Central America, Destinations, General Advice, Guatemala, Travel Resources

Study Abroad in Guatemala: A Guide to Spanish Immersion in Xela

Learning More Than Spanish South of the Border “Guatemala is in Mexico, right?” my sister asks through our precarious Wi-Fi connection. “No,” I laugh, shaking my head at the white washed wall of my little concrete bedroom in the heart of Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. “It’s a small, mountainous country to the south of Mexico, they share… Read More Study Abroad in Guatemala: A Guide to Spanish Immersion in Xela

Australia, Best of the Blog, General Advice, Oceania, Travel Resources

5 Reasons to Visit Western Australia

When foreigners think of Australia, the first thing to come to mind is Sydney. While, I can’t begrudge the famous opera house’s place in the international community’s travel dreams, what I will never understand is why so few travelers ever make it to Western Australia. Yes, the east coast has most of Australia’s population, but… Read More 5 Reasons to Visit Western Australia

Australia, Best of the Blog, Destinations, Oceania, Personal Ramblings

Kangaroo Korma: Ethical Meat Consumption

A couple of weeks ago I visited the Kangaroo Haven in Kununurra, Western Australia. It was a wonderful experience where I got to squeal with delight as I cuddled joeys and watched them happily chugging away at their bottles. There was little Norris, the 6-month-old wallaby who thought he was a big red with how… Read More Kangaroo Korma: Ethical Meat Consumption

Australia, Destinations, General Advice, Oceania, Travel Resources

From Perth to Darwin: An Australian Road Trip

And that’s a wrap! As of today, my great Australian road trip is over. Over the past 72 days, we have driven over 8,000 kilometers, crossed 34 rivers, seen 11 gorges, and gotten bitten by an innumerable number of bugs. I am ending this trip a tanner, tougher, more weathered version of myself. My heels… Read More From Perth to Darwin: An Australian Road Trip

Australia, Best of the Blog, Destinations, Oceania, Stories from the Road

A Campfire Wake: The Grey Nomads of Australia

America is in love with youth. We see nubile faces splattered across billboards selling everything from sports cars to hamburgers, their sex appeal being bartered for higher profit margins. Yet, once that pretty, young face gathers some smile lines here, some crow’s feet there, she is discarded, thrown aside in favor of the newer model.… Read More A Campfire Wake: The Grey Nomads of Australia

Australia, Destinations, General Advice, Oceania, Travel Resources

Fifty Nights in a Tent: The Realities of Long Term Camping

Tonight will mark the 50th consecutive night I have slept in a tent and I felt I should write something to commemorate spending fifty nights on a cheap air mattress. There are many wonderful aspects of long term camping, from breaking away from all semblance of routine to reconnecting with our natural world, but to… Read More Fifty Nights in a Tent: The Realities of Long Term Camping