In this episode I discuss a full week of exploring the wonders of Japan! From the amazing aquarium in Osaka and the friendly deer in Nara, to the beautiful temples in Kyoto, Japan has something for everyone. Listen in to get some ideas of what’

#49 Six Days in Israel & Palestine - Part 2 (The Dead Sea, Nazareth, Galilee, Caesarea, Tel Aviv)

Dec 20th, 2023 53m 10s

In today’s episode, we rent a car and hit the road, traveling throughout Northern Israel. The Dead Sea, the Jordan River, the Galilee Region, and then head west to the Mediterranean and end up in Tel Aviv. So much to do, so little time. Listen

#48 Six Days in Israel & Palestine - Part 1 (Jerusalem & Bethlehem)

Nov 7th, 2023 1h 21m

Israel is a place I’ve always read and learned about, and to have all of the stories and pictures come to life is an incredible experience. From the maze-like streets of Old Jerusalem and the beautiful Dome of the Rock, to the feisty town of Be

#47 One Day in Cyprus

Oct 1st, 2023 13m 50s

Short and sweet! While I don’t have a ton to say about Cyprus, it is a wonderful country that you should definitely check out if you’re in the area. Listen in for a few short tips and a couple of recommendations for this beautiful island nation

#46 Five Days in Greece

Sep 7th, 2023 41m 43s

On my second trip to Greece, I set out to do one thing: avoid the Summer crowds! While I spent most of my time out in the Mediterranean on the islands of Santorini and Anafi, I also visited Athens and was able to visit almost all of the big sit

#45 One Day in Lebanon

Aug 27th, 2023 44m 8s

With only a quick stop in Lebanon, I was able to cross out a couple of awesome travel locations off my short list! This is an amazing country full of a varying range of activities: archeological sites, Biblical locations, hiking, skiing, you na

#44 Two Weeks in Federal Iraq - Part 3 (Final Thoughts)

Aug 7th, 2023 48m 15s

After spending two awesome weeks in this amazing country, I’m ready to give my final thoughts on it! I’ve learned a lot while planning and traveling and I hope this information will not only help you plan your trip, but also give you the encour

#43 Two Weeks in Federal Iraq - Part 2 (Baghdad, Mosul, & Erbil)

Jul 25th, 2023 1h 8m

In this episode I explore Central and Northern Iraq, visiting the capital of Baghdad and Mosul. I also enter into Iraqi Kurdistan and visit the city of Erbil, one of the oldest, continually inhabited cities, in the world. As I wrap up my time i

#42 Two Weeks in Federal Iraq - Part 1 (Basra, Chibayish, Nasiriyah, Najaf, Babylon, & Karbala)

Jul 20th, 2023 1h 10m

Southern Iraq is an incredible place and one that I’ve been wanting to visit for years! Seeing the Iraqi Marshlands, Mesopotamia, the Ancient Cities of Ur and Babylon, and some incredible Islamic Shrines is a great first week in this incredible

#41 Kuwait to Iraq: A Border Crossing Guide

Jul 10th, 2023 44m 29s

With very limited sources of information when it comes to anything dealing with Federal Iraq travel, you might have been stumped when trying to figure out how to cross from Kuwait into Iraq. Well be stumped no longer! I have tried to streamline

#40 Three Days in Svalbard

Apr 15th, 2023 53m 20s

Svalbard, Norway, home to Polar Bears and Longyearbyen, the northernmost town in the world! This has been on my travel list for a few years and I was so excited to finally visit! It’s such a beautiful spot and I hope you can get some awesome tr

#39 Three Days in Copenhagen

Apr 7th, 2023 53m 8s

Castles, castles, and more castles! Copenhagen is a great city, honestly a new member to my top European cities list. There’s a lot to do in this amazing place, and I can’t wait to guide you through a short stay there!

#38 How to Save While Traveling

Feb 2nd, 2023 32m 7s

While definitely not an all-inclusive guide to travel hacking, I try to share some ways that I’ve used to save money on my past trips. Whether it’s the obvious reminder to plan far enough in advance, or the hack of splitting up a flight between

#37 - The Seven Wonders of the World

Dec 18th, 2022 1h

In today’s highly anticipated (By me at least!) episode, I rank the Seven Wonders of the World! These are obviously all amazing places, but some more than others. I also give my top tip for visiting each one. At the end of the episode, I share

#36 Three Days in Barcelona (Plus a Day Trip to Andorra!)

Nov 15th, 2022 34m 46s

In this short episode, I’ll be winding down the Summer Adventure of 2022 in Barcelona! Thanks to some last minute rearranging of plans, a day trip to Andorra, a micro nation, also made it into this trip. Listen in for some tips about top sites

#35 Two Weeks in Italy - Part 3 (Rome & The Vatican)

Oct 19th, 2022 54m 14s

In this episode I go over the ancient wonders in which to visit during your stay in the Capital of Italy! The toughest tickets to get in Italy are located here, so make sure you’re prepared to get online late at night to snag the ones you reall

#34 Two Weeks in Italy - Part 2 (Florence)

Oct 3rd, 2022 44m 14s

Today’s episode covers the artistic wonders of Firenze! From the Uffizi Gallery to Michelangelo’s David, you’re sure to be wow’ed by this incredible place. Listen in for the what to do’s and the what NOT to do’s when visiting this amazing city.

#33 Two Weeks in Italy - Part 1 (Venice, Milan, & Pisa)

Sep 25th, 2022 57m 25s

In this first of three episode, I go into depth about the first few days of my trip in Italy! There’s so much to do and see in these three cities and hopefully I can do them justice. Listen in to find out what tickets you need in advance, which

#32 Three Days in London

Sep 19th, 2022 37m 53s

I’m pretty sure you could spend years here and still discover new and exciting things to do! But with barely three days, I was able to make the most of it and see the main sights. Today’s episode will let you in on what tickets you need, what t

#31 A Day in Lisbon, Portugal

Sep 5th, 2022 23m

TAP Airlines offers a free 1-3 day stopover (Long layover) in Lisbon or Porto. I was able to take advantage of this on my flight from New York to London and spent a full day exploring some Portuguese highlights! Check out today’s short episode

#30 A Week in Hawaii

Apr 9th, 2022 39m 24s

Four days on the Big Island of Hawaii and three days on Kauai are just enough to begin exploring the beauty of this crazy state! Jungles, volcanoes, waterfalls, and more, make you feel as though you’re in a different country, however, you’re st

#29 Getting Stuck in Customs Because of $1 and Other Border Stories

Jan 14th, 2022 38m 47s

Five of my most memorable stories having to do with Customs and airport security. From Mexico to Jordan, these stories span the globe and make for some fun conversations once they’re in the past! Also thanks for a year of podcasts, over 10,000

#28 Two Days in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Dec 9th, 2021 35m 44s

Have you ever flown 20 hours roundtrip for a 36 hour visit? Probably not and probably not my most conscientious decision, but here it is! Rio is an awesome and vibrant city that definitely deserves more than two days to explore, but if you’re t

#27 A Couple Crazy Days in Mexico

Nov 9th, 2021 37m 6s

Rental car troubles, locked hotels, and crazy tolls made Mexico a wild experience. But, I made it through and have some fun stories to pass along!

#26 A Day in Colombia

Oct 8th, 2021 21m 24s

A long layover in what used to be the second most dangerous city in the world, Medellin, Colombia, is a great introduction to the atmosphere of South America. Great food, amazing views, and fun tours help you pass the time while waiting on your