Donsol, Philippines!
Donsol is one of those off-the-beaten-track adventures that lives up to the traveler hype. Not too long ago it was hardly spoken of, barely on the map community, and now it’s a well-known whale shark migration spot where you can get up close and personal with these magnificent creatures.
Streets of Manila
The streets of the worlds most densely populated city is quite an experience, and a necessary one for any trip to the Philippines. Behind the seemingly hostile exterior, the traveler can find some of the friendliest people in the world on these streets, which are surprisingly safe, easy and fun to explore!
Essential Chicago
Architecture, food and music defines essential Chicago for me. There’s a lot of history here spanning Native Americans, gangsters, to jazz and blues music. Not only is this stuff in the history books, but its alive in the streets. A walk around the city brings the imagination alive wondering what it would have been like in the grand era, and the architecture and food of Chicago gives the backpacker reason alone to remember this city.
Colombia’s Historic Countryside
Villa de Leyva represents Colombian antiquity without the fabricated feel of a tourist mecca, and it’s a ton of fun! Vintage cars, immaculate Spanish architecture, open air markets and a beautiful landscape add to the charm that is Villa de Leyva.
What is a Jeepney?
Riding a Jeepney is one of those essential things every traveler must experience in the Philippines. Jeenpeys are highly regarded and beloved by the Philippines for their unique style and charisma, however to any bystander these reckless machines spew massive amounts of pollution, have zero predictability and are ridiculously fun.