It’s a big, bittersweet day around here at Wanderland HQ. One month from today, I’ll be flying out of Thailand and towards Brazil. As excited as I am for my next adventure, I’m already – as usual – heartsick at…
I woke up on day four of our mini American Southwest road trip wishing I could stop time. Already, we’d driven a desolate stretch of Route 66, marveled at the Grand Canyon, stood on the shores of Lake Powell and…
One of my favorite things to see on the road is an older person in a hostel. For some reason, it fills me with awe and envy. I always think to myself: “That’s so cool. I hope when I am…
The Ancient Mayan Ruins of CobaCoba, MexicoClimbing to the top of an ancient pyramid is more difficult than you think. It’s also why the Mayan Ruins of Coba are one of my favorite archaeological sites in the Yucatan.Archaeologists believe Coba…
Vacation Rentals in Playa del CarmenPlaya del Carmen, MexicoThe more I travel, the more I find myself staying in long-term apartments or vacation rentals over hotels. Like this beautiful place I used last week in Playa del Carmen.UPDATE: We Have…
Using Your Smartphone GPS for HikingTravel TipsWould you be surprised if I told you my favorite piece of backpacking gear is my smartphone? I love using my iPhone’s GPS for hiking in the wilderness.If you’ve been following me on .This…
Learning Spanish in GuatemalaSan Pedro La Laguna, GuatemalaWhile traveling through Guatemala I spent 3 weeks taking Spanish classes and staying with a local family on Lake Atitlan. Here’s a rundown of my experience.Guatemala is one of the best countries in…
Ireland’s Cliffs of MoherDoolin, IrelandA cold wind blows as I walk along the legendary Cliffs of Moher. Ireland’s most famous landmark rises dramatically out of the ocean, waves crashing into rocks far below. ~ VizziniA favorite childhood movie of mine…
Photo competitions. They’re not necessarily a good thing for an organisation like us to run, because there can only ever be one winner, and we leave hundreds of other people disappointed. But we can’t help ourselves, can we? That’s because…
Packing for the Arctic Circle TrailKangerlussuaq, GreenlandPreparing to hike Greenland’s Arctic Circle Trail? Here are some useful tips for packing and planning your trek based on my Greenland adventure in August 2015.NOTE: This post is part of a series. ►…
