In January 2023, I finally completed my mission of traveling to all New 7 Wonders of the World... alone! It is up there with climbing Mount Kilimanjaro as one of my proudest travel accomplishments. Since I have now completed this feat, the least I could do is share exactly how I traveled to each one…
The Taj Mahal is one of the 7 new wonders of the world. It is an Islamic marble mausoleum, and the intricate (and clearly, expensive) design is a sight to behold. Because the Taj Mahal is a world wonder, and the most visited tourist spot in all of India, it is safe to assume it…
In a country as large as India, Jaipur is one of the most unique and magical places. The entire city is pink. In 1876, Prince Albert was to take a tour of India. To prepare for his arrival, Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II had the whole city painted pink, as it was considered the color…
Most travelers head to Chile to explore the Atacama Desert, also known as the driest place on planet Earth, in the north. Perhaps, they use Chile as a way to migrate south before heading into Antarctica on the Drake Passage. However, when flying into Chile, it's likely that you'll have some time in Santiago. What's…
The never-ending concern of whether us women feel safe traveling alone will forever linger. One of the most concerning destinations in media is Egypt. Should women travel alone to Egypt? It's a subjective question, but after having gone there alone, I enjoyed my time so much there that I plan to return. Here's my personal…
I had five days off in a row after finishing my first year of law school, and to celebrate, I wanted to take a proper getaway. I didn't want an adventure, I simply wanted a vacation. With limited time, and the desire to do nothing other than lay by a pool with a cocktail in…
I had heard Brazil is cheap, but just how cheap is it? I visited Rio de Janeiro and Foz do Iguaçu in January 2023, which is prime high season. As if January wasn’t already an extremely busy time to visit, I was there in early January, so also had to deal with the influx…
Need a birthday, Christmas, anniversary, no reason whatsoever gift for the traveler in your life? Every year, when I ask for anything for any of these occasions, I pretty much always make it travel-related. While this list is by no means exclusive, these are things I wouldn't be caught traveling without, and therefore, are my…
I recently had the chance to exclusively interview CEO of CheapAir.com, Jeff Klee. With flight prices rapidly increasing, CheapAir promises to keep airfares exactly as the name of the company suggests: cheap! The company offers plenty of filters for travelers to determine the best flying experience for their budget. Here's what Jeff Klee had to…
There are many different ways to stay connected abroad, whether it's through connecting to local WiFi or buying a SIM card or signing up for an international data plan. Especially for solo travelers, it can be crucial to stay connected while frolicking in foreign spots. With travel at an all-time high, most international consumers now…
