It's come to my attention recently, that many people are curious about, but unexperienced with, staying in hostels. If you're only accustomed to staying in hotels the idea of booking a hostel can seem overwhelming, and even scary. If you're reading this and saying "that's how I feel!" this blog post is meant for you!… Continue reading Top 10 Hostel FAQs
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Five Days in Buenos Aires
I recently visited the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina; or as many locals call it, "Baires." I spent 6 nights there, and completely fell in love with it. Here you can find my suggested itinerary to help you plan your own trip to Baires! Day One: Palermo, Soho & Hollywood From the recommendation of a… Continue reading Five Days in Buenos Aires
Guide to Ilhabela: The Beautiful Island
Guide to Ilhabela: The Beautiful Island Recently I traveled to an archipelago appropriately named “Ilhabela,” which literally translates to “beautiful island,” located four miles off the northern coast of the state of Sao Paulo. The island is about 205km from the city of Sao Paulo and 340km from the city of Rio de Janeiro and… Continue reading Guide to Ilhabela: The Beautiful Island
The Surf Town of Maresias
Surf town of Maresias Two weeks ago I started my Tuesday morning by heading to the major bus station in the city of Sao Paulo (Tietê) to catch a bus to Maresias, a surf focused beach town, about 5 hours away via the common bus line, Onibus. I had been told this bus ride would… Continue reading The Surf Town of Maresias
What to know before you go: Thailand
Have you ever dreamed of visiting South East Asia? Yeah, me too. And since Thailand is the hub of Southeast Asia, I started with backpacking for one month there in the summer of 2015. Thailand depends greatly on tourism, as 20% of the Thai GDP is based on tourism, averaging around 10% in other nations.… Continue reading What to know before you go: Thailand