• Thailand

    Pooh Eco-Trekking: Off-the-Beaten Path in Thailand

    Chiang Mai is the cultural capital of Thailand and a place that many travelers visit in order to discover the country’s rich heritage. The region is chalk-full of dazzling temples, breathtaking scenery and tantalizing cuisine. An ever-popular destination for backpackers…

  • Thailand

    Day Trip to Koh Phi Phi

    I have never seen the movie The Beach, but I have heard people refer to it thousands of times. I know the premise goes something like this: a young man (Leonardo DiCaprio) escapes to Southeast Asia on a life-defining journey.…

  • Israel

    Tel Aviv Layover

    I first visited Israel and the Palestinian Territories in the Spring of 2011, during my semester abroad in Amman, Jordan. Though I didn’t spend long in the Holy Land, my three day stay was both rewarding and memorable. I remember being…

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    Panama

    Visiting the San Blas Islands in Panama

    Imagine a place where palm-fringed islands lie shimmering amongst turquoise waters. A place where gentle waves rise and fall against powdery sands. One where a simpler pace of life prevails. And imagine that this place, devoid of cars and concrete, has…