by Nina Ragusa | Jan 6, 2019 | Adventure, Itineraries, Road Trips, USA
As an East Coaster who had never visited the West Coast until recently, I just didn’t know what I was missing out on. I’m from Florida. The West Coast, before visiting, was a place of gloomy dreary weather that was cold and rainy, or… California... 
by Nina Ragusa | Jan 3, 2019 | Adventure, USA
There’s something special about a great hike with a massive reward at the end. Sometimes you get a great view, other times it’s a campsite you’ve been yearning to reach all day, and then sometimes you get a freaking waterfall, which is perhaps one of... 
by Nina Ragusa | Dec 31, 2018 | Adventure, Canada
Adventure is just outside your door when you visit Vancouver—and it’s damn beautiful. There are few cities that I’ve visited that have so much opportunity to be in nature within a mere few minutes from the bustle. While I thought I was a city girl for most... 
by Nina Ragusa | Dec 13, 2018 | Canada
As soon as I drove up the hill and the car peeked over the edge, I was in awe. THIS is a city?! This type of beauty, can be in a city? Really? The backdrop to Vancouver, Canada is unlike any other city I’ve seen. Surely this city was misplaced? There should be a... 
by Nina Ragusa | Jul 19, 2018 | Itineraries, Mexico
This 2-week backpacking Mexico itinerary is a guest post by Kristen It sounds cliche, but as I sat on the long, white stretch of beach — a jutting black cliff at one end, and locals setting up camp on the other — while sipping on a canned margarita from the Oxxo... 
by Nina Ragusa | Apr 5, 2018 | Adventure, Arizona
Tens of thousands of people visit Antelope Canyon each year. There’s no doubt that it’s a truly spectacular and breathtaking site. The way the oranges and purples mingle together, the way the thin colorful lines dance across the rocks and the adventure of... 
by Nina Ragusa | Mar 11, 2018 | Itineraries, Mexico
The smell of fresh tortillas and chopped cilantro filled my nose, taxis whizzed by with a honk of their horn and the rich mix of old Neo-colonial and modern buildings ravished me on my arrival to Mexico City. And I was immediately diggin’ it. Mexico City is an... 
by Nina Ragusa | Jan 30, 2018 | Hawaii, Itineraries
USAThis Hawaii itinerary is a guest post by Kiyoko Hall The state of Hawaii consists of 137 drop-dead gorgeous islands, and is still growing! It’s no surprise that there is quite a bit to do and see, which can make trip planning pretty tough. You could spend... 
by Nina Ragusa | Dec 19, 2017 | Adventure, Oregon
And just like that the sun set and we were left in the forest with the eerie sounds, glowing eyes, and pitch blackness. Shit. This is not good. Not good at all. There wasn’t a soul around us, everyone was long gone for the day. We were alone. I can’t... 
Hi, friend! My name is Nina Ragusa and I've been climbing volcanos, basking on exotic beaches, and dabbling in new cultures since 2011. I work abroad and remotely to support my adventure travel addiction. Follow along if you're interested in getting work abroad to travel more. Mission: Live and work on all continents.