Why Oaxaca City, Mexico Is the Perfect Pandemic Travel Destination
When I returned from my latest trip to Spain in the fall of 2019, I never imagined it would be another 31 months before I next left the country. Then again, nothing about the...
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2021: The Absurdly Late Year in Review
A year-end recap published in June? That is just wacky. But one of my favorite traditions is my annual travel year in review post: since 2011, I’ve wrapped up each year by looking back...
Best Gig Ever? Volunteering at the Jaguar Rescue Center in Costa Rica
It’s hard to wrap my mind around the fact that five years ago, for an entire month, my daily life consisted of waking up in a tropical paradise, biking along the Caribbean Sea, and...
Knott’s Merry Maker Giveaway: Win 4 Season Passes to Knott’s Berry Farm!
The holidays are upon us, and to celebrate the season and spread some cheer, I’m thrilled to announce I’m hosting a new giveaway! And this is a big one, especially for Southern Californians or...
Visiting Miami, Florida? An Insider’s Guide to the Best Things to Do
In the immortal words of Rose Nylund, “Miami is nice, so I’ll say it thrice,” or, better yet, “Miami, you’re cuter than an intrauterine.” Fine, I’ll admit that most of my knowledge of Miami,...
Ghoulish Greetings, My Frightful Friends! A Halloween Hello
Oh hello, long lost friends! It’s been a few months since my last post (though if you follow me on Instagram or Twitter, you’ve seen me there), and instead of waiting until I finish...
Travel Talk with Bryan: A Former Local’s San Francisco Travel Guide
I’ve traveled all over the globe and seen some spectacular cities, but I stand by my assertion that few places in the world compare to San Francisco, California. The spirit of the city has...
Giveaway: Enter to Win a Knott’s Berry Farm Prize Pack!
Summer is here, Knott’s Berry Farm is fully reopened, and Southern California’s oldest theme park is celebrating 100 years of history! To celebrate Knott’s 100th Anniversary, I’m thrilled to host a giveaway. Enter below,...
