by Nina Ragusa | Jan 24, 2019 | Itineraries, Malaysia
Malaysia must be one of the most diverse countries in the world. People, cuisines, languages, and religions all gather here from different areas of the world and make up this wonderful country teeming with character, adventures, and discoveries for curious backpackers...
by Nina Ragusa | Jan 22, 2019 | Cambodia, Itineraries
When most people think about Cambodia, they think of Angkor Wat. When you’re home to the largest religious site in the world, it’s kind of hard to pull away and be thought of for something else. But there’s so much more to this country than a large...
by Nina Ragusa | Jan 20, 2019 | Packing Lists, Travel Tips and Tricks
OK friends, let’s get a few things straight before we even start this post so I can lay it out on the table… I have something to confess. I hate carry on only travel. I rarely do carry on travel only. *shock horror! the masses move their mouse over to the...
by Nina Ragusa | Jan 19, 2019 | Adventure, New Zealand
Never in a million years did I think one of my first adventures in New Zealand would be taking on a river flowing cave expedition but that’s precisely what happened. Just an hour and a half outside of Christchurch is an awesome little adventure call The Cave...
by Nina Ragusa | Jan 18, 2019 | Personal, Travel Tips and Tricks
Oh, wow! You pack your bags and are a “carry on only” traveler, can I get your autograph and get a picture with you? You’re like some elite celebrity now and I’m so envious of you! *buzzer sound* NOT! Why is going carry on only a trendy...
by Nina Ragusa | Jan 18, 2019 | Travel Tips and Tricks
“Hmmm… Confirmation numbers are usually 13 digits long, and this one is only 10.” the check-in agent said. *heart plummets down to my belly* “Oh, really, that’s super weird. This is the only confirmation I got.” *me lying*...
by Nina Ragusa | Jan 14, 2019 | Packing Lists, Travel Tips and Tricks
Tip #1: Don’t fly economy. Throw all your money at buying a first class ticket. Tip #2: Splurge on the champagne upgrade. Tip #3: Treat yo ‘self to the best massage in the city once you land. That’s it! All the long haul flight tips you need, in just three...
by Nina Ragusa | Jan 12, 2019 | Travel Gear
The following post about travel tripods is by Garrett, a professional videographer and photographer. Having the right tripod is incredibly important for getting sick shots. Period. Traveling? You’ll definitely need a travel tripod if you want to get great snaps...
by Nina Ragusa | Jan 12, 2019 | Indonesia, Itineraries
Bhinneka Tunggal Ika, meaning “Unity in Diversity,” is what Indonesia’s motto is and it couldn’t sum up this country any better. An archipelago of over 17,000 islands, the fourth most populous country in the world, with religions from all spectrums being...