Joshua Tree National Park, located in Southern California, is a vast and beautiful area of land straddling two deserts – the Mojave and Colorado. Here are ten great reasons you should visit Joshua Tree! The famous Joshua Tree – the twisted, bristled, unique Joshua Trees (Yucca brevifolia) are ubiquitous throughout the park. Great hikes for all …
We all know traveling is the literal best, but it can be pricy. Here are a few tips for your travel on a budget. Let us know in the comments below if you have any other ideas or tips on keeping travel inexpensive! 1. Be open to multiple destinations Flexibility is one of the keys …
Why You Should Visit Pokhara, Nepal Here’s why you should visit magical Pokhara, Nepal. It’s got it all – lots of adventurous activities, great food, and accommodations to fit all budgets; but what it really has is MOUNTAINS! Sitting with a beer beside Lake Phewa and watching the clouds roll across the snowcapped Himalayas …
The city of Chicago is a beautiful place to visit (or live)! It can be expensive to visit all the iconic museums and restaurants, but there are lots of ways to spend a free weekend in Chicago. Below is a list of museums, parks, and attractions that are free to the public. Museums & Galleries …
One of the best ways to stay healthy on a plane (and to feel like a human when you land) is to stay hydrated while you’re flying. Airplane air is actually drier than many deserts. The humidity on airplanes is usually less than 20% (oftentimes as low as 10%) – for comparison, we usually keep …
If you are going on safari in Kenya, you’ll want this animal sighting checklist. The Big Five The Big Five phrase was originally coined by big game hunters – they are the five hardest animals to hunt on foot, not the largest animals of the savanna. Safari companies and conservationists have adopted the phrase to …
Traveling with friends can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your relationship, but it can also be difficult if you have different travel styles. When things go wrong it makes for a hilarious story later – especially if you’re reminiscing over cocktails. Very rarely do things go so wrong that your friendship will …
Eating in Kathmandu is a true joy, so we’ve compiled a list of the best restaurants in Kathmandu. There are many wonderful restaurants with a wide variety of cuisines and most of them are very reasonably priced. Here are a few of our favorite places to eat in Kathmandu! The best restaurants for cheaper eats: …
Here’s a list of my top 10 things to do in Doha, Qatar. Doha is not the largest city, but there are many fun activities you’ll enjoy. Whether you’re on a 2-day layover or you live in Qatar, here’s a bunch of ways you can enjoy your time in Doha. 1. Visit the Museum of …
This is the essential guide to shopping in Kathmandu. This list includes many fair-trade, quality, and upscale boutiques with handmade items. This is not going to be a guide to Thamel (the largest commercial district in Kathmandu). Thamel is a backpacker’s haven and fun to walk through for a few hours. If you must do …