One of the most incredible experiences that I’ve had in the Philippines, and perhaps across all of my travels, is swimming with whale sharks in Southern Leyte. Known as tiki-tiki in the local language, these gentle giants have been coming to feed off the shores of Pintuyan for as long as anyone can remember. Recently, Pintuyan… Read More Swimming with the Whale Sharks in Pintuyan, Leyte | Philippines
One of the most surreal days I’ve ever experienced in my travels was a day spent at a forest sanctuary where the monarch butterflies spend the winters. I was honestly speechless, for one of the first times in my life. The only thing that kept my jaw from being permanently dropped was the fear that… Read More Monarch Butterfly Migration in Michoacan, Mexico | Photo Gallery
The ice caps are melting. The Amazon Rainforest is on fire. The Great Barrier Reef is dying. All of the things we dreamed of seeing as kids are getting decimated right in front of our eyes. The negative impact of humanity on the world is becoming clearer than ever, and unfortunately, those with the most… Read More 10 Easy Ways To Travel More Sustainably in 2026
The small island of Isla de la Plata is about an hour by boat from mainland Ecuador. It is often known as the Poor Man’s Galapagos. Considering that I was indeed a poor man who could not afford to go to the Galapagos, that title is very fitting. However, for the price of around $40-50,… Read More What To Expect On A Tour To Isla de la Plata | Ecuador
After experiencing the hustle and bustle of Quito for almost a week, there was nothing more that I wanted to do than disconnect and isolate myself in the mountains for a while. The goal of my South American journey was to do as much hiking as I could, and although Quito is beautiful and has… Read More How To Hike the Laguna del Quilotoa to Chugchilan Loop | Ecuador