A Non-Camper Sleeps in the Jungle. With Monkeys.
To say that it's disorienting to be woken up at 4 a.m. in the middle of the jungle by a disembodied, deep-throated howling would...
A Fleeting Glimpse of Flores, Guatemala
You know when you riding in a car or train, going along at a pretty good clip, and your eyes just can't quite move...
12 Ways to Save Money in London
Seek out just about any list naming the “most expensive cities in the world,” and chances are that London, England, will be on it....
Taking it Slow on Caye Caulker
Off the coast of the country of Belize lies a small island. An island with no cars that is reachable only by boat or...
Highlights of Belize and Guatemala
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What’s in My Backpack: Summer and Winter in One Trip
I was SO excited to have plans to travel for 2.5 weeks over my 2012 winter break. Nearly 3 glorious weeks of traipsing across...
What the Fook is a Loony Dook?
My legs were cold. Very cold, in fact. So cold that I could no longer feel them. The numbness pangs were making me giddy....
The Hogmanay Torchlight Procession
Ahead of me, there is just a sea of flickering flames. Behind me, the same. Fire as far as the eye can see. And...
Hogmanay – The Most Epic New Year’s Celebration You’ve Never Heard Of
I wrote earlier this year that August is the best time to be in Edinburgh, Scotland, thanks to all the festivals taking place during...
12 Memorable Moments from 2012
I know I already gave you a taste of my 2012 in photos (and with copious links) last week. But this week I wanted...
8 Awesome Day Trips to Take From London
Are you looking for the best day trips to take from London? London is unarguably an amazing city. In fact, it's my favorite European...
In Photos: A Look Back at My Travels in 2012
Going into 2012, I knew it was going to take a lot to top my travels in 2011. Hawaii, Chicago, New Zealand, Vancouver, and...
Caves and Castles in Slovenia
What do you think of when you hear “Slovenia”? If you're like most people, you're probably just like, “Slo-where?” Slovenia isn't exactly the most...
5 Reasons to Fall in Love with Scotland
Despite weather that can change in an instant and a pricey British pound, there sure are a lot of things to love about the country...
3 Great Destinations for First-Time Solo Female Travelers
Even though I've never really labeled this blog as one for solo female travelers, the truth is that I AM a female, and I...
Hunting for Harry Potter in the UK
You could call me a *bit* of a Harry Potter fan. I went to midnight book release parties wearing home-made HP t-shirts in high...
An Adventure on the Emerald River
Picture-perfect cities with dragon bridges and castles. Fairy-tale-like lakes. And now a body of water known as the “Emerald River.” If I hadn't spent...