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House Sitting in San Diego: Best Areas (& How to Get Jobs)
Last Updated: July 31, 2025 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 … Read more
10+ Best Things to Do in Split, Croatia (2026 Guide)
Last Updated: January 13, 2026 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 … Read more
Skiing in Japan: When/Where to Go & What to Expect
Last Updated: January 15, 2025 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 … Read more
20 Top Things to Do in Portugal (Recommended by a Local)
Last Updated: August 25, 2024 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 … Read more
Ideal Colorado Road Trip Itinerary (Ideas, Costs & Map)
Last Updated: August 8, 2025 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 … Read more
Hanoi in One Day: A 24-Hour Guide (Tips, Costs & Itinerary)
Last Updated: August 7, 2025 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. … Read more
Chengdu’s Wenshu Monastery Neighborhood: What to Do (and Eat)
Last Updated: August 19, 2024 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 … Read more