Tulum is a park of Mayan ruins that sit on dramatic sea cliffs, overlooking the Caribbean sea. In it’s heyday it was a trade hub for the Yucatan Mayans. It is extremely popular, and is the third most visited ruin in Mexico. I cannot stress enough how critical it is that you get here early. The…
Asia / Destinations / Taiwan
A trip to Taipei isn’t complete without a visit to their landmark building. The Taipei 101 was the tallest building in the world until the Burj Khalifa in Dubai opened in 2010. The “101” comes from the building having 101 floors, which is insane. Taipei 101 dominates the Taipei skyline, and it puts on a…
Asia / Destinations / Japan
Poroto Kotan Ainu Village is in the small town of Shiraoi on Hokkaido, the northern most island of Japan. It is only an hour away from Sapporo, so it makes a good day trip if you are staying in the city. You can get here via the JR line. The village is about a ten…
The Hyatt Zilara embodies the stereotypical Cancun scene – sitting on the beach, working on your tan, and sipping pina coladas all for an all-inclusive fee. The Zilara is an all inclusive, ages 16+ resort in the Hotel Zone of Cancun. The all inclusive price includes the room, beverages (including alcohol), and food from all…
This small tropical island has no paved streets and a serious laid back vibe. You get here via water taxi from Belize City or Ambergris Caye, which is a place I recommend you skip altogether. I came to Caye Caulker based on backpacker’s recommendations on finding paradise, and they were right. I came here to push myself…
If want to come to Central America for culture, history, archaeology, or all of the above, you have to put Tikal on your list. Tikal is a UNESCO listed park that used to be a Mayan city that had 50-100 thousand inhabitants. I was on the fence about coming here at first. We were staying in…
This place has been on my bucket list for a long time. Tokyo DisneySea is the only DisneySea in the world, and is crisscrossed by canals. To get to DisneySea you can take the JR line towards Mahaima, then get on the Disney Monorail to get to the actual park. You can buy tickets to both…
I’ve noticed something in the travel hacking community. A large portion of the bloggers live near a large airport such as Seattle, Boston, or Chicago. But what about the rest of us who live in a small town, or in the asterisk states (Alaska and Hawaii)? What about those of us who can only see…
First off, I have to admit my bias. New Zealand is the first country I’ve ever traveled to solo, and I had such a great experience here that I feel compelled to persuade would-be explorers to choose this stunning archipelago as their first stop. I could go on and on about Aotearoa, but I’ll summarize…
If you ever find yourself in Paihia, you’re pretty much obligated to get out on the water. One of the best ways to explore some of the Bay’s 150 or so tiny, uninhabited islands, is to book a boat tour. If you get a InterCity FlexiPass, you can book a Fuller’s Great Sights Dolphin &…
Coromandel – one of the most beautiful places in the world. The Coromandel Peninsula lies east of Auckland, and is about a 3 hour bus ride from the city. You can also get there from Auckland via ferry, but mine was unfortunately cancelled due to rough seas. It was hard to complain though, since the…
Just for a short day trip, my boyfriend and I hopped on a tiny prop plane to jump over the channel and land on Moloka’i. I was really excited to check it out since I’ve never been, although it’s only a 30 minute plane ride away. If you’re into country living, then you might be…
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