This week we would like to introduce Martin of The Travel Ramble. Martin is a ski enthusiast and a backpacker. The two tend to be mutually exclusive but somehow he seems to make it work by spending the summers with beat up guidebooks and the winters up mountains carving up slopes. Japan is one of those far-flung, […]
This week we would like to introduce Lauren of The Wandering Orange, a freelance artist that likes to doodle about her travels abroad! Lauren grew up reading A LOT of comic books, and even started drawing some of her own. I guess you’d say she was (and still am) a total NERD! At age 23, she quit her job […]
Nestled between Tennessee and North Carolina, the Smokies are a subdivision of the Appalachian Mountains. Although the national park takes up most of the area, the surrounding towns offer plenty to see and do for visitors of all ages. While it is best to visit the Smokies in the summer or autumn, almost anytime is […]
During the day Patong may not look anything out of the ordinary. Local outdoor bars and expats enjoying cheap Western set lunches. Local Thai women weaving their way and in out of the tourists while pushing carts of fresh fruits and vegetables. While some of the…ahem…architectural choices may look a little bizarre during the day… the […]
Every Friday I’ll be sharing a photo from someplace in my travels. This week’s photo is from Volo Bog in Illinois, USA. Located in Northern Illinois, Volo Bog is a peaceful retreat from the busy city. As you walk along the zigzag boardwalk surrounded by lush greenery, you’re suddenly brought to an open area of marsh. […]