The Best Tri-Borders in the World
Tri-borders, or tri-points, are everywhere across the map and all signify where three countries meet. Not all tri-borders are equal however! Some countries share some of the most beautiful and insanely unique tri-borders from others. First
The Challenges of Bhutan
Bhutan only recently opened its borders to the rest of the world and it still only attracts a few die-hard travelers. In this post I wanted to touch on the reasons why Bhutan is a
The Oddity of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon
I love looking at maps; in fact I spend most of my days doing that. And I come across unique places that I would have never discovered if I wasn’t curious about geography. A couple
Manly Scarves for Travel | 2015-2016
I am a scarf fanatic and it all started while living in France for 5 months. When I came back to the States I started buying many different types of scarves and I feel it
Napa Valley – Spend a Weekend Wine Tasting
I just came back from Napa Valley and fell in love. Can I say that Napa is beyond beautiful and if you’re in San Francisco, go to Napa even if it’s just for a day.
How Travel Changed Me
I wanted to write a post on how travel changed me. As I think about my past travels, I’ve recognized that there’s been a profound shift in the way I think about the world and
My First Time in San Francisco
It’s surprising that I have never been to San Francisco but its true. 26 years and the only thing I’ve seen of San Francisco was the airport. And I’ve always heard great things, “Shawn, you
A Day in Crete, Greece
Last stop on our cruise and we dock at Souda, Crete, Greece; a port city just outside of Chania. Out of all the Greek Islands, Crete is by far the largest and has its distinct
My Day in Mykonos, Greece
It’s becomes routine practically, the cruise ship docks at 7 in the morning and Roman and I wait for our excursion to start. Like Santorini, there is a tender system to get people to shore
A Sunday in Athens, Greece
Docking just outside of Athens, in Pireas, Roman and I left our cruise ship and walked towards the Green metro line. Our destination was for Athens, a short 20 minute metro ride from the docks
Stunning Santorini, Greece
For those not familiar with Santorini, prepared to be stunned from pure beauty. I’m confident to say that there is no place like Santorini in the world; it truly is special. Roman and I arrived
My Day on the Island of Rhodes, Greece
If you wanted to travel to the most eastern part of Greece, you would end up in Rhodes. Just a stone throws away from Turkey, this eastern most island was my first stop in Greece.
A Day in Bodrum, Turkey
On the western coast of Turkey, on the Aegean Sea, lies a relaxing resort city called Bodrum. Ancient history fanatics know this city by Halicarnassus, which held the tomb of Mausolus, one of the seven
My Day at Ephesus and Kusadasi, Turkey
A day and half cruise away lies the city of Kuşadası, Turkey, a coastal resort city on the Aegean Sea. Kuşadası isn’t much by itself; it really is just a jump off point for sites around the
My Tips for Istanbul, Turkey
I just got back from Istanbul, Turkey and wanted to share my take on this city. I feel Istanbul is one of the most underrated destinations but is quickly becoming a must go for travelers.
Best Airports for a Layover
Travelers spend a lot of time at airports, especially when they travel half way across the globe. So I wanted to look at the best airports for a layover, perhaps swaying myself and others to
My Weekend in New York City
Last weekend I flew to New York City to meet my boyfriend who was there for work. The good thing, New York City is a cheap flight from Chicago, sometimes under $100 for a round-trip
10 Unique Gay Weekend Getaways
Looking for gay weekend getaways that will be more unique and less clichéd? Thankfully majority of people came to their senses in North America and most destinations have become more gay friendly. So if you’re