The Case of the Lost and Found Cell Phone in Iraqi Kurdistan
You know those moments where your phone isn't where you usually put it? I had one of those shortly after checking into my hotel room [...]
Travel Mistakes are Inevitable
The more you travel, the more mistakes you're going to make along the way. Although I've written a post on this topic already, there are [...]
Strengthening Relationships Through Travel
Traveling with someone I haven't really traveled before is always makes me a little bit anxious. Why? I never really know what to expect, and [...]
Conundrum Hot Springs Hike [VIDEO]
If you love the great outdoors, you'll probably appreciate this ~18 mile round trip hike to some of Colorado's most remote hot springs. The hot [...]
Try a Taste of the Cape at South African Wineries
South Africa is one of the top-10 wine-producing countries in the world, and a trip there wouldn't be complete without visiting a winery. Most wineries [...]
When You Can’t Go to Iran… Go to Iraq Instead!
I've been looking forward to my two-week tour of Iran, from Tehran to Shiraz, for well over six months. Unfortunately, things are not always meant [...]
How to Use Free In-Flight Wi-Fi from T-Mobile
I have written about T-Mobile and its traveler-friendly coverage before, but recently I tried out a feature I hadn't used before – complimentary access to in-flight [...]
A Road Trip Through Yellowstone National Park [VIDEO]
In August, I had the absolute pleasure of visiting Yellowstone National Park for the first time. I had been visiting friends in Bozeman, Montana, and [...]
No More Excuses: I’m Learning Another Language
There have been so many times that I've said something along the lines of "I'm not good at learning other languages." And while that's somewhat [...]
Tajikistan Costs: Summer 2016 Summary
Total Cost Per Day (18) % of Total Accommodation $230.83 $12.82 21.12% Entertainment $378.13 $21.01 34.60% Food $129.40 $7.19 11.84% Misc. $22.51 $1.25 2.06% Transport [...]