For many travelers, interacting with nature and the wild is the pinnacle of adventure experiences. If youโre in Southeast Asia, swimming with whale must be one of those experiences. However, such an impressive adventure is usually questioned by travelers as being possible and attainable. โWhat is the Oslob whale shark price for experience? What should … Read more
Within the cluster of Cebu, Negros, and Bohol in the Vasaya Islands of the Philippines lies a smaller stop off with turquoise waters and unreal beaches. Siquijor Island. A cluster of white sands, clear turquoise waters, and warmth year round make the tourist spots in Siquijor great lures for everything from diving, to lounging, to … Read more
Canggu is the coolest new hotspot on Bali and arguably in Southeast Asia. Whether you want to surf, sun, socialize, or get spiritual, itโs all possible here…and the Canggu hostels scene is impressively set up to make this all possible in style. I guarantee you’ll be surprised at how awesome the accommodations are, and you’ll … Read more
The Philippines and Palawan are possibly the most beautiful aquatic paradises on the planet. Unfortunately, traveling around the 7,000 islands and finding out your options for the Coron to Manila ferry after your amazing time on Coron can be difficult at best. Additionally, all international flights pass through Manila, making it mandatory to make your … Read more
Diving Apo Island next to SCUBA divers along the ocean floor, 30 feet down, on a single breath of air, with no tanks, just a mask, fins, and a feeling of pure peace. If youโd told me 6 months ago that I would be finning around dive sites that require tanks of air I wouldnโt … Read more
As my plane landed in Istanbul I had a whole new appreciation for Turkey. What initially felt like a risk, a danger, coming to a country bordering war zones with ongoing bad relations with the US, ended up being welcoming, complex, and rich with culture and history. Now that I had landed in Istanbul, the … Read more
On this trip, I hit a new level of planning anarchy. Even in Turkey, at its โlevel 3 security threat warningโ according to the US state department, I decided to go with the wind. Two places kept coming up – Cappadocia and Pammukale. For lack of time, I would not be able to make … Read more
The relaxed port city of Izmir was a wonderful respite after the past two months of being busy and proactive nonstop. Despite the long list of sites to see in the city, I intentionally took it slow and saved the fomo for another city. My days were spent leisurely wandering the city observing the contrasts between … Read more
A couple hours south of Izmir lies the city of Ephesus, home to some of the most well preserved Roman ruins in Europe, and the Temple of Artemis, one of the ancient wonders of the world. When traveling, a balance of history, irreplaceable views, good people, and sufficiently giving into your vices makes for a … Read more
The sun was shining bright, reflecting off the concrete ground and walls of the port as I walked through the port city of Mythilini for the last time. One more stroll through its tiny streets. One more overpriced espresso at the corner coffee shop I had become familiar with. As I passed through passport control, … Read more