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There are places that defy easy storytelling. Syria is one of them. A country rich with history, one where in the midst of so much destruction, people still open their doors and share tea with strangers. I spent seven days exploring Syria, from Damascus to Homs, Hama, Idlib, Aleppo, Palmyra, Raqqa, and Deir Ezzor. What […]
I didn’t know exactly what I was chasing when I set out from Abidjan with a backpack, a loosely penciled route, and a healthy dose of curiosity. The plan—if you could call it that—was to make my way overland from Côte d’Ivoire across Liberia, and eventually to Sierra Leone. I had already previously traveled overland […]
There’s nothing better than getting some real rest while in transit on a long trip abroad. That’s where the Ibis Styles Ambassador Incheon Airport T2 comes to the rescue. Between time zones, tight connections, and unfamiliar beds, quality sleep and comfort on the road are non-negotiable. And if you’re anything like me, you’re always on the […]
Let me start out by saying I had no idea what to expect when I booked a ticket from Guangzhou, China to Amsterdam, Netherlands on China Southern Airlines. Any information I could find online was vague, outdated, or unhelpful. This review aims to change that. I’ll start by saying my overall impression of China Southern […]
If the first words you read about Haiti are “do not travel… due to kidnapping, crime… including robbery, carjackings, sexual assault, and kidnappings for ransom” (state.gov), I understand why you wouldn’t want to travel there. And if you heard about the April kidnapping of Youtuber ‘Arab’, or the shooting of multiple aircraft at PAP airport, it doesn’t […]
South Sudan has been in the news often the last decade, and for good reason. Between a civil war, genocide, and mass corruption, there’s been a lot of bad stuff to talk about. If you’re thinking about traveling to South Sudan, you may be wondering if it’s safe – or even possible. Last year, a […]
A dream I’ve had for years: flying on a Singapore Airlines A380 in business class. Award winning, endlessly touted for its excellence, and striving to always improve, Singapore Airlines has quite the reputation. So when I booked a full-fare business class ticket from Mumbai (BOM) to Singapore and on to Hong Kong (HKG), you better […]
Belize has always been the crown jewel of Central America. There’s just so much to see and do in such a small country. From some of the best diving in the world at the Great Blue Hole to ancient Mayan ruins (such as the world-famous ATM cave, my favorite travel experience ever), there’s so much to […]
When I first embarked on a trip to Ethiopia, I didn’t know what to expect. I was enthralled by the idea of visiting this historic and fascinating corner of the world, but concerned with how little I knew and how difficult it is to find information about Ethiopia. Is Ethiopia safe to visit? Where should […]