5 Awesome Things To do in Memphis, Tennessee
byMemphis, Tennessee, home of the blues and the resting place of Elvis Presley. With a city so immersed in music history comes plenty of…
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That time I was Escorted Home by a Stray Dog in Antigua
byAfter a night of enjoying Antigua’s vices of chocolate, cigars, and rum, we found ourselves in a bit of a spot. It was 2…
My Top 5 Things to do in Chicago
bySweet home Chicago. It’s home of the blues and heart-stopping pizza. It’s also home to its share of tourist traps. Thankfully I am here…
Making Sense of Dubai Mall Culture
byDubai is known as “the gateway between East and West.” It houses landmarks like Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, and Palm Jumeirah,…
Why you Should Visit Cairo Now
byNote: I wrote this article BEFORE the tragic bombing of the Russian Metrojet airliner. That said, I still stand by this post on…
My Guide to a Great Cairo Layover
byThinking of a short visit to the Pyramids of Giza? Why not do it while on a layover? Read on for my guide to…
5 Reasons why I will Return to New Zealand
byNever before have I said that I can’t wait to be back somewhere while still in that country until New Zealand. While on my…
What makes Wellington the Capital of Cool?
byThere’s a lot of buzz around New Zealand’s capital of cool these days. With the likes of BBC naming Wellington one of the “hottest cities of…
5 Things to do in Queenstown that aren’t Extreme
byFrom jumping out of planes to falling off of bridges, Queenstown is where extreme sports fans go to play. But what if you like…
Canberra or Canboring? Let’s Find out.
byAustralia’s capital city was described to me as many things. Exciting wasn’t one of them. Dull, boring, and cold or any combination of those…
Falling in love with Adelaide and why you Shouldn’t Skip it
byI won’t go as far as saying I had low expectations for Adelaide but will say I had no expectations. After setting foot on Australian…
72 hours in Singapore – What to See, Eat, and Drink
by3 days may not seem like a lot to explore a new country but when you’re talking about a tiny nation like Singapore, it’s plenty. To ensure…
That Time I Tried Durian in Singapore
byI will try anything once. Durian was an exception as I had no intention of ever trying it, until now. I managed to avoid…
Concrete & Jungle – 72 hours in Kuala Lumpur
byKuala Lumpur truly is a city in a jungle. With a modern metropolis and lush surroundings, Malaysia’s capital is full of contrast. With only 72…
Why I Passed on The Beach in Thailand
byConfession time. I have never seen Leo DiCaprio frolicking on The beach in Thailand nor have I read Alex Garland’s book of the same name….
Discovering Untouched Myanmar and Why you Need to Visit it Now
byMyanmar has only been open to tourism for a few years…and it shows. I’m not talking about the frequent blackouts, horse beaten dirt roads, or lack of…
5 Reasons Why I Will return to Cape Town
byCape Town is a wonderful, wonderful, city. I have covered this through many posts on the city and why I decided to live there…
That Time I Almost Died Climbing Lions Head
byions Head is a sight. With its alluring position high above Cape Town it offers spectacular views of both Table Mountain and the 12…
Sex Sells – The Odd Story of Ronnies Sex Shop
byParked in the middle of nowhere South Africa you will find the ultimate story of sex sells – and it has nothing to do…
Tips on Catching a Rugby Match at Newlands Stadium
bySeeing a rugby match live has always been something I have wanted to do. Although it was something I was saving for my upcoming…
A Recap of My Busiest Travel Month Ever.
byI don’t normally post my monthly travel recaps on my site, I save that for my newsletter. This past month however, was a special…
Experiencing The REAL Circle of Life in Africa
byMake no mistake, Africa is a wild place. I have shared my experiences in the Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater, and the Maasai Mara and all…
Walking Maasai – My Guilt Ridden Boma Visit
byWhile on safari in Tanzania I had the unique opportunity to hang out with a Maasai man and get a glimpse into their…
Experiencing The Serengeti Wildebeest Migration
byVisiting the Serengeti has always been something I had to do but I was never really sure why. I suppose on name power alone…
No Cars Go – Visiting Lamu Town
byImagine a town with streets so narrow no car can pass. Pretty amazing right? No honking, pollution, or road rage. No parking tickets, fender…