This was my first Ibajay Ati-Ati in over twenty years, a triumphant return to my birthplace. A return that gave me so much insight on my roots, family ties, and the insatiable desire to always be the last man dancing. It was an ear-splitting, booty-shaking, lechon-feasting fiesta that only Filipinos could fathom. A town of… Read More Ibajay Ati-Ati Festival: The Philippine Fiesta Through My Lens
You know that scene in The Force Awakens when Rey flies over Takodana after living on Jakku her whole life? “I didn’t know there was this much green in the whole galaxy.” That’s exactly how I felt about Laos.… Read More Don’t Miss Out On Laos, South East Asia’s Most Overlooked Country
If one can fight through the unbearable heat of Granada, then there is a lot to enjoy about this laid-back colonial town in Nicaragua. About an hour away from Managua, it is one of the go-to destinations for travelers flying in. Similar to how most travelers skip Guatemala City and go straight to more backpacker-friendly… Read More The Backpacker’s Guide To Granada, Nicaragua
After decades of tension. between the U.S. and our island neighbors to the south, diplomacy, trade, and tourism are beginning to make their ways back as our battered relationship begins the healing process. With all of this being so recent, the question still stands for many Americans. Is Cuba safe? Having just come back from… Read More Is Traveling To Cuba Safe For Americans?