Introduction Summer 2021 will quickly be upon us and if you haven’t already started planning there’s no better time than now. I don’t know about you, but last summer presented very few opportunities for me to travel, particularly my brand…
Top 5 Domestic America Vacation Ideas for Summer 2021
Introduction Summer 2021 is upon us and if you haven’t already started planning there’s no better time than now. I don’t know about you, but last summer presented very few opportunities to travel, particularly my brand of traveling that involves…
Top 25 Things to Do in Hoi An, Vietnam
At the mouth of the Thu Bon River sits the town of Hoi An. Since the first century the city and its adjacent estuary has served as a central port along important trade routes. lt grew in scale and significance…
Top 10 Things to Do in Osaka, Japan
Osaka is located roughly at the center of the Japanese archipelago making it an ideal stop along any travelers’ path. Yet, it is often under appreciated by tourists who spend more time in the nearby ancient capital of Kyoto. Historically,…
Tokyo Rush: Why a 6 Hour Day Trip From Narita Airport is a Bad Idea
Originally, I had just over a ten hour layover in Tokyo (Narita International Airport) before my final leg back to New York City and the conclusion of my 2015 summer vacation. Unfortunately, a series of thunderstorms in Hanoi, Vietnam kept…
Top 10 Suggestions for How to Spend a Layover in Mexico City, Mexico
When searching for flights to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, it became apparent that my cheapest option was to spend an almost full day layover in Mexico City. Considering I’ve never been there, I wasn’t upset by this idea. It was…
Magic & Mystery in Todos Santos, Mexico
Situated approximately 45 miles north of Cabo San Lucas at the foothills of the Sierra de la Laguna Mountains is the small coastal town of Todos Santos. Prior to Spanish colonialism into the region, there were native indigenous people who…
Teacher Trekker’s Top 10 Annoying Problems You May Experience in Vietnam
Imagine it is your first day in Vietnam. You just arrived at your hotel. You’re hungry and decide to eat. You go to a small food stand that doubles as a restaurant in the market. After you finish your meal,…
The Top 15 Scams, Schemes & Solicitations in Vietnam
One of the first questions people ask me about Vietnam is, “is it safe?” Personally, I have never felt that physically threatened or at risk for my life at any point while I traveled throughout the country. It’s not one…
Exploring the Ethnic Enclaves of Singapore
In many ways Singapore can be viewed as a microcosm of Asia. As you make your way around the tiny island country, you will encounter a number of neighborhoods that embody the culture and cuisine of the ethnic minorities that…