LustForTheWorld 
I know naming this blog post “the only Cape Town Itinerary You’ll Ever Need” sounds really cocky, but that’s because I am. Well, I am about this itinerary atleast. This is because we accidentally planned out the best 1 week itinerary for Cape Town during our kitchen wine session over looking Table Mountain. There’s … Read more
Backpacking is one of the most exciting ways to travel. It’s just you and the belongings you can fit in your rucksack, exploring places you’ve never been before. Of course, that isn’t to say that it’s easy. When you tell some members of your family about your backpacking plans, they are likely going to be … Read more
If you’re looking for a Slovenia itinerary, you’ve come to the right place. Slovenia has a lot to offer, especially if you like scenic mountain towns, charming European cities, and ancient, cave dwelling castles. Here’s my complete itinerary for Slovenia (and I hope you love the country as much as I did)! This Slovenia itinerary … Read more
Since hiking the Channel Islands was my first true backpacking experience, I certainly learned a lot during my trip. That being said, I have a lot of helpful information to pass on to make your experience a little easier than mine. I also want to tell you to absolutely go for it because the Channel Islands are amazing. … Read more
I’ve been wanting to visit Egypt for years now, and have been endlessly typing “is egypt safe to visit?” into Google for that very reason. For the past couple of years, Egypt had the reputation of being “unsafe”. Due a series of violent protests that started in 2011 and a number of other disasters in … Read more
Whether you’re visiting Ljubjana as your main destination or as a precursor to Lake Bled or the Slovenian mountains, there is no lack of things to do in Ljubljana during your stay. From funky art displays to elegant violins and accordians hiding behind every corner, I found Ljubljana to be a very romantic and amusing place to … Read more
Ughhhhh god have I put off writing this post. And now that I’m sitting on a 15 row hopper plane to LAX, slightly rubbing knees with the stranger next to me, I finally feel ready. Planes always make me the most productive. I turn 30 this week. And I feel older this week. My … Read more
I didn’t find a ton of information while putting together my itinerary for Montenegro, but I did read one article where someone mentioned that Durmitor National Park was the prettiest place there. After a quick search on Google, I realized that this park would have to be added onto my trip. Most people stick to … Read more
You’re probably just one Google Image search away from throwing together your first Montenegro itinerary. I didn’t even know exactly where Montenegro was located when I noticed a cheap flight to Tirat on Skyscanner. After a quick Google session, Montenegro seemed like one of the prettiest places I’ve never seen.. and never heard of. This country … Read more
I was inspired recently, and not in the usual way. A friend of someone I was dating referred to me (jokingly) as a prostitute. This was because he couldn’t think of any possible way that I could be traveling so often without being a prostitute. Because all girls with travel Instagrams have to be prostitutes … Read more
If you’re exploring Paris and looking for a few Paris quotes to describe how you feel, you’ve come come to the right place. Here are my favorite quotes about Paris: “I think Paris smells not just sweet but melancholy and curious, sometimes sad but always enticing and seductive. She’s a city for the … Read more
I was one of the last visitors on Boracay before the Boracay shut down. While planning my 10 day itinerary for the Philippines, I narrowed down my destinations to El Nido, Palawan, Cebu, and Boracay. I was iffy on choosing Boracay because it gets such a bad rap for being “dirty” and “touristy” online. However, … Read more
On one particularly random morning, my roommate and I decided to wake up and head to South Lake Tahoe, without knowing anything about the area or what we were going to do. Luckily, we had around an 8 hour drive ahead of us to do some research. So, if you’re looking for things to do in South … Read more
Anza Borrego is kind of like Joshua Tree’s lost cousin. It’s whopping 600,000 acres of desert is covered with wonderfully weird landscapes like Joshua Tree, but it’s still commonly forgotten. BUT, this is what makes Anza-Borrego so amazing to visit. It’s lack of visitors makes it perfect for that off the grid weekend that you … Read more
As I was visiting Tahoe for a limited amount of time, I decided that I should probably do the best rated hike on AllTrails, (and also Tahoe’s highest peak), which is how I ended up hiking Mount Tallac. Hiking Mount Tallac was worth all of the trudging through snow, all of the thigh burns … Read more
Once you start putting together your itinerary for spending 10 days in the Philippines, you might feel a little over your head. There are just so many things to see and do. The Philippines is made up of more than 7,000 islands after all, each with their own remarkable beaches, hidden jungles, and colorful waterfalls. … Read more
Seville is the capital of Southern Spain’s Andalusia region, adorned in colorful tiled palaces and beautiful winding alleyways. Flamenco dancers and tapas line the streets and orange trees line the plazas. A city like Seville has so much to see, it was after all named #1 on Lonely Planets places to visit in 2018. So what … Read more
The Accident It was our last day in Costa Rica and our 10 day trip had gone smoothly so far. This was a surprise due to the bad luck we’ve had on recent trips. Our last day was going perfectly. We woke up early, visited the Rio Celeste waterfall, grabbed McDonalds (a necessity for any … Read more
Cancun and Playa del Carmen used to be the “hot spots” in Mexico, that is until every Millennial started seeing their Yoga mentors and favorite artists visiting Tulum on Instagram. While Tulum’s ancient ruins and beautiful cenotes have always deserved a visit, Tulum’s Boho vibe is the reason for this town’s bump in tourism. … Read more
When I first moved to San Diego, of course I was aware that Mexico was within driving distance, but I was only really aware of Tijuana. It wasn’t until a few months in that my eyes were opened up to the beach town of Rosarito, the lobster haven of Puerto Nuevo and the wine loving … Read more