THE WHANGANUI RIVER: A Powerful past and present
Water flowed like chocolate milk, brown and opaque, obscuring what lay beneath. While it made swimming less than appealing, the hue increased the vibrancy of the New Zealand vegetation. Clinging and crawling, plants snaked upward, coating the steep cliffs...
5 Reasons Tsum & Manaslu Circuit is the Best Nepali Trek
The Himalayas have been a part of mainstream media for decades. Movies depict harrowing adventures. Articles recount individual quests to reach base camps. Podcasts discuss the environmental impact of trekking. Instagram floods with photos of prayer flags and...
10 Tidbits About the Manaslu Circuit
Located in Gorkha district is an often-overlooked but incredibly magical trek: the Manaslu Circuit. From culture to mountain vistas to physical endurance, it offers visitors everything they might want from a Himalayan adventure. First opened to hikers in...
14 Things to Do in Thimphu
Although most visitors to Bhutan must travel with a guide, that doesn’t mean you can’t find some time to do a bit of exploring by yourself, or encourage your guide to take you to certain places. There’s a lot to see and do in Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, despite...
Jailhouse Accommodation: The Ultimate Inmate Experience
Have you ever wondered what it's like to sleep in a prison? Well, tucked away, unassumingly, in a quiet neighborhood of Christchurch, sits a hostel known as Jailhouse Accommodation, that can, and will give you that exact experience. Told the day before that I'd be...
The Goshuincho Stamp Book: Japan’s Honorable Artwork
Dipping the weasel hair into a jar, he carefully coated the bristles in jet black liquid. Rotating, then swiping, and repeating, the artist maneuvered the tip until satisfied. In movements clearly honed over decades, he removed the brush and set to work....
16 Things to Know Before You Travel to Bhutan
As travelers learn more about the Kingdom of Bhutan, the country finds itself atop many a travel bucket list. It’s unlike any other place on earth, and is certainly worth visiting. Its Himalayan vistas, ornate monasteries and well-preserved culture rightfully...
Tejo: An Explosive Introduction to Colombia
At the sound of the explosion, I jolted backward, my hand instinctively flying toward my chest and the sputtering heart within. Visibly shaken, my eyes scanned the room, searching for the blast’s source. Dust coated every inch of the space, hanging in the air and...
Single Holidays in Spain
Solo travel is on the rise. Whether single or setting off without your significant other, more and more people are booking trips for themselves. One destination that has a plethora of options is Spain. From wellness retreats to golf trips or walking tours, you can...