One of the hardest dilemmas that travelers face when coming to Thailand is responsible tourism, usually centering around elephants. Before coming to Thailand, I heard that elephant riding, elephant painting, and any other unnatural acts by elephants should be completely out of the question. It pained me a little walking through Bangkok and having elephant… Read More A Day With The Elephants at Chiangmai Elephant Land
Man… Bangkok is something else. Some people fall in love with the chaos. Others can’t stand it. Regardless, you’re already here, aren’t you? You might as well make the most of your time in this hectic, muggy, death trap of a city that has a character unlike any other. 1. Wat Phra Kaew and… Read More 10 Things You Need To Do In Bangkok
Koh Phi Phi is a tale of two islands. One side is a beautiful and serene setting, with quiet restaurants, art galleries, and old people. The other side features a beach lined with rambunctious clubs, swimming pool parties, and an abundance of drunk street food offerings. In between these two sides, you’ll find a pleasant… Read More A Belligerent Paradise Island: Koh Phi Phi Survival Guide
Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace in Bangkok are some of the most impressive and magnificent feats of human architecture I have ever seen. I was in awe almost the entire time I was there. However, there are quite a few things that I wish I had known before going straight there. Luckily, I… Read More Things To Know Before Going To Bangkok’s Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew
Wow. That’s really all there is to say about Khao San Road. Our flight landed in Bangkok at around 5:30 in the morning and we got to our hostel on Khao San Road about an hour later. Walking down the street, we could see quite a few dead-eyed travelers roaming around, and I just assumed… Read More Bangkok Nightlife: Khao San Road Survival Guide
Guest Post by Matt Cardoza When on the road, there is no better place to stay than a backpacker hostel. Hostels are the most economic, plentiful, and exciting option available. There are thousands of them and they’re everywhere. Why would you pay so much for a place where most of your time is spent asleep?… Read More The 10 Backpackers You Meet In A Southeast Asian Hostel
In June 2016, I went to Tel Aviv, Israel. It was my first time going to the Middle East, and I could not have asked for a better introduction to the region. It was an amazing few days, and I recommend everyone try to make their way to Tel Aviv at some point. I could… Read More 5 Reasons to Love Tel Aviv
I did not know what to expect going into Israel, but I was told Tel Aviv was the Miami of the Middle East. They weren’t lying. This place parties like crazy and has some great beaches that you could easily spend the entire day on. I put together a video from my time in Tel… Read More Tel Aviv GoPro Video