Between sandy beaches, diverse eateries, and a hip art scene, San Diego is a mecca for laid-back surfers and highbrow culture buffs alike. But if you want to visit America’s Finest City on a budget, you’ll have to get creative—and house sitting in San Diego could be your ticket. This guide covers everything you’ll need … Read more
Split is an absolute gem of a port city on the Adriatic Sea, known for its ancient city core, beautiful beaches, and high-season nightlife. I spent weeks there in November, exploring the city’s rich history and the Dalmatian region. Thanks to the area’s temperate Mediterranean climate, Split is famous as a summer getaway (and it’s … Read more
Imagine carving through deep powder for hours before pausing to enjoy fresh, hot ramen and a cold beer for less than $10 USD. You click back in to enjoy even more powder lines after lunch, and at the end of the day, you beeline to a nearby hot spring for a long, relaxing soak. No, … Read more
I’m here today to share the best things you can do in Portugal, that little rectangle in the southwest corner of Europe. I’m a local, so you’ll get the inside scoop, not just generic tour advice. This post will be a bit of a love letter to an extraordinary place that once was a vast … Read more
If I had to sit down and draw up my dream US road trip itinerary, I’d have a hell of a hard time ever leaving my home state of Colorado. I’m a hopeless skiing, hiking, camping, and outdoor addict, and I can’t imagine a better setting to fire up my camper van and start exploring. … Read more
Hanoi is a swirl of sweet chaos. Motorbikes dart through the streets like schools of buzzing fish. Steam, smoke, and alluring aromas pour out of restaurants and onto the sidewalks. Art, music, and memories of war reverberate everywhere, and I felt it all the moment my boots hit the pavement. Traveling and exploring Hanoi, even … Read more
I’ve just returned from the Wenshu Monastery neighborhood, and I’m itching to go back. When I arrived two days ago, I did so with no expectations and zero research. I simply dropped my bags at the hostel and started walking. Bustling markets, fragrant Sichuan cuisine, fascinating people, ancient history, and a vibrant culture – I … Read more