I feel rather fortunate to have called both Chiang Mai, Thailand and Medellín, Colombia my home in recent years. Before I ever knew what a digital nomad was, I found my way to Chiang Mai looking to teach English. Almost…
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10 Beautiful Instagram Accounts to Satiate Your Wanderlust
Lately, Instagram has become my full-on guilty pleasure. Chalk it up to my love of photography and visual storytelling, I suppose, but I just can’t get enough of it. And while some people may bemoan the way the platform has…
Thoughts on Traveling to Thailand in the Wake of a Terror Attack
It was a blast heard ’round the world. Just one week ago today on Monday, August 17th, a TNT bomb detonated inside of Erawan Shrine, a popular tourist attraction in Bangkok, Thailand, killing 20 people and injuring more than 100…
My End-of-Year Travel Plans Revealed
This year has been a strange one for me in terms of travel plans, and it’s not about to get any less strange over the next few months. Shocking, I know! I started the year off in Colombia, then made…
Medellín, Colombia: My Favorite Things
Not sure what to do in Medellín, Colombia? I understand–it’s a big city, and knowing where to start can be tough, especially if you’ve got limited time to spend there. But never fear, because today is your lucky day. I’ve…
Kicking Ass, Taking Names: ATV Riding in the Hills of Guarne with Medellin Adventure Trails
“Bring an extra set of clothes,” he said, “so we can enjoy the mud.” I couldn’t help but grin, my heart racing in anticipation. We agreed on a 1pm pickup time Sunday afternoon–that would surely give us enough time to…
Practical Safety Tips for Women Traveling in Medellin, Colombia
“It is just as safe for a woman to backpack around the world as any man!” – Some Travel Blog Written By A Man Not to sound like a cynic or anything, but I just don’t believe this idea to…
Guatapé, Colombia: Where Everything, And Nothing, Is Possible
“So, what did you do in Guatapé?” our friends inquired. It shouldn’t have been a hard question to answer. We surely had something to show for a four-day trip. “Uhhh…not much.” The looks of skepticism shot back at us were…
The Ten Commandments of Carnaval de Barranquilla
Cold air blasted from all directions, as if on cue, just moments after we settled into our seats. I appraised my friend Alex’s attire and concluded that he would undoubtedly freeze in the thirteen air-conditioned hours we’d spend on that…
Carnaval de Barranquilla in 40 Weird and Wonderful Photographs
You know those experiences in life that just seem to transcend any sort of written or verbal explanation? I’m sure you’re familiar–they leave you dumbfounded, stuttering like a fool (or staring blankly at a computer screen) at even the slightest…
