DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A PACKING GUIDE FOR A 10-DAY TRIP TO ANTARCTICA. PLEASE ADJUST ACCORDINGLY. When it comes to visiting the seventh continent, questions like how to get to Antarctica, what does one even do in Antarctica, and if the Drake Passage is really that bad, might all come to mind. But perhaps the most …
Antarctica lives on many travelers’ bucket lists, but how exactly do you get there? If you’ve done any research on the seventh continent, you likely know that you have to cross the Drake Passage, but even before that, where do you fly into? How do you even get to your ship to get to the …
I had a full circle moment when I returned to Thailand, my first ever solo international trip that I took back in 2016. Nearly ten years and 90+ countries later, I stepped foot in Bangkok, once again. My first trip to Thailand was a clueless meandering one. I simply booked a roundtrip out of Bangkok …
“Good morning, we are on unexplored uncharted waters, looking for a place to adventure. This is an adventure for all of us as we go where we’ve never been before.” That was my wakeup call over the intercom by Michael Jackson on my second official day in Antarctica on my trip with National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions. …
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The Seychelles was one of those destinations that lived on my beach bucket list for the longest time. When I finally had the opportunity to travel there after road tripping Madagascar, it felt like the tropical respite would be the antidote to the adventure that came with my time in Madagascar. While many choose to …
I’m standing in the parking lot of Wegmans in Ithaca, New York. I open the backdoor of my parents’ banged up white Caddy, the car I use every time I’m upstate. Before I set my grocery stash in the back of the car, I reach into the hot plastic bag to shred a piece of …
I’m currently living in Naples, Italy, but am only permitted to stay in the allotted time of a tourist visa. Already seeking a way to legally extend my time here, I found a great hack: leave the Schengen area as much as possible to continuously add days to my time here. This hack didn’t come …
After road tripping Madagascar, I was very much looking forward to the pure and utter relaxation in the Seychelles. What I assumed would be a relaxing getaway managed to completely exceed my expectations: the Seychelles aren’t just relaxing, they are paradise. I spent five glorious days lounging about, going from beach to beach to beach. …
Mauritius holds a special place in my heart for me for many reasons. One: it was my 90th country visited! Flying in from the Seychelles felt as exciting as ever. Two: I survived my first seriously gnarly parasite abroad while there. Yeah, nothing says “I’ve been to 90 countries” like having a worm inside of …
Today is my last day being 34 years old. Like every year, I am reflecting on all of the ups and downs, the best places I’ve traveled to, the things and people I’ve lost, the things and people I’ve gained. 34 is a strange one. Some of my best memories and accomplishments happened this year. …
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