Most people, including myself (who travels full time) have tons of questions about traveling to Kenya, with no clue where to start. Luckily I am here as your travel guinea pig, to research what I can, test it out, and see what it’s really like, and what you need to have an awesome, safe, trip! I decided to go to Kenya last minute for a solo safari, which means...
Wondering what to pack for a Kenya safari? Here you’ll find the essentials from what to wear to gear to use for photos! You’ll also find the items you’ll need when you’re not out on safari, like those chilly camping nights! A quick note that my luggage got lost in transit and I didn’t have most of my items, but these are things I saw and...
If you’re worried about freezing your ass off in cold destinations, don’t. I’ve got you covered. Or rather…layered. This post has everything you need to know about how to layer and pack for cold destinations! Take it from this Florida-native turned LA transplant who only saw snow for the first time when she was 28, and now runs around Antarctica and the Arctic like...
I’ve been traveling for four years now, two of which have been full time. I’ve been to over 70 countries, all 7 continents, 7 World Wonders, and 7 Wonders of Nature. I’m not saying this to brag, I’m saying this to back my claims that I am definitely a travel expert! A big part of being a travel expert is knowing all the tips and tricks for...
Yes, the Stairway to Heaven climb is technically a crime if you hike it. But here's all the information I gathered on why, and what the plans are for it in the future!
As promised, here is a tutorial on how to make your still photos animated with an app called Plotagraph! The feature works best on photos with water (like all of my waterfall pics on Instagram) or clouds! If you found this tutorial useful, please consider crediting me on an animated post, since this is not a sponsored post (AKA I’m not making money or gaining...
When I first decided that I wanted to go volunteer in Africa, I researched a TON of volunteer programs, and finally found one that not only sounded amazing, but affordable and legitimate as well. I had never heard of the town called Muizenberg where the IVHQ volunteer program took place in South Africa, so had to do some research to see where exactly it was, and what...
Contributing Writer: Drew Binsky DrewBinsky.com Teaching English abroad is one of the best ways to live and work overseas. Essentially, what I’m saying is you can get paid to travel the world. I taught English in South Korea for 18 months and it was the single best decision of my life (see my Ultimate Guide to teaching English in Seoul). During my time living in...
Just when you thought you were finally making mom proud by putting on that SPF, someone like me comes along to burst your bubble that regular sunscreen is actually so harmful that you can’t wear it in certain beautiful places in the World. Why? Well, in short, regular sunscreen contains an evil chemical called Oxybenzone that’s not only potentially toxic to you, but...
Being a solo female traveler with a fearless sense of adventure can sometimes result in a recipe for disaster. Not going to lie, I’ve gotten myself into a pickle (or rather an entire jar of them) a few times, and it can be pretty terrifying, especially when traveling abroad. It can also be expensive, which, let’s be serious, you never think about until something...
