ASIA
Getting Laser Eye Surgery in South Korea (LASEK): Was It The Right Decision?
Yes, I, an American, got LASEK laser eye surgery in South Korea. Why on earth would an American go to South Korea to get surgery? Isn't is scary and dirty? Isn't Asia full of sheisty doctors and ancient medical equipment? Why on earth wouldn't I get this surgery...
Things to Do in Jeju, South Korea: 4-Day Road Trip Itinerary
Gushing waterfalls, magical lava caves, beautiful beaches numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites and a Natural World Wonder. The nature of Jeju island is simply stunning. And it can all be attributed to volcanic eruptions too as that's how this island was formed in the...
The Great Wall of China Without Crowds or a Tour + Tips (Simatai, Mutianyu, Jiankou)
It's pretty hard to explain my experience at The Great Wall, I mean... What do I even say? What does anyone say when they see it? Let's just say that "great" doesn't begin to describe this incredible structure. When you walk on the stones that nearly a million...
The Kindness Of A Stranger Who Saved Our Asses In China
"Your transaction has been canceled" "Sorry, we can't complete this transaction. Please contact your bank" These are never the sentences you want to see when trying to access money at an ATM... No less when you're abroad. Garrett went ahead and tried his two cards....
How To Go Visa-Free To China
Visas are one of those pesky things you need to worry about when traveling. Luckily not every country you visit will require you to get one. If you happen to have China on the list of places to go but don't want to deal with getting a visa, they allow three-day jaunts...
5 Fun Things to Do in Haridwar And Rishikesh
The following is a guest post from Rohit. Photo by Devanath, CC0 1.0 India is the land of a thousand Gods and Hinduism is one of the oldest known religions of the world with its origin in this very country. With actually much more than a thousand Gods, the...
5 Great Ways to Get Off The Tourist Trail in Sri Lanka
This off the tourist trail Sri Lanka post is a guest post from Jess Signet Getting out to Sri Lanka is an ideal escape and a dream come true for most travelers. The allure of beautiful sandy beaches, tropical climate, and idyllic scenery makes for the perfect...
5 Reasons to Go to an Electronic Music Festival in Southeast Asia
Music pulsates through your soul and revitalizes your mind and body. Your body buzzes on edge with each build up and reverberates with every bass drop. You jump and down with your new tribe to the beats and it’s exhilarating. Edm Music Festivals are a lot of fun...
5 Reasons Why I Didn’t Like India
Whoa, India has some attractive reasons to visit! A super rich vibrant culture, AMAZING food that I absolutely love, nice people, tons of places to go, mountains to beaches to deserts, and a wealth of other perks. Unfortunately, I decided I didn't like India. My...
11 Things That Happened to Me For The First Time in India
Part of the reason I travel is because I want to experience, see, taste, and do new things. I'm a person that gets bored easily. I need entertainment, new surroundings, a way to never have the same routine. I want anything and everything under the...
A Photo Blog Through Rishikesh, India
Rishikesh is the super chill and gorgeous yoga capital of the world. Located east of Delhi, and in the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains, Rishikesh is a haven for foodies, yogis, and those desperate to get out of the chaotic mess that India can be. The latter being...
5 Things NOT To Do In Southeast Asia
"Let's run around in bikinis with a big Chang beer in hand and wander around a temple after" Cue the cringes of locals, expats, and long term travelers…Oh, goooooddddd OK OK, so that might have been a slight exaggeration, but seriously…Don't be "that" person…...
plus you'll get some of my fav (& weird) road trip tips!