I had to leave a Komodo liveaboard early. $1,000 down the drain, sick for DAYS, cold showers, dishonest advertising, and the stench of black mold. Honestly? The experience nearly ruined one of my life long dreams. So is a Komodo liveaboard worth it, or should you stick to land-based diving? Let me show you what […]

Looking for unique places to visit in Japan for nature? Known as Japan’s “Lemon Island,” Setoda is a small, charmingly rural town on the island of Ikuchijima off of Hiroshima. It’s a refreshing escape from Japan’s crowded cities, with its citrus-scented breezes, scenic cycling paths, lemon groves, mom-and-pop cafes, coastal hiking, ryokans, and friendly locals. […]

Borneo- you’ve seen it on Animal Planet and National Geographic on repeat for its famously silly, hairy, and rare primate: the Bornean orangutan. (If you’re looking for the best Borneo travel guide, you’re in the right place!). As 1 of just 2 impossibly remote places left in the world where you can see a wild orangutan […]

Scuba diving with thresher sharks. You might think I’m crazy, or you might be a fellow “lunatic” going thresher shark diving in Malapascua. Either way, this was a RARE shark encounter that I’m dying to share! From crying into my mask out of pure joy when a thresher shark swam comfortably within 2 meters of […]

If you’re a diver and a shark lover, diving with thresher sharks is probably at the top of your scuba diving bucket list! But how much is it to dive with thresher sharks in Malapascua? Here’s EXACTLY what I paid, extra costs to expect, and the breakdown of Malapascua dive pricing. I went diving with […]

Chichijima. This little island chain, a world away from Tokyo, is more than just a dot on the map—it’s a place with history seared into its cliffs and jungles, where WWII ruins mingle with tropical beauty and world class scuba diving. If it sounds familiar, you might be thinking of Iwo Jima– different islands, both […]

Looking for the best tips for driving the Road to Hana in Maui? The Road to Hana, or Hana Highway, is a 64-mile scenic road trip on the northeast coast of Maui, Hawaii. Bubbling waterfalls, black lava sand beaches, rainbow bamboo, plunging sea cliffs, and overflowing tropical gardens of Jurassic Park caliber make this one […]

Scuba diving the Lanai Cathedrals in Maui is a bucket list activity! The Cathedrals site is situated between the islands of Maui and Lanai, and has a dive depth of 35-75 feet. It’s an ethereal dive experience with striking lava rock formations, really fun swim-throughs, and vibrant, healthy marine life. Humpback whales singing? Check. Hawaiian […]

The Mekong River in Cambodia breathes with mystery and spirituality. The river has long been revered by the Khmer people, and its sandy banks are dotted with ancient temples and shrines. Local legends abound about the river, from stories of mysterious creatures lurking beneath the surface (like the Mekong giant catfish, which is real and […]

Jokulsarlon Glacier is HANDS DOWN my favorite thing I did in Iceland. Seriously- if you only have time to do one thing, this is it! I really feel like not writing this complete guide to visiting Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon in Iceland would be doing a disservice to society 😅 You can picture it: Massive icebergs […]