Destinations

Every time I hear the words “it must be nice to be able to travel all the time.” I simply roll my eyes. Yeah, it IS nice. And …

An in-depth look at the best hikes and multi-day treks in New Zealand, including a complete guide to hiking in both the North and South Island.

A comprehensive look at how to select the perfect water purifier for traveling and backpacking. How to choose a water filter or water purifier explained.

Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about how to travel in a more ethical and sustainable way. Tips and tricks, definitions, gear and more.

You’re surrounded by peaks so steep they look like cartoons. Ice hangs precariously from their tops, as if a toddler dolloped icing about the landscape. Everywhere you look the jagged knife edges of the Himalaya stare back menacingly. You peer cautiously over the edge of the trail, even that makes you dizzy. The milky glacial river roars below you.

After six years away from solo travel I’m back, and this time I headed to Luang Prabang Laos. Turns out, it couldn’t have been more perfect.