Backpacking Europe is both a fun and daunting task. Almost on a whim, my roommate and I decided that we wanted to spend our summer backpacking throughout Europe since we [1] just graduated university and [2] were about to embark on real-world, adult stuff. Within a week we had our tickets purchased and we started…
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Detroit, MI – A Trip Within A Trip
I’ve never done acid, but I can imagine it feeling something similar to walking around downtown Detroit. My friend and I were working in Ann Arbor, MI over the summer and decided we had to visit Detroit (plus there was a free bus ride to and from the university, so who could refuse). So, we…
Cultural Lessons from Saint Petersburg, Russia: 48 Hours of Historical Overload
Russia is an…interesting case. I’ve never met anyone who was dying to visit Russia, but I think that if you want to know, understand, and see European history, you’ve got to at least consider visiting Russia. Honestly, that wasn’t my intention when I visited. My parents wanted to go on a vacation together and since…
Packing for the Inca Trail During Rainy Season: How I Planned and Where I Failed
Packing for a trek is plenty stressful when you’re not entirely sure of what the weather will be. Because of school and work, the only time we could go happened to be early March, which is highly advised against by a majority of travel sites. This is because November to April is considered rainy season…
Why Sydney, Australia Should Be On Everyone’s Bucket List
I had the wonderful opportunity of visiting Australia and New Zealand for spring break 2014 and it was beyond anything I could have expected. I’m not even joking right now. I think Australia is one of the most underrated travel locations. Not many people even consider making the long journey across seas to an isolated…
Cultural Lessons from Peru: The Importance of Responsible Travel
Cusco, Peru: the Promise Land for hippie solo travelers. First, the actual city. A quick Google search on the city told me that it is considered the capital of the Inca Empire and receives roughly 2 million tourist a year. Situated 3,400m above sea level near the Urubamba Valley of the Andes, the views are…
The Inca Struggle: Advice from the Inexperienced Trekker
I’ve always found myself in awe at the footbed of a mountain. I suppose it’s because I grew up in the Gulf Coastal Plains, so I spent a majority of my life at sea level. It wasn’t until I moved to the Bay Area, California for a summer internship that I was able to really…
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