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The Nubians of Egypt
Ask anyone about the great civilizations of the past and you’ll likely hear about the Greeks, Romans, and Mayans, but very rarely are the Nubians ever mentioned. Who are the Nubians? The Nubians are the original inhabitants of modern-day southern Egypt and northern Sudan. Historically, these lands were all known as Nubia, and unknown to many, is home to one…
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La Fortuna: A Must See in Costa Rica
Those traveling to Costa Rica with less than 10 days are often faced with a dilemma: focus on the beach, wildlife, jungle, or try to squeeze a little of everything? Though Costa Rica is a relatively small county, ranking 129th in overall size, it is one of the most biodiverse in the world. In fact, Costa Rica accounts for nearly 6%…
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Backpacking the Albanian Alps: Europe’s Hidden Gem
“Albania?!” That’s pretty much the response I got from my friends and family when I told them I’d be making my way through this Balkan nation. And I’ll admit, prior to my trip, I knew nothing about Albania; I had no preconceived notion about the country and had no idea what to expect. Why Albania? Well, I was in North…
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Backpacking through North Macedonia
Although my goal is to travel to each country on earth, I never could’ve imagined I’d be in North Macedonia this early in my journey. So, how did I end up here? Well, due to Covid, American citizens were severely limited from visiting much of the world, except North Macedonia and a few other countries. It didn’t take much to…
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Traveling Through Minsk, Belarus
Belarus is one of the most mysterious countries in Europe. This former Soviet nation, which borders Russia and Ukraine, is often regarded as “Europe’s Last Dictatorship.” For the longest time, travel to Belarus was quite restricted, as visas were hard to obtain, but lately, things have opened up. Despite the relaxed visa policy, Belarus still falls short in attracting foreign…
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Jamaica Beyond The Resorts
So much of Jamaica’s tourism is based around all-inclusive resorts, such as Montego Bay. Each year, millions of tourists flood into Jamaica, and many never leave these resorts, resulting in a very cookie cutter like experience
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How to Spend a Layover in Brussels, Belgium
I had no intentions of visiting Brussels, but with only an hour to deboard the plane, retrieve my luggage, and recheck it, the chances of catching my flight to Washington D.C. were slim. And, as expected, I missed my flight (first time ever too!) With the next flight leaving the following day, I had a full 24 hours to explore.…
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Traveling Through Astana, Kazakhstan: The World’s 2nd Coldest Capital City
Astana is Kazakhstan’s capital city and the second coldest capital on earth after Ulaanbaatar. Though probably not the best idea, I went in January, right in the middle of the winter. Compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan’s second largest city, there is considerably less to see in Astana, despite it being marketed as “futuristic capital.” This was my second trip to Kazakhstan (first…
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El Chaltén: Argentina’s Trekking Capital
El Chaltén is small backpacker town located in the Patagonia region of Argentina, and your gateway to some of the best hiking in the country. Despite it being named the trekking capital of Argentina, not much is known about El Chalten, in fact, most locals have never even heard of it. Regardless of its popularity, El Chaltén is a must…
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Three Days in Uruguay
I’ll admit, before coming to Uruguay, I knew nothing about this country other than the fact that it was more European-like than the other South American countries. While planning for my trip to Argentina, I saw that Uruguay was fairly close to Buenos Aries, just an hour away by ferry, to be exact. Just an hour away? New stamp in…
