My trip to the Philippines was a complete whirlwind of activities, from canyoning and whale shark diving to ziplining and booze cruising. This video features El Nido, Cebu, and Boracay. If you would like to plan a similar trip, you can find my full itinerary here.
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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
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
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
If you’re still using Expedia or Travelocity to find the cheapest flights, you’re doing it all wrong. If I had a quarter for every time someone asked me how I afford to travel so much, I would be traveling instead of talking to them. Finding the cheapest flight possible can be time consuming, but … Read more
Since last year I published my New Years post a week late, I figured I’d make a tradition out of it. So here it is, my year in review: [youtube_sc url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEHw0cIQFsE&feature=youtu.be”] Accomplishments in 2016 Finally tried a real polish pierogi Finally moved to California Hiked Angels Landing at Zion Saw Bryce Canyon and … Read more
I’m one of those embarrassing people that takes pictures of every single meal I eat. Like most people, I never actually end up doing anything with these photos. Maybe the one’s from really good restaurants will be used to create a new blog post, or maybe one or two will end up on my Instagram … Read more
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
I had a tough time planning my 5 days in Bali since there weren’t many itineraries online, and the ones I did find didn’t include the information I needed or all of the places I wanted to visit. So, voila! I created my own itinerary and put it to the test last November. Since … 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
During my stay in Osaka, I decided to take a trip to Kyoto, a city that once served as Japan’s capital and the emperor’s residence. Kyoto is an easy hour train ride from Osaka and has a completely different atmosphere. What makes Kyoto different from a lot of Japan, is the fact that it was spared during the … Read more
Let’s just say I showed up pretty under dressed for Mins Club. I was up all night the day before in Hongdae and just wanted to find a nice place to eat. A quick search on Google showed that Min’s Club wasn’t too far away and it had a 5 star review. Mins Club … 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
If you only have 2 days in Tokyo, you may be feeling a little overwhelmed. Tokyo is one of Asia’s mega cities, and with a city this size, it may seem hard to zone in on what to do and see while you’re here. Here is our complete guide for 2 days in Tokyo: Day 1 … Read more
I cannot believe that I finally knocked the Great Wall off of my bucket list. After about 2 hours of driving, we finally approached a desolate area surrounded by mountains. You can see the wall in the distance, climbing over the mountains and slightly hidden among the clouds. It is one of the most … Read more
In America, we don’t really follow a lot of traditions when it comes to sitting down and eating a meal, which is why it was so interesting to learn how to eat a traditional Chinese meal (dining etiquette and all)… First of all, the dinner table will be one large table with a communal spinning service, which … Read more
Seriously, why is no one talking about the toilets in Japan? I’ve met people that have traveled to Japan, I’ve read blogs about Japan, I work with a Japanese woman.. why did I physically have to go to Japan to find out about the toilets? So whats the big deal? Well, lets talk … 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
A trip to Beijing is not complete without a visit to the Donghuamen Night Market, one of the only famous street food landmarks where you won’t want to eat anything. Most Night Markets might make your stomach growl and your nose fill with sweet euphoria while thinking of your next meal, but Donghuamen Night Market has quite the … Read more
In case you haven’t heard, all of your favorite social media websites and apps are most likely banned in China: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Gmail, and the lists goes on. So, how will you survive while traveling throughout China if you can’t post a picture of yourself at the Great Wall to make all … Read more