Things that are worth staying up late to witness

Bioluminescent You can see this creepy, cool natural occurrence in many different places. My first experience with it was in the bay of Islands in the North Island of New Zealand. I went out on a boat tour with the Rock Adventure Cruise crew and had a great time. They brought us out in kayaks…

10 things you probably don’t pack but probably should

Cutlery I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had to wait or even rewash cutlery at a hostel or had to go back to a restaurant to get the single use plastic cutlery they had forgotten to put in the to-go bag. Since I started carrying my own reusable cutlery I’ve had no real…

How Travel Has Shifted My View On Material Possessions

When I was a kid, I wanted all the newest and coolest toys, like most kids I didn’t get my wish here, and usually had more fun with the big boxes. As a preteen I wanted a big closet with all kinds of clothes and shoes, so I cold never say “I have nothing to…

A Guide to Getting Started Planning Your Travels

Maybe you’re still undecided or maybe you’re ready to dive in head first. Either way we all start somewhere when it comes to our travel ambitions. Before you book a one-way ticket, there are a few things you need to know both about yourself and about your potential trip. Maybe you never had the time,…

What I Travel With & What I No Longer Take With Me

Things I continue to bring Pens     Very simple, you never know when you’ll need a pen. From filling in customs and immigration forms to writing out directions or figuring out a route on a paper map, pens are essential to all trips, no matter the length! My Go Pro     The GoPro brand has…

Why you should stay in hostels

Hostels are great. They offer inexpensive places to stay and that lets many people travel long term without having to use up the majority of their budget on a place to sleep at night, but they’re not for everyone. In this article we’ll explore the benefits of staying in a hostel. Location Hostels are available…