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The Surprise of Mexico City
I have something to admit: for a long time, I’ve been very anti-Mexico. It’s not that I’ve had an issue with the country itself, it’s been more about the people who go there–mainly to the
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Is it Safe to Travel to Turkey?
Before traveling to Turkey, a lot of my friends and family thought I was insane for deciding to go to a country that borders Syria when thousands of people are fleeing there every day. Their
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Teaching India’s Children
When I traveled to India recently, the magnitude of the poverty I witnessed was both astonishing and overwhelming. I was constantly slapped in the face with it and left there feeling heartbroken and helpless. I
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How to Work Full-Time and Still Travel the World
A couple of weeks ago I was having a Twitter conversation with a personal friend about travel when she caught me off-guard: she thought I was still traveling full-time and writing freelance to fund my
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What to Wear in India
Before I left for India, I scoured the internet trying to find anything I could get my hands on regarding what to wear. I didn’t want to stick out like a sore thumb, but I
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Top 5 Attractions in Ooty
Located in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, Ooty is one of the most famous hill stations in India and is situated amidst the blue misty mountains of the Nilgiris. The hill town was
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On Travel and the Possibility for Love
I just finished reading Lost Girls, a tale of three women who quit their jobs to set off on a round-the-world trip for a year, and much like What I Was Doing While You Were
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Long Weekend in Orlando Area (With No Theme Parks!)
I booked a trip to spend a long weekend in Orlando with some friends who recently moved there, and before I left, I got multiple text messages from them asking me what I wanted to
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Foodie Guide to New Orleans
Photo by Tanya Williams found on Trover.com Hearing “New Orleans” conjures images of Mardi Gras, hurricane damage, and the Saints, but what’s missing is the food. It may not top the list for
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How to Spend a Long Weekend in Austin
If, unfortunately, you only have a few days to spend in Austin, don’t fret–there are still a lot of things you can pack into a short time in this awesome city.
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Best of High-End Hotels in Lahaina, HI
Photo by Bill Niedner found on Trover.com You don’t want to skimp on accommodations when you’re taking a dream trip to Lahaina, Hawaii. Pamper yourself and have the ultimate experience by staying in
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Finally, My Very Own Video of Iceland
I just watched Wild and her journey of mostly solitude took me back to my most recent trip to Iceland. I think it's one of the best places on earth to be totally alone--just you,