At the south end of Parque Pumalin, Chaitén sits precariously near the base of a devastating volcano. This region and the town itself experienced it’s fury in an unexpected eruption in 2008. It has rebounded, although the signs of the gloomy past are still evident. Chaitén is an old, quiet town seemingly stuck in time … More Things to Do in Chaitén, Chile
The mysterious island of Chiloe, Chile’s largest island is passed over by many on a visit to this lengthy country. The Pacific Ocean battles its coastline constantly with rainfall and lushness is the side effect. Under its shroud of mist lays a unique culture different from that of the mainland. Strange mythologies, sleepy seafaring towns, emerald green … More 3 Days on Chiloe
Cork. Ireland’s second city… unless you ask someone from Cork. It’s a beautifully aged port city, but the gems amongst its old streets and surrounding countryside are what drew me in. County Cork, West Cork in particular is known as the foodie capital of Ireland and with good reason. The food culture is strong with … More A Taste of West Cork (and Cork)
Galway is an old city. It best resembles what the mind conjures up as an Irish city, but it’s young at heart. It’s a popular university town with more students than housing. It supports an evident Bohemian lifestyle with pot clouds rising amongst the buildings. Pubs are elbow to elbow with live music pouring into … More 7 Places to Eat in Galway, Ireland
Galway is a city with a small town feeling that you could easily spend days in. Time slipping by without much notice. The cobblestone streets of the Latin Quarter emanating such ambience, it’s hard to leave. There is a lot within these old Irish buildings to keep someone busy while accomplishing nearly nothing. Between the buskers … More 3 Day Trips from Galway
The Aran Islands surrounded with mystique, watching over the mouth of Galway Bay, they lay quietly to themselves in the turbulent seas of the North Atlantic. Full of ancient heritage, geological wonders and a beauty unique to here, it’s no wonder people want to discover the wonder of these islands. A day trip to Inismor … More Day Trip to Inis Mor, Aran Islands
A city of many names, Londonderry, the Maiden City, the Virgin City or most commonly, Derry has a long turbulent history. As one of the oldest continuously inhabited areas of Ireland, a lot has happened on this land over the last millennia or so. As recent as the last 50 years, Derry was majorly affected … More Londonderry in 24 Hours
Nestled in amongst the plaid-like patchwork fields carpeting the rolling hills of Northern Ireland sits the quaint town of Bushmills. Yes, not just a delicious whiskey like I once thought as well. Only a stone’s throw from the dramatic and rugged Causeway Coast and the famed natural wonder of basalt columns forming the Giants Causeway … More Bushmills and the Causeway Coast
Capital of Northern Ireland, Belfast is shrouded in recent history. Known for the birthplace of the Titanic, the world’s most famous ocean liner due to its demise and more recently ‘The Troubles’. A tragic series of conflicts taking place in the late 20th century. History that is not easily put into the past, it still … More 48 Hours in Belfast
Penang, for me has one major reason why I love coming here, but there is a whole lot of other ones that keep me interested. Many people I talk with about Penang tend to treat it as a place to get their Thai visa organized, spend the couple days here as a necessity and move … More Penang in 5 Days