Once you decide to step outside Seoul, it quickly becomes clear that day trips here aren’t one-size-fits-all… there are more flavors than you could possibly fit into a single South Korea trip! Nestled in a pretty mountainous region, Seoul is surrounded by landscapes that shift …
Big-name cities get all the attention — and all the inflated prices to go along with it. Scroll through Instagram for five minutes and you’ll see the same Eiffel Tower shots, Shibuya Scramble crossings, and Las Vegas sign selfies over and over. News flash! You …
I’ll be honest—I didn’t fully “get” the magic of safaris until I went to Safari West in Santa Rosa, CA. Riding in an open-air vehicle while giraffes and zebras wandered just a few feet away felt like stepping into another world, and since then, I’ve …
Taking a trip to Northern California’s Sonoma County? If so, I’ve got an absolute must-do for you. Enter the chat: Safari West, a wildlife reservation in Santa Rosa. The name says it all. That’s right, in good ol’ Santa Rosa, CA, you can actually experience …
There’s something about the combination of forested trails and dramatic mountain backdrops that I never get tired of. Mountain towns have always held a special place in my heart—not for skiing or snowboarding (I’ll gladly skip the winter sports), but for what happens after the …
Kyushu is Japan’s third-largest island, and yet hardly anyone I know has been. It’s a total shame, because the region is packed with endless greenery, steamy hot springs, terraced rice fields, and cultural gems that feel untouched by mainstream tourism. It’s nowhere near as popular …
There are too many things about Mexico City that have completely stolen my heart. The tree-lined residential streets of Roma Norte, the al pastor tacos, the world-class cocktail bars, the unparallelled dining scene (that’s way more affordable than it should be), mariachi music lighting up …
When I travel, I’m all about finding authentic experiences—the kind that doesn’t involve standing in endless lines, wading through crowds, or elbowing my way to get a glimpse of something. After spending over three months in Europe, I’ll tell you something that’s rather obvious: cathedrals …
Lake Tahoe has got to be one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. Some places don’t live up to the hype, but Lake Tahoe really is as awesome as everyone claims, and as awesome as it looks! The first time I visited Lake …
California is the ultimate playground for road trippers. The Golden State has no shortage of awesome road trips, scenic drives, and epic vista points featuring everything from mountains, forests, beaches, jumbo rocks, and endless rugged coastlines. Tired of the usual Golden Gate Bridge snapshots and …