Whisky walk in Islay Scotland
Ambling Along the Ancient Whiskey Walk in Islay
Scotland, the land of tartan kilts, has always been a top destination for Americans. But…
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Get Away From it all at Medjumbe, The Private Island Sanctuary in Mozambique
Need to get away from it all? Welcome to Medjumbe, the private island sanctuary…
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Journalist Who Covered South Africa’s Rhino Wars Killed
A journalist (and friend) who spent six harrowing months following, interviewing and filming rhino…
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Cinderella Bull Ride
The Cinderella Bull Ride of the Calgary Stampede
This year at the Calgary Stampede something amazing happened – a Cinderella Bull Ride…
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Avalanches, Death Threats, and No Lifts. Welcome to the World’s Most Dangerous Ski Race
World’s Craziest Ski Race Is in … Afghanistan?
When one thinks of Afghanistan, one usually does not think of skiing. There are several…
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Iceland: The Most Magical Layover Ever
Iceland: Closer and Cheaper than L.A., Way More Magical
Iceland is a magical place – and it just happens to be closer and…
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Bamiyan – City That Time Forgot
Bamiyan, Afghanistan: The Silk Road City Open for Business
One of the coolest things about travel is wandering into a place that time…
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Mongolia Hospitality or Hazing? A vodka fueled
Hospitality or Hazing? Surviving a Vodka Fueled Night in Mongolia
When one thinks of hazing, one usually thinks of college fraternities and sororities….
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Meet the Elf Whisperer of Iceland. Yes, She Sees Elves. Yes, She’s For Real.
Meet the Elf Whisperer of Iceland. Yes, She’s for Real. No, She’s Not Crazy
Iceland is a land where magic happens. Magical people live there — and…
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Floating Alive on the Dead Sea
Floating Alive on the Dead Sea
Here’s a fun fact: My favorite word is “free.” As in, I like…
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Traveling in the Footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia in Jordan
Wadi Rum: Walking Through Lawrence of Arabia’s Jordan
“No man can live his life and emerge unchanged. He will carry, however…
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Bedouin Beauty Secrets
That One Time I Got Made Up To Look Like Baby Jane’s Batshit Crazy Older Sister
Ever been on the road and realized you forgot your make up bag…
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Ladies Night in Amman
How Single Ladies DO in Jordan (Yep, There’s Tinder)
Most people assume single women in the Middle East are — how shall…
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Jordan Do’s and Don’ts
How to go Full Local in Jordan
It may be obvious, but the Middle East is very different from the…
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Wipeout! Surfing With Famed Chef Eric Ripert in Puerto Rico. Not as Easy as It Looks
Surfing: Not as Easy as it Looks (Read: I Almost Died)
About two months ago — right in the middle of Snowmageddon 2015 — my…
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Go Now: The New Seventh Wonder of the World — That’s Empty
Petra, Jordan: Go. NOW. It’s Beautiful. It’s Safe. And Right Now, it’s Empty
The problem with the Seven Wonders of the World is… they are usually…
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The Ancient Oasis Towns of Oman: An Explorer’s Dream
The Ancient Oasis Towns of Oman: A Star Wars Geek/Explorer’s Dream
In this day and age, it’s difficult for a traveler to feel like…
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I Want to Suck Your Blood (Cocktail) in Whitby, England
Thanks to Dracula, Whitby Is the Creepiest Town in England (I Hearts It)
Long a vacation spot for Brits, it has also historically given inspiration to…
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A Piece in Capital New York Made the Broad Cry Last Week
Ok! So I cried in a good way! – And here’s why. I spent 4.5…
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Welcome to Myanmar’s Capital, Nay Pyi Taw: The Creepiest Capital/Ghost Town in the World
Myanmar, also known as Burma, is one of the hottest countries to visit in…
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Meet South Africa’s Shebeen Queens
Downing Some Serious Moonshine with the legendary “Shebeen Queens”
Shebeens, illegal South African neighborhood bars that originated under apartheid, continue to operate…
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