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If you only have time for one hike in Acadia, make it the Precipice Trail. This hiking trail is short but challenging and very aptly named. You’ll be walking along the edges of cliffs and sometimes dangling off of them as you climb up vertical sections via iron ladders in the rock. There are also […]

I never intended to spend 1 day in Zurich. I was supposed to be there for 45 minutes.  But alas, the case of delayed Spanish flights and shockingly punctual Swiss flights led me to a free overnight stay in the city of Zurich. Honestly, I was excited what with the free hotel and the unexpected […]

When my grad school roomie James turned 30, he invited a group of us from my master’s program to go diving in Malta with him. While the whole trip was a blast, the absolute highlight was scuba Diving the Um El Faroud wreck. I had dived at a few wrecks before, but this was a […]

Germany has lots of trails, but the hiking near Neuschwanstein Castle is really one of the fairest routes in the land. The castle’s beautifully designed architecture and perfect geographical placement make it a must-visit on any Bavaria itinerary. However, its well-established spot on Germany’s tourist trail makes it a crowded spot. How can you minimize […]

We gathered around our adorable French divemaster to hear our second briefing of the day for Manta Point, Komodo National Park. I was so excited I could barely contain myself, but my enthusiasm waned as she began the briefing.  The currents were not ideal and our chances of spotting the famous Komodo manta rays were […]

“André? André! Wake up!!” My would-be navigator had fallen asleep in the passenger seat, leaving me alone to drive our rental car along a windy road in the pitch dark in the middle of nowhere on our fateful 10-day Croatia road trip. I had no idea where I was going.  “This is why I usually […]

At the end of my Indonesia trip, a hostel dorm mate who was heading to Gili Trawangan asked me how long he should stay there. Confidently, I said that two or three days should do it… unless you’re a diver, in which case, stay as long as possible. I couldn’t hide my love for the […]

If you’re planning to visit Komodo National Park, let me tell you right now, you’re going to love it. If you’re lucky, you’ll see the manta rays and Komodo dragons, and there’s more than enough incredible scenery to go around. In order to reach Komodo, you’ll need to pass through Labuan Bajo, the national park’s […]

If you’re looking for a great day trip from Dubrovnik, either to escape the crowds or just to explore outside the old town, you have to take a day trip to Lopud Island. While many tourists don’t know about this island, lots of locals like to retreat to the beach here for a much more […]

If you plan to go skiing in Austria, one thing you cannot miss is the Après Ski. There’s no better way to celebrate an amazing day on the slopes than by skiing up to a Hütte (mountain hut) or Après Ski bar and ordering a post-ski refreshment. Après Ski in Austria has Fun (with a […]