Educate Your Travel

I’m pretty sure you could spend years here and still discover new and exciting things to do! But with barely three days, I was able to make the most of it and see the main sights. Today’s episode will let you in on what tickets you need, what tickets you don’t, and how to survive being stranded on a runway with no A/C (BTW *bonus tip*, make sure your hotel has A/C!).

TAP Airlines offers a free 1-3 day stopover (Long layover) in Lisbon or Porto. I was able to take advantage of this on my flight from New York to London and spent a full day exploring some Portuguese highlights! Check out today’s short episode to see what to do, where to go, and what to try if you have just one day in this beautiful city.

Four days on the Big Island of Hawaii and three days on Kauai are just enough to begin exploring the beauty of this crazy state! Jungles, volcanoes, waterfalls, and more, make you feel as though you’re in a different country, however, you’re still constantly reminded of the comforts that being in the US allow!

Five of my most memorable stories having to do with Customs and airport security. From Mexico to Jordan, these stories span the globe and make for some fun conversations once they’re in the past! Also thanks for a year of podcasts, over 10,000 plays in over 85 countries and 6 continents! Someone get to Antarctica and turn me on 🤘🏼

Have you ever flown 20 hours roundtrip for a 36 hour visit? Probably not and probably not my most conscientious decision, but here it is! Rio is an awesome and vibrant city that definitely deserves more than two days to explore, but if you’re there for a long layover or just need to check off a wonder of the world, this is the episode for you.

Rental car troubles, locked hotels, and crazy tolls made Mexico a wild experience. But, I made it through and have some fun stories to pass along!

A long layover in what used to be the second most dangerous city in the world, Medellin, Colombia, is a great introduction to the atmosphere of South America. Great food, amazing views, and fun tours help you pass the time while waiting on your next flight. Listen in for a few tricks and a couple of tips for your trip to Colombia.

World Wonders, Early American historical sites, sand dunes, and lost phones, what more could you ask for in a trip?! This trip to Peru was absolutely full of cool and exciting things to see and do. This is such a diverse country and I can’t wait to share my time there!

Iceland is an incredible country. Every beautiful picture you see in preparation for this trip is literally only a small glimpse at what this place has to offer. From roaring waterfalls and intense volcano hikes, to gentle plains and goofy puffins, the land of fire and ice has it all. In this episode, I go over my trip along the Golden Circle and the infamous Ring Road, as well as my time at the F...

In today’s short episode, I cover a few key pieces of what makes backpacking and solo travel such a great experience and why I think everyone should try it at least once!

Scams happen everyday, no matter where you are in the world. However, while we’re usually aware of these in our normal day to day lives, knowing what tricks are in store for you at your next travel destination is something completely different. In today’s episode I talk about five (plus one or two more) of the most memorable scams that I’ve run into while traveling.

The National Park system exemplifies the beauty and uniqueness that the United States contains. Today’s episode briefly covers all of the national parks that I’ve been able to visit, as well as ranking my top five.

UNESCO sites cover the entire globe. With over 1,100 locations, they span everything from historical places to significant natural preserves. Visiting these places is always a great time and you’re sure to be impressed no matter what. Today’s episode covers the thirty sites I’ve been able to visit and ranks my top ten.

Turkey is an incredible country. All of the comforts of Europe, mixed with the history and culture of Asia. I loved it. Traveling during a pandemic definitely brought some extra challenges to the table, but being able to visit world famous sites nearly by myself, made it worth the hassle. Today’s episode dives into what to do in Istanbul, Izmir, Cappadocia, and more!

My favorite part of this two week journey was in the final half, as I hiked and explored through some of the most beautiful and famous national parks in the US. This episode will take us through Glacier, Yellowstone, the Grand Tetons, Devil’s Tower, Mount Rushmore, and even the Badlands. Listen in to hear what to do in these amazing parks and enjoy some of my crazy stories that I had within them!

After Covid absolutely destroyed my Summer traveling plans, I regrouped and put together an epic two-week long road trip that would allow me to check off a few of my remaining states that I was missing. Today’s episode focuses on my first six days that took me from my home in Texas, north to Chicago, and then west towards Montana. These first few days were full of good food, random pit-stops, and...

Today’s podcast is a short episode that overviews how I go about planning a trip. Whether it’s a week long drive around the US or a month long backpack around Asia, I usually follow the same basic steps when getting everything set up and ready to go. Today’s episode targets new travelers and will hopefully give you some ideas, places to start, and overall confidence when it comes to planning a tri...

Two amazing places that I’ve been able to spend a short amount of time in, are Jordan and Serbia. Both of these stops were manufactured layovers that I created to either save money, or to enable me to be able to see world famous sights that were in my vicinity. While both of these countries could definitely garner week long trips of their own, packing in some must-sees in a day is absolutely doabl...

Utah’s “Mighty Five” National Parks consist of Zion, Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Bryce Canyon. These are arguably some of the best parks in the entire United States, all stuffed into the southern region of Utah. Along with Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon, in Page, AZ, this was a jam packed trip full of crazy hikes and breathtaking views. Whether you do it in a week, like I did, or sp...

Greece is such an incredible country. From the gorgeous Aegean Islands to the thousand year old temples, this place will have you going non-stop for days! A week is definitely not enough time to fully explore everything, but if done right, it will give you a solid taste of what this historic country has to offer. This episode covers a week split between the capital of Athens and the beautiful isla...

What could be more epic than spending 10 days hiking in the Himalayas? I don’t know, I don’t think I’ve found it yet. 100 miles + 17,000 vertical feet + 30,000 stairs = the adventure of a lifetime.

With this crazy summer trip winding down, it only made sense to finish it off in one of the world’s largest countries: China. From the Forbidden City to the Great Wall, this place is sure to give you a grand experience, no matter what. — Jingshan Park - Beijing; Jiankou, Mutianyu, & Jinshaling - Beijing Great Wall Sections

Vietnam is one of the craziest countries in Southeast Asia! Wild bus rides, alleyway bribes, and exotic fish markets are only the beginning of your time there. Laos, on the other hand, is a peaceful country full of monks and beautiful landscapes. Both are incredible and are sure to leave lasting impressions. This week’s episode dives into the best of the best sites, as well as tips of what to expe...

Although Cambodia and Myanmar seem to share a lot of attributes, it’s the contrast in their tourism volume that makes these two countries so drastically different. This episode dives into what makes these two sites so incredible, where you have to visit while there, and of course, some of my personal favorite travel stories from my time spent there. — Hsinbyume Pagoda - Mandalay, Thatbyunnyu, Anan...

Continuing the story of my Summer backpacking trip to Asia, I cover the crazy world of India, as well as the awesome country to it’s south, Sri Lanka. With so many great places to see, just spending a few days is definitely not enough, but if that’s all you’ve got, you’re in for a whirlwind of great adventures and good times! — Qutub Minar & Tomb of Isa Khan - Delhi, Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah -...