Last week, one of my readers, emailed me after reading my article “How to Travel the World in Your 20s“, and asked if I could elaborate on how to find a job that involves travel, and give some more insight on my own career. Her name is Erin and she sent me the following email: After … Read more
A while back I wrote a post featuring a collection of quotes and drawings that I found during my adventures, scrawled over walls, doors, and other surfaces in “Writings on the Wall: A Collection of Quotes on Bathroom Walls, Colorful Streets, & Other Random Surfaces Part I”. Well, the more you travel, the more you see.. so … Read more
Bourbon Street made me do it. Get ready for round-the-clock nightlife, spicy Cajun food, and a whole lot of nudity. New Orleans is a must see for everyone, it really is a world of it’s own. It’s own personal history, its own culinary staples, and even it’s own rules (or so it seems). If it’s your first … Read more
I have to admit that before visiting Austin, I didn’t know much about it. And now that I do, I wish I had more than 2 days in Austin. My brother visited Austin a few times over the years and assured me I would fall in love with it… and I did. Why is Austin … Read more
Seoul, a mega city where sky scrapers collide with ancient palaces and Buddhist Temples. A city where tiny teahouses and narrow alleyways make you forget that you’re right in the middle of the action. Seoul has some of the best nightclubs and the best food around. With so much going on, how do you narrow down what … Read more
Before visiting Seoul, if you asked me about Korean food, I could probably only name Kimchi. I live in Philadelphia, which has a ton of Asian restaurants (thanks to Chinatown), but for the most part these restaurants are Chinese, Japanese and Thai cuisine. After spending more than a month in Asia, Korean has to be my … Read more
Beijing, known as the government capital of China, will keep you busy with the traditional and historical aspects of Chinese culture. With so many amazing sights to offer and traffic at a stand still, it may be difficult to narrow down what you want to see/do. Here are 10 things to do in Beijing that you … Read more
Shanghai, a city defined by it’s large scale international business, florescent skyline and fast paced society. A city inhabited by a mix of unimaginable wealth and forgotten maze-like alleyways. With a place as enormous and diverse as Shanghai, it may be quite hard to narrow down a list of things to see, so we’ll do it for … Read more
Upon my arrival in Shanghai, I was asked if I was experiencing any form of culture shock… …to which my response was “no, Shanghai is just like an American City”. It’s true, Shanghai’s ambience of large upscale skyscrapers, modern day highways, and fast paced society is more reminiscent of America than most European cities. … Read more
Walking around the Prague is comparable to being in a fairytale: except for one minor detail: it’s real. Truth be told, I wouldn’t mind spending a couple months in Prague, but if you only have one day in Prague, here’s how you want to spend it. Start your morning by grabbing something to eat … Read more
London is expensive. AND it’s even more expensive since they are using the pound, which is currently 1.5x the amount of the dollar. If that doesn’t sound like a lot to you, imagine paying $80 for a cab (that alone is crazy) and then seeing it as $121 on your credit card bill. That being said, here are … Read more
Even those limited to a quick visit find it easy to fall under the beguiling spells of Old San Juan’s cobblestone streets, pastel-painted colonial buildings and grand fortresses. -Nate Cavalieri San Juan is one of the most desirable destinations for US tourists: beautiful beaches, charming historical neighborhoods, and no passport needed! If you … Read more
What I love most about Singapore are the sharp and constant contrasts: smoky temples in the shadow of skyscrapers, luxe condos backing onto jungle, old-school shophouses housing secret cocktail dens. -Cristian Bonetto With a city so diverse, what could you (or what should you) do with one day in Singapore? Here’s a list … Read more
“I still find each day too short for all the thoughts I want to think, all the walks I want to take, all the books I want to read, and all the friends I want to see.” On our way home from 2 weeks in Thailand, we had planned a 12 hour layover in Dubai. … Read more
“is this really it? No…really? Are you guys serious? Is this it? I’m not getting out of the car” -My friends worried statement before being dropped off at the Grandio. We pull up in the dark of night to a yellow building with bars over the windows. A hanging tin sign in the doorway … Read more
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
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
About an hour from Brussels, you will find the vibrant, yet traditional town of Mechelen Belgium. Adorned with bushels of flowers, Mechelen is a small cozy spot with a lot to offer. The streets are filled with old-style Flemish architecture and intersected by canals and charming river boats. Head past the colorful 16th … Read more
“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
There are several factors in determining which cities are perfect for twenty something travel. Which city made the top of our list? Drumroll….. BUDAPEST! Why is Budapest our new favorite city for twenty something travel? 1. The Good Company. Before I visited Budapest, I didn’t know how popular it was among the twenty … Read more