Travel

Fiji on a Backpacker’s Budget

In the heart of the remote South Pacific is a cluster of +300 islands we’ve come to call Fiji. Its a country with a reputation for its laid back lifestyle, lush beaches, exotic water export and perhaps, even its stellar rugby team. Most people dream of visiting Fiji on their…

Global Entry & TSA PreCheck

Usually, I love hanging around in airports. But when I come home from a long haul flight only to find hundreds of people in a standstill line shouting profanities at airport clerks, I definitely do not. On my last adventure, travelers waited unexpectedly in a hallway for over 3…

That Time I Found A Monkey In My Hotel Room

Palma de Mallorca, Spain — We were sitting on tapestries in the sand, occasionally dipping our toes into the Balearic Sea on the edge of one of many of Mallorca’s famed beaches. I remember it like it was yesterday. My friend Jamie, who I was studying…

The Berlin Wall

Berlin, Germany | The grunge, the grit, the history.

I absolutely fell in love with this city. And the Berlin wall — wow, what a crazy way to transport yourself back in time. I spent about 3 hours exploring the East Side Gallery, really…

So You Want to Ride an Elephant?

The elephant photo has now become a ubiquitous symbol of travel to South East Asia, India and Africa. But do you know what’s at stake when you ride an elephant abroad…

Flying First Class With Norwegian

Being bougie on a backpacker’s budget

Norwegian Air is a budget carrier. In fact, I give them credit for making flights across the Atlantic cheaper than they’ve ever been before. They figured out a way to bring that…