A Local’s Guide to the Best Things to Do in Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Ohio
I've lived nearly my entire life in the northern half of Ohio – and a large portion of those years more specifically in northeast...
The Amazing American Southwest in Photos
Despite all the countries I've visited, the cities I've explored, and the natural wonders I've seen up close, I'm still convinced of one thing:...
Highlights from Ho Chi Minh City
I unexpectedly made my first trip to Vietnam in early 2014, in the midst of the lead-up to Tet, the huge celebration of the Lunar...
Overlanding in Southern Africa: Everything You Need to Know
When I first told people I knew that I was going to go camping for 19 days in Southern Africa, many of them pulled one...
Eating My Way Through London’s Soho
When it comes to London's Soho neighborhood, there are a few things you need to know. First, you need to know that Soho has...
The World is Not Safe – But You Should Explore it Anyway
There's a lot of scary stuff going on in the world these days – terrorism attacks in major cities; a refugee/immigration crisis that's become polarizing...
Highlights from 3 Weeks Overlanding in Africa
When you think of traveling in Africa, what do you picture? Do you picture luxurious hotels and game lodges, wine tastings, gourmet food, and...
A Foggy, Soggy Day at Bryce Canyon National Park
I knew that the weather was probably going to be crappy. In fact, the forecast had looked so poor for southwestern Utah that Elliot...
72 Hours in Cape Town, South Africa
How much stock do you put in all those “best” lists you see online from major travel publications? I tend to ignore a lot...
4 Things You Have to Do at Victoria Falls
They call it Mosi-oa-Tunya – “the Smoke that Thunders.” But you probably know it by its European name: Victoria Falls. This massive waterfall on the...
Travel in the Time of Zika: How to Avoid Mosquitos on the Road
I grew up on a Christmas tree farm in rural northeast Ohio. The type of environment where summertime brings humid weather, bullfrog song, fields...
Is Antelope Canyon Really Worth Visiting? My Honest Opinion
Even if you didn't realize it at the time, chances are you've seen a photo of Upper Antelope Canyon. It's a narrow slot canyon...
A Big 5 Safari in Kruger National Park: What It’s Really Like!
We rounded a corner and there in the road right in front of us were the painted forms of a pack of wild dogs....
What to Know about Visiting Monument Valley in the American Southwest
The American Southwest has a lot to offer, from Utah's amazing national parks to quirky attractions along Route 66 to ancient pueblos hidden in...
Should You Go Cage Diving With Great White Sharks?
My friends and family know this about me when it comes to sharks: I LOVE THEM. Nurse sharks, black tips, tiger sharks – and...
Highlights from 2 Weeks in South Africa
For the past five weeks, I've been traveling around Southern Africa. I climbed sand dunes in Namibia, saw the Big 5 in Kruger, flew...
Turning a Blog into a Business: 7 Things I Did Right
When I started this blog back in 2010, I started it entirely as a hobby. I never expected anyone except my parents to read it,...