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Destination Inspiration, Mozambique, Travel

Vilanculos, Mozambique: Travel Off the Beaten Path

May 15, 2021 No Comments

Vilanculos is the place to go if you want to scuba dive and also feel like you’re the only one on an island. Vilanculos is the coastal town right across from the Bazaruto Archipelago. It’s well known for its diversity in marine life and is a truly off-the-beaten-path destination. Getting there There are a couple of ways to get to Vilanculos. The most direct option is to fly into the small Vilanculos airport and arrange a taxi through your lodging. I strongly recommend planning ahead and arranging transport through your lodging if you fly into this airport – often it’s […]

Destination Inspiration, Mt. Rainier National Park, Olympic National Park, Travel, US

Beautiful Winter Hikes in Washington State

April 18, 2021 No Comments

Winter weather makes it impossible to navigate many of the trails in Washington’s National Parks. Snow and ice can make roads impassable, especially in the mountains. With such variance in conditions throughout the cold months, it’s tough to find reliable advice on which trails are likely to be open and which you cannot even get close to in the winter. In planning a trip, that makes it tough to figure out which hikes to attempt and which to save for spring. Below, I compiled a list of 5 hikes that are accessible in the winter and are absolutely stunning. Marymere […]

Destination Inspiration, Itineraries, US

Long Weekend Road Trip Through Utah

January 13, 2021 16 Comments

Utah is an other-worldly kind of beautiful – which is probably why series like Westworld were filmed there. The state encompasses five national parks: Arches, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Canyonlands, and Zion. I’ve been there a couple of times a while back, so when I needed a break from the monotony of working from home, Utah felt like an easy choice. I knew I was going to see beautiful scenery and spend a lot of time outside. Below is an account of what I did over four days, with a travel buddy and a rental car. We flew into Salt […]

Destination Inspiration, Jordan, Travel

25 Photographs to Inspire Travel to Jordan

April 3, 2020 21 Comments

Jordan is a beautiful country with so much to see. It’s large enough that you won’t run out of adventures, and small enough that driving from one end of the country to the other isn’t and exhausting task. I spent six weeks traveling around and had plenty of time to see the main tourist attractions and also really get a feel for the cities. Here are some photos I captured along the way.

Destination Inspiration, Indonesia, Travel

5 Beautiful Waterfalls in Bali

March 13, 2020 7 Comments

girl walking out of a pool below a waterfall

There must be over one hundred waterfalls in Bali. I didn’t count, but it seemed like every corner we turned as we wound our way through the island revealed another sign indicating a trail down to a waterfall. Cleaning up, developing and charging entrance fees at waterfalls has become a popular local business on the island. Locals pick up all the plastic around a waterfall, ensure there are clear trails or steps to a good viewpoint, and then set up a little booth to collect fees or donations. The price for most of the waterfalls we visited in Bali was […]

Destination Inspiration, Travel, Zambia

Six Beautiful Places to Visit in Zambia

March 5, 2020 12 Comments

With fewer than a million tourists each year, Zambia doesn’t have a reputation for being a popular travel destination. While the tourism infrastructure isn’t as much of a well-oiled machine in Zambia as it is in more popular travel destinations like South Africa, hospitality is fantastic – and for now, there aren’t huge crowds at any of the most beautiful places in Zambia. If you are an animal lover, appreciate beautiful landscape views, enjoy outdoor activities, or just want to get the most out of traveling on a budget – plan a trip to Zambia. There are certainly luxury travel […]

Destination Inspiration, Zambia

Visiting South Luangwa National Park in Zambia

February 7, 2020 No Comments

baby elephant running to catch up with its mom in South Luangwa

On the eastern side of Zambia, this nearly 3,500 square mile park spans the Luangwa Valley. South Luangwa National Park receives less fan-fare than other large parks in Africa, but it’s a well-known destination for dedicated adventurers and safari-goers. It’s appeal among the well-traveled is largely because of its expert guides, diverse wildlife, exceptional walking tours, and uncrowded environment. In fact, Zambia receives less than 1 million tourists each year. As you can probably imagine, that means any given destination isn’t very crowded. South Luangwa National Park is no less majestic and awesome than the larger national parks throughout the […]

Destination Inspiration, Ghana, Travel

Top 7 Places to Visit in Ghana (Best Weekend Trips)

December 9, 2019 14 Comments

I lived in Accra for a year and a half and in that time I relished the opportunities to escape city life to learn what else Ghana had to offer. Weekend trips in Ghana are the perfect way to leave work behind and explore the country in small bites. There were seven weekend trips I loved that were relatively easy to arrange from Accra. Here are my favorites, in no particular order. Wli Falls I loved this place so much I wrote an entire post about it. You can read more about it, and see more photos, here. This is […]

Destination Inspiration, Ghana, Travel

The most beautiful place in Ghana | Wli Falls

November 21, 2019 3 Comments

Wli Falls, pronouned “vlee,” is my top recommendation for weekend trips to take from Accra. This was the most beautiful place I visited in Ghana in the year and a half that I spent there. I learned that Ghana doesn’t have a well-developed tourist infrastructure, which is both good and bad. It’s good because it means the only time you’ll feel crowded is in the tro-tro (public bus) on your way anywhere. It’s bad because it means that there’s little incentive for the government or businesses to invest in maintaining trails and keeping them free of trash. It also means […]

Croatia, Destination Inspiration, Travel

Road trip in Croatia | Two places you must stop

November 15, 2019 No Comments

Road trips are my favorite kind of travel. I planned a road trip in Croatia from the southern city, Dubrovnik, to the capital city, Zagreb, and it was such a fun whirlwind adventure. We planned to see the main attractions (Dubrovnik, Split, Krka, Zadar and Plitvice), but we also stopped at two unplanned locations that really made the trip. You can read more about the full Croatia adventure on that post, but for now I want to describe the two must-see places you might not come across unless you are driving yourself. Kamen Brela and Rastoke aren’t near major cities […]