There’s More to Ottawa in Winter Than Just Frigid Weather When people begin planning winter vacations that don't involve skiing, Canada probably isn't likely to be at the top of their lists. Unless they...
Photo Essay: Queenstown to Christchurch I've said it before, but I'll say it again: New Zealand's South Island is stunning. STUNNING. From beaches to glaciers to rainforests to snowy...
My Night in Prison I woke with a start, not entirely sure what had jolted me into consciousness in the middle of the night. Was it a muffled...
Photo Essay: An Afternoon on Parliament Hill No, it's not a scene from some medieval storybook, nor a set built for one of the Harry Potter films. Instead, the spires of...
5 Things to Love About Ottawa I've only been in Canada's capital city of Ottawa for 2 days, it's true – but in those 2 days I've seen quite a...
How to Have Fun in Las Vegas Without Gambling and Booze I know, I know. You're probably saying to yourself, “Can you really visit Las Vegas if you're under 21? What could there possibly be to...
The Year in Travel: 2011 in Review I've already illustrated this past year with 12 travel photos from 12 months, but that doesn't really elaborate on any of the specifics of...
The Year in Travel: 12 Photos From 12 Months Even though I had predicted that 2011 would be a big travel year for me, I had no idea just how great it would...
The Hoover Dam: A Modern Feat of Engineering I'll admit that I never knew much about the Hoover Dam. I knew that it was a large concrete dam on the Colorado River...
The Traveler vs. Tourist Debate and Why I Don’t Give a Crap “I am not a tourist.” This is the tagline for a tour company's latest campaign, where they are trying to inspire people to begin...
Things to Do in Sedona, Arizona on a Budget The small Southwestern town of Sedona, Arizona, is not know as being the most affordable place to visit in Arizona. According to a cost...
The Best of Oahu, Hawaii – In Photos I've done a lot of posts about the trip I took to Oahu, Hawaii back in February. But, in case you missed some of...
You Can Live a “Normal” Life and Travel, Too I'm not a professional traveler. I do not make a living from taking trips around the world. For a long time, I was not...
Grand Canyon Smackdown: North Rim vs. South Rim The Grand Canyon is by far one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States. Attracting upwards of 5 million visitors per...
There’s No Place Like Rome: A First-Time Visitor’s Guide “There's no place like Rome.” That was the motto of my first trip to Italy, back in 2005. That trip was a one-week performance...
Getting to Know the Ghosts of Savannah Savannah, Georgia, is often touted as being “the most haunted city in America.” During the day, the city is big and old and beautiful,...
5 Things My 86-Year-Old Grandmother Taught Me About Travel I feel like I, as a young traveler, am always turning to other young travelers for lessons and tips on the best ways to...