When I told people I was traveling to Singapore in June, I got one of two responses: people either increased my excitement by telling me how much of a blast I would have or said it was a poor time to visit. After the trip, I now realize that both are right. The weather could have been better, but the city was incredible. Here are my thoughts on my day wandering … [Read more...] about Wandering Singapore: My Thoughts
Trip Reports
From Bali Belly to Singapore Skyscrapers: Asia Trip Report
Traveling throughout Asia has always been one of my biggest travel dreams. With such an incredible mix of foods, cultures, and landmarks, it is difficult not to want to travel to this region of the world. So, when a friend asked me late last year if I wanted to spend a few weeks traveling with him throughout both S.E. Asia and Japan, I instantly said yes. This is my Asia Trip … [Read more...] about From Bali Belly to Singapore Skyscrapers: Asia Trip Report
Exploring Addis Ababa: My Thoughts
There are some times when you need to go with your gut and not traditional wisdom. That's exactly what I had to do when I got into a stranger's car in Addis Ababa while I was visiting the capital of Ethiopia. Exploring Addis Ababa ended up being one of the highlights of my trip. Here is what happened: This article is part of my Trip Report: Starting Summer in East Africa … [Read more...] about Exploring Addis Ababa: My Thoughts
Exploring Moshi, Tanzania: What Everyone Gets Wrong
At the beginning of the summer, I had the privilege of spending two weeks traveling around East Africa. While some highlights included a safari in Masai Mara and relaxing on the beach in Zanzibar, one of my favorite parts was exploring Moshi, Tanzania. Moshi is an incredible city right next to Mount Kilimanjaro. I had a great time in the heart of the city itself, as … [Read more...] about Exploring Moshi, Tanzania: What Everyone Gets Wrong
Mt. Kilimanjaro Day Hike: My Thoughts
It has always been a dream of mine to hike Mount Kilimanjaro. So, when I made plans to be in East Africa in May, I knew I had to do it finally. Since we had little time, we just went on a Mt. Kilimanjaro day hike. The hike was different from what I had expected, but it was a fantastic experience all around. Here is what the day was like. This article is part of my … [Read more...] about Mt. Kilimanjaro Day Hike: My Thoughts