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27 Things I learned while backpacking China

I don't think you can truly prepare for China. You hear its crowded and its polluted but you never truly understand until you do it...

The Ultimate Guide to Shanghai

Shanghai is a concrete jungle with so many layers that most visitors hardly scratch the surface. Whether you're here for the world class...

How to Apply for a Chinese Visa with a U.S. Passport

I've applied for a number of travel visas in my day but the Chinese Visa has by far been the most difficult and time consuming. This...

A Guide to Shanghai's Muslim Market

If you find yourself in Shanghai on a Friday morning do yourself a favor and go to the Muslim Market. A street lined with pop up food...

Hoi An, Vietnam! 5 Things you MUST do!

I am very grateful to be able to say that I’ve been to Vietnam a few times and having been to about 40 countries, Vietnam tops my list of...

The Best of Sydney in 2 days on a Budget

Sydney, Australia is a perfect starting point for any Australian holiday. Or if you are like Joe and I, it is a perfect transition into...

Top Tips to Know Before Traveling Myanmar

I never truly understood the quote by Rudyard Kipling: “This is Burma” until I spent some time in the country formerly known as Burma,...

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Adventurer.  Snowboarder.  Runner.  Avid learner.  Lover of coffee, good times, avocados, and whiskey.  Explorer with a terrible sense of direction.  My bucket list keeps getting longer know matter how many items I keep ticking off.

I created this blog to inform and inspire you to make travel happen.  Whether you're on a budget searching for adventure or looking for luxury and relaxation, I have the tips and tricks of the trade that will help you plan your travels.  What are you waiting for?  Come get beautifully lost with me.  

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