11 Weeks On The Road

From mid May through the end of July, I traveled to over 25 cities across 15 countries. To me travel is more than just a getaway. It’s an opportunity to learn. Learn about the culture of other people and histories from a perspective other than my native country. It allows me to try and taste […]

Guide to Machu Picchu (MP)

Machu Picchu is easily one of the most breathtaking sights (visually and physically) in the world. Also known as the “Lost City” it is the only Incan city to not have been completely destroyed (that we know of). There is much history to be told. Of my nine-week trip, this was the most difficult to […]

Essentials for Traveling Abroad

1. Visa or Mastercard People commonly ask if credit cards are taken overseas. The short answer is yes. In fact, I typically only use credit overseas, but one of the most common mistakes I have seen is people taking an American Express or Discover card overseas and expecting to use it. Currently, most vendors only […]

Guide to Panama City, Panama

Panama!  Known as one of the seven wonders of the industrial world, most people come to Panama to view the famous Panama Canal, a waterway in Panama that connects the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans while also separating the Northern and Southern American continents. Watching some of the world’s largest ships pass through the Canal is […]

Plants and Passports