Tag: Backpacking

Lost and Abroad: Year in Review 2017

The new year is almost upon us! Is it just me or did this year just fly by. With so many great adventures and stories to tell, I couldn’t mention everything, so I’ve compiled just a few of my favorite memories, photos, articles and more from this year. Let’s...

Gola di Gorropu, the Hidden Gem of Sardinia

Visitors to Sardinia often spend their entire vacation on the coast and completely overlook Gola di Gorropu. Luckily, I was staying in Cala Gonone, not too far from Gola di Gorropu and I decided to skip a day at the beach and head inland for some hiking. It turned...

I Walked the Camino de Santiago Alone, You Should Too

How safe is it to walk the Camino de Santiago alone? Surprisingly to some, I only asked myself this question momentarily right before I left to do the trek. My friends and family were very supportive of me when they found out I was going to do the hike...

My Experience Walking the Camino de Santiago in Photos

People come from all over the world to walk the Camino de Santiago. The 790 km (490 mile) French Way is the most popular route with the best infrastructure for pilgrims. Although I’ve returned home, I still think daily about all the friendly people I met, the lessons I’ve...

Swimming Pigs of the Bahamas: How to Visit Them & What to Expect

I had the chance to spend a little more than a week this winter in the Bahamas and after seeing all of the amazing photos from other travelers, I had it on my list to see the famous Bahama swimming pigs for myself. Of course, it wasn’t a surprise...

5 Things to Know before Traveling to the Dalmatian Coast, Croatia

Dalmatia, the southern coastal region of Croatia is home to 79 islands, 500 islets, natural parks, secluded beaches and great food. Sometimes referred to as the “new Ibiza” because of its increasingly popular party and music festival scene, the Dalmatian Coast has seen a spike in tourism because of Game of Thrones and...