Educate Your Travel

Vietnam is one of the craziest countries in Southeast Asia! Wild bus rides, alleyway bribes, and exotic fish markets are only the beginning of your time there. Laos, on the other hand, is a peaceful country full of monks and beautiful landscapes. Both are incredible and are sure to leave lasting impressions. This week’s episode dives into the best of the best sites, as well as tips of what to expect and how to make the most of your time in these incredible countries.

Although Cambodia and Myanmar seem to share a lot of attributes, it’s the contrast in their tourism volume that makes these two countries so drastically different. This episode dives into what makes these two sites so incredible, where you have to visit while there, and of course, some of my personal favorite travel stories from my time spent there. — Hsinbyume Pagoda - Mandalay, Thatbyunnyu, Anandu, & Dhammayangyi - Bagan

Continuing the story of my Summer backpacking trip to Asia, I cover the crazy world of India, as well as the awesome country to it’s south, Sri Lanka. With so many great places to see, just spending a few days is definitely not enough, but if that’s all you’ve got, you’re in for a whirlwind of great adventures and good times! — Qutub Minar & Tomb of Isa Khan - Delhi, Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah - Agra, Kaudulla, Minneriya, Yala, & Udawalawe - Sri Lanka

Kicking off an Asian backpacking trip in Indonesia is a great way to slowly acclimate to the traveler’s lifestyle. Temples, monkeys, and hostels are all plentiful, and crazy adventures are sure to be had. Nepal is a lot of the same! Thamel is a backpacker haven and you’re sure to make some friends from all over the world here. Taking a trek into the Himalayas is a must if you love nature whatsoever, as you’ll be amazed with every step you take. — Peguyangan Waterfall - Nusa Penida, Pura Taman Saraswati Temple & Pura Lempuyang Temple - Bali, Pashupatinath Temple - Kathmandu

Backpacking might just be the pinnacle of adventure. Whether you have a one way ticket and no responsibilities, or a few months off and places to see, exploring Asia with just you and a backpack is an invigorating experience. Preparing for your trip is almost as important as the trip itself and hopefully these tips and ideas will not only prepare you for your trip, but help it become the craziest adventure of your life!

Finding a good layover is very likely whenever you’re flying through a centrally located home base for your airline. Today’s episode covers tips and itinerary ideas for those long layovers you might have in Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, Bangkok in Thailand, and New York City in the United States. Short List: UAE - Burj Khalifa & the Grand Mosque, Malaysia - Batu Caves & the Petronas Towers, Thailand - Wat Pho, Wat Arun, & Thipsanai, NYC - Times Square & Rockefeller Center.

2020 was a crazy year for travel. Hopefully this next year will be a lot better for our passports! I’ve compiled quite a few travel tips that I use when planning my trips and some guidelines to follow while there.

What’s traveling without a few epic adventure stories to tell family and friends when you return? Here’s a few of my favorites ranging from a night hike to Pidurangala in Sri Lanka, to finding secret waterfalls in Laos. I hope you find them as entertaining to listen to as I do telling them!

A week in Egypt is barely enough time to scratch the surface of all that it has to offer, but on this episode I share some must see’s in the cities of Cairo, Luxor, and surrounding areas. Some of these stops include the Giza Plateau, the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, El Khalili Market, the Temple of Karnak, the Ramesseum, Medinat Habu, and the Valley of the Kings (Tausert & Setnakht, and Merneptah).

A week in Paris is all you need to get a good taste of what it has to offer. This episode will explore some must see’s and some solid tips to make the most of your Paris adventure! Itinerary includes: Louvre, Musee d’Orangerie, Musee d’Orsay, Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Saint Chapelle, Sacre-Couer, Arc de Triumph, Versailles, Rue Cremieux, Galeries Lafayette, Luxembourg Gardens, Moulin Rouge, and more.