose from. From the ocean to the mountains, you can find adventure from sea level all the…
Top Reasons To Visit Costa Rica!
Here are just some of the top reasons to visit Costa Rica. Whether you’re a backpacker, or seeking luxury vacation travel packages to Costa Rica, there is something for every budget. This article should help…
Exploring The Bygone Escolta District in Manila
Manila, the Philippines was at one point known as, “The Pearl of The Orient”. It has a storied history of over 330 years of Spanish rule, 50+ years of formal American imperialism, a few years…
Riding the Mae Hong Son Loop on a Motorcycle!
I just completed the Mae Hong Son loop, a bad ass 600 km, 4 or 5 day road trip (depending how fast you want to go) in the mountainous province of Mae Hong Son in…
Exploring Historic Phuket Town, Thailand
The lion share of people who go to Phuket, Thailand can be categorized pretty easily. You have lots of dirty old men heading to Patong Beach to get raucous with pros, Russians who plan to…
How to find Cheap Flight Tickets to South Africa
When looking to book a flight to South Africa, you will be hoping to find some great flight deals to make your trip much cheaper! But how do you go about doing this? There are…
7 Ideas For Your Gap Year
TAKE A BACKPACKING TRIP ACROSS EUROPE Europe is such a fascinating continent; it is rich in history and culture and offers numerous diversities in both its physical environment and its people’s. Taking a backpacking…
One of The Coolest Museums in The World: Museo Soumaya in Mexico City!
Given Mexico City’s size, you can be pretty sure there are its fair share of museums, and great ones at that. But, it seems the only places you see mentioned in the guidebooks are the…
The History of Madison Square Garden
Being home to some of New York City’s most beloved sports teams, and playing host to the very best stars in the world when they called on the Big Apple, Madison Square Garden has had…
Mexico City’s Coolest Neighborhood: Roma Norte!
Updated May 28, 2019 When it comes to Mexico City, there are a lot of preconceptions and false truths. If you ask someone what they know or think about it, you’ll probably get, “dangerous, dirty,…
Celebrating Halloween and The Day of The Dead in Mexico City!
Halloween and Thanksgiving are two of my favorite holidays. Why? Because there is no religion involved and it’s all about eating/drinking, dressing up like a fool (Halloween at least) and hanging out with friends and…
Back in One of My Favorite Places in The World: Mexico City!
If you’ve read my blog over the years, you’ll know that Mexico is one of my favorite countries in the world. A quick flight from the US, the land “south of the border” is chock…
Top Tourist Attractions In Recife, Brazil – The Historic Catholic Churches
The top tourist attractions in Recife are usually beaches now after the world cup has passed through town, even though the city has dozens of some truly amazing churches. The centuries old churches are not…
What’s the best time to visit Tanzania?
When is the best time to visit Tanzania? While May to October, the main dry season, is your safest bet as rain can make nature trails slippery and difficult to access (and dangerous, too!), it…
One of The Coolest Places I’ve Ever Been: The Adrspach Rocks!
It’s not often that I get to say this, but I am happy to do it any chance I get. Today I went to one of the coolest places I’ve ever been, the Adrspach-Teplice Rocks…