Destinations

This has to be one of the hardest vegan restaurant roundups I’ve written—simply because Tel Aviv has so many amazing options that I couldn’t try them all! Even though I …

Welcome to the second part of my backpacker’s guide to Jordan! In this post, I’ll share everything you need to know about visiting Petra and Wadi Rum on a budget. …

Backpacking in Jordan is something I won’t forget. I had so many great experiences—from exploring ancient ruins, wandering through the streets of Amman to floating in the Dead Sea and …

Turkish food is so much more than just kebabs—and the country is surprisingly vegan-friendly. From hearty lentil soups to delicious street snacks and flavorful plant-based meze, there’s a lot of …

Madagascar, and Antananarivo (Tana) especially, has so far been the worst place I’ve ever visited. Or to be clear, there wasn’t anything wrong with the country itself, and Madagascar has …

Greetings from Comoros! I’m thrilled to finally be here, but getting from Bahrain to this remote African island nation turned out to be an adventure like no other. Unfortunately, the …

A Full Review of Tourist Israel’s “Masada Sunrise, Ein Gedi and the Dead Sea” Tour While planning my trip in my hostel in Tel Aviv, I kept hearing amazing things …

Turkey—and especially Istanbul—has been in the headlines lately, and not always for the best reasons. But I love Istanbul. After a brief summer visit, I knew one week wasn’t enough. …

San Marino is a microstate with a population of just 33,000. It is the third smallest country in Europe, with only Monaco and Vatican City being smaller. But don’t let …

If you only have a few days in Lisbon, here are seven must-see sights and experiences that showcase the best of this beautiful city—plus two popular attractions you can skip. …