West Africa is one of the least visited places on earth, as many people find its reputation intimidating. This is a brief guide to what travelers can expect should they go to the region in 2021. These honest insights are based on an extensive trip from early 2020. | Read More →

This is a submission for an article request titles “Your Messiest Night”. It is the story of an airline connection gone wrong in Shanghai airport. From the weather delays to the security checkpoints, it was one heck of a messy experience, 8,000 miles away from home. Transiting China is not for the weak-minded. | Read More →

Visit the biggest underground lake in America, The Lost Sea. Learn about its history with the Civil War and moonshining. Float on the lake and dip your fingers into its cold water. | Read More →

Traveling alone is character-building, eye-opening and lots of fun, but sometimes it's also lonely. This article describes a global running and socializing group that welcome one-off visitors with open arms. The Hash House Harriers have chapters in most cities in the world, and are guaranteed to provide a fun afternoon or evening with new friends. | Read More →

Newport, Rhode Island, is often called the Sailing Capital of the World. The city's attractions, however, are not limited to the ocean and its breath-taking beaches. With incredible nightspots, historical, sports, and cultural attractions, and dining options to satisfy everyone from picky toddlers to discerning gourmets, Newport is a city your whole family will love to visit. | Read More →

Get a taste of Ireland’s natural beauty and intriguing history by visiting these seven places. Enjoy grassy mountains, mossy trails, and windswept vistas. Learn about ancient peoples and geologic oddities. See the sites where some of Hollywood’s most famous movies were filmed. | Read More →