My Stories
Honest travel stories, destination guides, and digital nomad life from 58 countries and counting
Central Mexico: Why Querétaro, San Miguel de Allende, and Guanajuato Should Be on Every Mexico Itinerary
If your Mexico trips have only been beaches and big cities, you don’t know what you’re missing! These cities deserve a spot on every Mexico itinerary.
Europe's New Entry/Exit System (EES): What Every Traveler Needs to Know
Europe's new Entry/Exit System is fully operational, and it changes how every non-EU traveler enters. Here's what you need to know before you go.
Get Off the Tourist Trail: Why Moravia Is the Most Powerful Stop in Medellín
But if you want a neighborhood experience that feels less curated and more human, Moravia is where to go. Here's what happened when I took the Barrio Transformation Tour in Medellín.
Jardín, Colombia: The Best Kept Secret Near Medellín
Booking a last minute bus and heading three hours south into the mountains ended up being one of the best decisions I made in Colombia.
4 Surprising Things I Learned on a Food Tour in Medellín, Colombia
Medellín's coolest neighborhood taught me a lot about Colombian food culture I never would have learned on my own. The fourth one I really did not see coming.
Understanding Colombia's Complex Past: What a Deep Dive Tour Taught Me
A deep dive history tour in Medellín pulled my eyes wide open. Here's what I learned, and why it matters for every traveler considering this trip.
Medellín's Exotic Fruit Tour Will Make You Rethink Everything You Know About Fruit
Colombia has over 438 edible fruits. I tried 15 of them on an exotic fruit tour, and it ranks as one of the best food experiences I've had in nearly 60 countries of travel.
Guatapé, Colombia: The Ultimate Day Trip from Medellín
A giant climbable rock, a colorful colonial town, a reservoir with a complicated history, and one very memorable boat tour. Here's everything you need to know.
Should You Visit Comuna 13 in Medellín, Colombia?
Once one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in the world, this place has transformed into a vibrant hub of street art, hip hop, and hard-won resilience. Here's what to know before you visit.
3 Things to Know Before Visiting Medellín, Colombia
Medellín gets a bad rep it doesn't deserve. Here's my honest take on what to know before you visit, from safety to the weather to surviving the peso conversion rate.
3 Things I Learned on a Walking Tour of Medellín, Colombia
A walking tour is the best way to start any trip, and Medellín is no exception. Here’s what I learned that no guidebook would have told me.
Passport Rules Every Traveler Needs to Know (Before You Get Denied at the Border)
5 mistakes that could get you denied at the border (one could get your passport revoked).
Notre Dame Cathedral Paris: What to Know Before You Visit (And Why You Should Go Even If You're Not Religious)
Everything you need to know about visiting Notre Dame in Paris, from tickets, hours, what to see, and why it's worth your time regardless of what you believe.
Where to Eat at the Louvre: Every Restaurant and Café, Ranked and Reviewed
You will get hungry at the Louvre. Here's every place to eat inside the museum and the Tuileries Gardens. Ranked, reviewed, and organized by what you actually need.
What to See at the Louvre (That Isn't the Mona Lisa)
The Mona Lisa is smaller than you think and more crowded than you're ready for. Here are 19 works at the Louvre that are actually worth your time (with exact locations included).
How to Visit the Louvre Without Losing Your Mind: A Practical Guide
The Louvre is one of the greatest museums in the world and also one of the largest, so plan ahead. Here's everything you need to know before you go.

