Typically, when you think of Southeast Asian budget paradise, the first thing that comes to mind is Thailand; but Vietnam is actually one of the cheapest places to travel in the world! (1USD =…

Cuba. A world away from what we would call “Western” Stuck in time, communist-controlled, and somewhat isolated, it’s incredible to see how differently the proud ‘Cubanos’ live. However as I sit here at 9…

Italy is one of the most desired countries to visit in the world, however, it keeps many interesting stories and recipes hidden in its small towns. One such town is called Alvito, located in a beautiful valley in the Apennine Mountains, south of Rome.  This picturesque town hangs over a hill, stretching from the very top with ruins of a castle to an emerald-green valley. Founded in the 10th century, here you will find numerous palaces from the 18th century to marvel at. There are no tourists here and the locals welcome me…

“New York City, the city so nice they named it twice” Indeed, New York is one of the best cities in the world. It’s a melting pot of cultures and cuisines, with people from…

I’ll never forget my first big trip backpacking trip through Central America in my early 20’s. It’s a feeling that is hard to describe; a feeling of freedom, bliss, discovery, inspiration and possibility. It changed my life forever. There was…