Borneo and Singapore: The End of the Road, Two Very Different Ways
After the Philippines we were looking for surf and found an article or two online about a wave at the […]
The Philippines: Waves, Wrong Turns, and Ending Up Exactly Where You Should Be
The Philippines was always part of the plan, and I had researched surfing in the Philippines. The original idea was
Olon, Ecuador: A Month of Surf, Spanish, and Figuring Out Solo Travel
Olon had been on my radar for two or three years before I actually went. I found Outdoor Ecuador —
How to Find Seasonal Work in a Beach Town (What Actually Works)
I got home from Nicaragua in May with a plan that was really just a direction: New Jersey, bartending, close
Sri Lanka: Buses, Breaks, and Arriving Somewhere Completely New
I flew into Sri Lanka in February after three months in Mexico. The routing was absurd — Mexico to Canada,
Surf, Spanish, and Figuring It Out: A Month in Playa Gigante, Nicaragua
It was 2023, I landed in Managua with a roller bag, a backpack, a boyfriend I hadn’t seen in months,
Every Weird Job I’ve Had Since Leaving Corporate (And What Each One Taught Me)
I went from VP of Technology Integration for Derivatives at JPMorgan Chase to opening a $200 bottle of champagne for
The Real Pros and Cons of Living on a Boat (No Instagram Filter)
Everyone who finds out I live on a boat has the same reaction. Their eyes light up. They say something
Living on a Boat as a Solo Woman: What Nobody Tells You
I want to start with something nobody really says out loud: marinas are male-dominated. That’s not a complaint, just a
Why I Bought a Boat Instead of Paying Rent (And the Numbers Behind It)
Last summer I paid $1,400 a month to live in someone’s back room. Single bed. Two-burner kitchenette. Shared bathroom —
A Quick Guide to Visiting Montevideo, Uruguay
Getting There from Buenos Aires One of the easiest ways to travel from Buenos Aires to Montevideo is by ferry.
Getting to Pucón, Chile: Flights, Buses, and Scenic Border Crossings
If you’re planning a trip to Pucón, Chile, one of the country’s most adventure-packed destinations, getting there is part of
Hiking Huerquehue National Park: Lakes, Waterfalls, and an Unexpected Coffee Break
Just outside of Pucón, Chile, lies one of the most stunning places I visited in all of South America: Huerquehue
Two Days in Castro, Chiloé Island: Stilt Houses, Seafood, and Slow Wandering
After falling in love with Puerto Varas, we took a short trip south to Chiloé Island and based ourselves in
Hiking Parque Nacional Vicente Pérez Rosales: Lakeside Trails & Volcano Views
If you’re staying in Puerto Varas or Puerto Montt, don’t miss the chance to hike Parque Nacional Vicente Pérez Rosales.
Exploring Puerto Varas, Llanquihue & Frutillar: Views, Villages & German Flavors
Puerto Varas, nestled along the shores of Lake Llanquihue, quickly became one of my favorite towns in Chile. With snow-capped
What to Do and Eat in Pucón, Chile: Volcano Views, Local Eats, and Lake Vibes
Pucón is one of those towns that feels built for adventure and comfort all at once. Nestled between the shores
Day Hikes in San Martín de los Andes (And Why We Almost Didn’t Go)
Hiking in San Martín de los Andes was an unexpected surprise — we only found out about it on a
The Reality of Living in a Summer Beach Town
I want to be honest with you before you romanticize this. The version of living in beach town you have
Three Seasons in Vail: The Reality Nobody Posts About
I moved to Vail at 33, which is not the typical ski town origin story. Most people arrive at 22,