I left sunny summery Santiago in the early morning. Two flights and four ham and cheese sandwiches later, we started our descent into Punta Arenas and the weather suddenly turned. I could see choppy white-capped water and thin grey clouds whipped against the plane window. The airport was pretty desolate, and […]
How do you choose where to go in Belize? It depends on what kind of experience you’re looking for. For such a small country (it’s about the size of Massachusetts or Wales for reference) there is remarkable diversity in ecosystems, and so much to see and do. The below travel […]
The first time I went to Berlin it was my first real solo trip and it changed my life, sparking a passion that eventually inspired me to move alone to Turkey for a year. On my second trip, I spent one week in Berlin and felt just as inspired. As […]
Reader, please note that I wrote this in the summer of 2010. This is a story for entertainment purposes as certain details are too out of date to be a travel guide. Bribery, alliances, medieval tradition, grandiose public displays of emotion, danger, violence. I read about Il Palio in Siena, […]
The Turquoise coast of Turkey is teeming with opportunities for authentic adventure. The day I went hiking in Butterfly Valley Turkey took an unforgettable turn. One moment I was drinking a beer on a quiet beach, swinging in a hammock, chasing butterflies, and looking in awe at the dramatic cliffs […]
I spent almost exactly 36 hours in Warsaw, arriving at 8PM on a Sunday and departing at 8AM Tuesday. Inspired by the New York Times series, here is my view of a day and a half of exploring Poland’s capital. What lead me to Warsaw? The desire for another stamp […]
I spent just three days and four nights in Patagonia and I packed a lot in – a day tour of Torres Del Paine National Park; eating, drinking and exploring in Puerto Natales; Staying at a ranch and riding a horse through the empty plains in Puerto Bories; hiking to […]
Reader, NB that I had this experience in 2010. Overtourism was creeping in on Italy’s Cinque Terre but it had not yet suffered the destruction of both weather and wear from too many feet trodding its paths. I would love to go back and see what it’s like there today. […]