Good Times

How I Afforded Every Trip I’ve Ever Been On (Updated)

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“How do you travel so much?” is the one question a travel blogger gets asked the most. And while most of us have a few tricks up our sleeves, the answer is usually “by spending money”.   As I mentioned previously, I do have a full time job that allows me to travel quite a … Read more

Things to do in Santorini For the Younger Crowd

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things to do in santorini for the younger crowd

  Santorini is almost synonymous with honeymooners – and why wouldn’t it be? A tiny island with bright white cliffside buildings, some of the best sea food and one of the most famous sunsets in the world. But, if you’re like me (hell, I’m still on at least 3 dating apps), and you don’t know if … Read more

Yacht Week Croatia: Everything You Need to Know

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Chances are, you’ve heard about the infamous Yacht Week in Croatia by now. Or at least you’ve seen the pictures. You know, the photos with a bunch of Yachts tied up in a circle in the middle of bright blue water, or the ones of a giant party on donut and flamingo-shaped rafts. For those of you living … Read more

My Road Trip Across America: A Video

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    A few weeks ago, I posted my 2 week itinerary for my road trip across America and promised that there would be a video to match. Well, it took a while, but here it is! The beginning is a little slow (got a little sick in Nashville), but maybe just forward to 6:02 … Read more

Let Us Convince You to Backpack Through Southeast Asia

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BACKPACK SOUTHEAST ASIA

Thinking about backpacking through Southeast Asia? You should be. Here’s a short, fun video of our time spent there:

 

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Now that you’ve decided the answer is yes, check out our 2 week itinerary for Thailand and make sure to read about what NOT to do in Cambodia. Also, feel free to use our guide on finding the cheapest flights.

While you’re at it, you should probably check out my friend Nelson’s video from Thailand, which is WAY better quality. 

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Hiking Rocky Mountain National Park

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  “Because in the end, you won’t remember the time you spent working in the office or mowing your lawn. Climb that goddamn mountain.” -Jack Kerouac About an hour and a half from Denver, you can find 415 square miles of sprawling snow capped mountains and easy access back country trails at Rocky Mountain National Park. … Read more

Watching the Sunrise Over Angkor Wat

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  “Travel is about the gorgeous feeling of teetering in the unknown” We woke up at 5am and rushed down to the tuk tuk that would take us through the night to Angkor Wat. Once the driver let us out, we continued our journey on foot.  It’s kind of creepy walking through old ruins in complete … Read more

Dubai Desert Safari: Dune Bashing and Camping in the Dubai Desert

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On our way to Southeast Asia, we had a 12 hour layover in Dubai (that we scheduled on purpose) so we could go dune bashing with the Dubai Desert Safari tour.   Truth be told, I was just as excited for the Dubai Desert Safari as I was for the rest of our 2 week trip in Southeast … Read more

Two Days in the Atlas Mountains and Zagora Dunes

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  “Too often I would hear men boast of the miles covered that day, rarely of what they had seen” -Louis L’Amour After spending the night exploring Jemaa el-Fnaa in Marrakesh and enjoying a delicious dinner of felafel and camel burgers, we woke up early to begin our journey to the Zagora Dunes through the High … Read more

Ran-Tong Elephant Camp: An Elephant Trek Through the Jungle

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  I am not sure how many people could say that they enjoyed wading around in poop, but I’m pretty sure I’m in the minority.   We knew that we wanted to see and play with elephants during our stay in Thailand, and with all of the bad rap surrounding elephant camps, we really had … Read more

Bobs Booze Cruise: The One Thing You Need To Do In Koh Phi Phi

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    “I feel like we just went through a tornado” -My friend’s statement after getting off of the ferry and dodging all of the tourist stands Our last night in Koh Phangan, we loved it so much we almost ditched our ferry to Koh Phi Phi the next day, but we are glad we … Read more

Marina Bay Sands & Our $600 Room: A Look Inside

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MARINA BAY SANDS

  Our first 5 seconds at the Marina Bay Sands sounded a little like this:  “OMG we do get robes!” “OMG there’s a garbage can AND then a little can for recycling!” “LOOK AT THE TUB!” “There’s a phone next to the toilet!” “Oh Wow, and a huge shower, omg omg did you check out … Read more

How To Fall in Love in 3 Days: Koh Phangan Thailand

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 The ocean finally came to an end as our ferry packed with twenty somethings spotted wild green mountains sprouting out of the ocean ahead. We had reached our final destination-Koh Phangan. We were all here for the same purpose, to attend the Full Moon Party: a monthly affair that brings travelers of all ages to the island … Read more

48 Crazy Hours in Siem Reap: The Truth Behind Happy Pizza, Cambodian Massage & Boozy Mornings at Angkor Wat

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 By Michelle Luksh “The question isn’t what are we going to do. The question is what aren’t we going to do.” – Ferris Bueller     Siem Reap, the iconic town famously home to the Angkor temples – think Lara Croft; Tomb Raider , is a part of Cambodia riddled with remnants of the savage … Read more

Jungle-Trekking in Khao Sok National Park, Thailand

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   I’m restless. Things are calling me away. My hair is being pulled by the stars again. – Anaïs Nin    A few hours inland north of Phuket lies one of Thailand’s most secret gems. If you’re an adventure-junkie like me who gets your highs off your next adrenaline fix, you must make it a … Read more

2 Days in Bangkok: All Must Sees and Must Eats in 2 Days

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Bangkok, like Las Vegas, sounds like a place where you make bad decisions.   Bangkok is a major travel hub for those backpacking or traveling throughout Thailand.  So, chances are,  if you book a trip to Thailand, you will probably spend a few days here. 2 days in Bangkok is enough to get a feel for this busy city and … Read more

Visiting Neuschwanstein Castle

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  Theres some moments in life where you question whether you are dreaming or not. This is one of them.   Delicately hidden high in the mountains, Neuschwanstein Castle looks like it is straight out of a story book. It was ,after all, the inspiration for the sleeping beauty castle in Disneyland. You can find Neuschwanstein near … Read more

10 Tips for Your First Time at Oktoberfest

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  “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” –Benjamin Franklin   Oktoberfest is the world’s largest funfair, serving around 1.8 million gallons of beer a year. If you’re attending this festival for your first time, read up on our top 10 tips below.   1. Bring cash. Beers at … Read more

2014: My Year in Travel, A Travel Video

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[youtube_sc url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6ZYQVsBl2g&feature=youtu.be”]   Thanks to everyone for a great year! The travel video above features some of my favorite destinations and adventures in 2014, including Miami, San Diego, Boston, Key West, Route 1, Germany, Denmark, France, Portugal, Belgium, Hungary, Netherlands and some places in between. Feel free to check out some of our other travel videos here! Follow my blog … Read more