We have always aspired for many ambitious things in life, and we simply continue to do so. But that is never without trouble. So here are a few things that I learned — without context — on this enlightening trip with one of my most treasured and inspiring friends:
Read MoreAt first I thought that this trail was not as hard as advertised, but I soon realized that it was me who had gotten stronger.
Read MoreIf you ever find yourself here, these are some things you can do to get to know Madrid on days when you don’t really feel like splurging.
Read MoreWhile things didn’t quite work out between us, Japan will always be the country where I found my independence and my direction. I’m pretty grateful for that.
Read MoreToledo is a charming little city an hour and a half by bus from Madrid, and a worthy day trip if you ever find yourself in the capital. Here’s a sample itinerary for your own Toledo day trip!
Read MoreThanks to our dedication, hardwork, and sheer dumb luck, we found exactly what we were looking for: a 2-bedroom in the heart of Madrid.
Read MoreThe island girl in me was just dying to escape. And escape she did, at least for the next five days.
Read MoreEveryone has their own reason for going (or not going) on hikes. Here are some of mine, based on experience.
Read MoreIt wasn’t easy, transitioning from ‘a lazy slob who wouldn’t even walk to the store at the end of the street’ to someone who hiked consistently.
Read MoreI first heard of Christian when we were at the Pasay bus terminal, waiting for one more traveler to join us. "There's this guy from Canada, but we can't contact him," our tour organizer said.
Read MoreFirst up on my long list of travel favorites is Sam Heappey, a British traveler I met while I was in Siargao.
Read MoreWe were sleepless in Seattle. Literally.
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