I sat on the beach of Padang Padang with my toes gently wiggling in the soft warm sand as I watched the crystal blue waves crash into the large rocks that framed the small hidden beach. I looked behind me to watch an older Indonesian woman prepare my lunch of Mie Goreng in a makeshift…
Located high up in the mountains of Costa Rica lies the enchanting Cloud Forest in the beautiful city of Monteverde. Before going I wasn’t quite sure what a ‘cloud forest’ was so I looked it up. A cloud forest is a subtropical forest that has a constant cloud cover. When we arrived to our wonderful hotel we…
Nestled high in the Andes Mountains is one of the most spectacular sights I’ve ever had the privilege of seeing. My father, my brother, and I took the trip for my dad’s birthday a few years ago because it was something he’s always wanted to see. After taking the unbelievably amazing Hiram Bingham train we finally arrived with…
Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, is one of my favorite cities I’ve ever been to. It’s a colorful city filled with beautiful architecture, picturesque canals, warm people, and amazing food. I have the privilege of having a Dane marry into my family so when I had the opportunity to go with him back to his…
While I was on vacation staying in the very beautiful city of Kotor, Montenegro with my cousin we stumbled across a man that does day trips to the bordering country of Bosnia for white water rafting. Being the adventure seekers we are, we signed up for the next day. They picked us up early in the morning,…
As my plane descended into the mystical city of Reykjavík, I couldn’t help but wonder what this trip was going to bring. I booked my ticket last minute on a whim, knowing very little about this small country, and doing very little research beforehand. I knew it was going to be beautiful but I…
Any traveler, experienced or novice, knows that one of the worst things that can happen on an international vacation is having jet lag for days after. We’ve all been there and if it’s bad enough it can really affect the whole trip. By doing a few simple things it can REALLY help prevent any jet lag so that…
Visiting France, obviously a must-see city is Paris, but not many people know of an amazing city called Lille. This magical city is located on the Belgium border and is a really great day trip if you’re staying in Bruges! Flemmish architecture still remains in this beautiful city The ‘Vieille Bourse’ on the Grand Place…
Tortola, the largest of the British Virgin Islands, is probably my all time favorite. I only had the chance to visit for a full day, but that was enough for me to fall in love with this island and it’s gorgeous beaches. Here’s what I recommend doing if you ever get the chance to visit!…
So many times when I tell people where I’m going or where I’ve been I’m always greeted with a “Why?” I quickly respond, “Why not?” People live so much of their life being fearful of what could happen if they traveled somewhere that they never actually go anywhere, or do anything. They always…