If you have never seriously explored the food scenes in Chicago, you’ll be surprised to find that the Windy City is home to a wide spectrum of international cuisines – from the unpretentious and budget-friendly Chicago dog to fine dining establishments owned and operated by celebrity chefs. There are plenty of cheap eats on the street, as well as super expensive Michelin restaurants. Foodie travel blogger Gourmet Flyer published a dining guide to … [Read more...]
Hiking Acatenango | Tales from the Top of a Volcano
Isabella talks about the four crucial pieces of advice she’d give to any traveler about to do the Acatenango Volcano Hike, based on her own experiences of hiking Acatenango Volcano this year in January. Climbing Acatenango Volcano is a rite of passage for just about anybody traveling through Guatemala. I had heard of it before we went to Guatemala and I knew I wanted to do it, but I didn’t realize quite how popular it would be; it was the talk … [Read more...]
Why it is Important to Have Travel Insurance
My first trip outside of the U.S. was with family to western Canada. Inspired by the summertime scenery in the gorgeous rocky mountains including moraine lakes, glaciers, snow covered tips of mountains and wildlife, upon returning home I began to dream of more overseas travels. My next trip was to Costa Rica as part of a college sponsored trip; I remember this was the first time I swam in an ocean with warm water. And the wildlife in Monteverde … [Read more...]
Solo in Sweden
June must be the perfect time to visit Sweden. Quite far north, and in the build-up to solstice, the sun doesn’t set until around 10pm. The flowers were in full bloom in parks and roadside. There were blue skies every day but the air still felt crisp, fresh, not the back-of-the-bus kind of heat I associate with summer in the cities of the UK. Last June I spent a few days visiting a couple of friends who lived in Copenhagen (DK) and Lund in … [Read more...]
I am Visiting all 54 African Countries Without Flying: Benin Republic
Part 2. Bénin Republic I entered Bénin Republic through the Semé Border from Badagry. You can get to seme in different ways but since I knew the terrain I went in the most affordable way. From Mile 2 in Lagos to Seme is 5000 naira by a straight car but if you break the journey into 2 or 3 you spend only 2 or 3000 naira. My journey Began with a tragedy, not too far from the Red cross Offices. Right in my front ,There was a fatal accident … [Read more...]
Is it Safe to Travel Alone in Central America?
Sometimes I feel like a broken record talking about my recent backpacking trip in Central America and South America, because I’ve written so much about it on my own blog. But here I am on a brand new website, with a brand new audience, and I guess I’d better start from the beginning. I had this grand plan to spend a year backpacking from Mexico City to Santiago de Chile, completely by bus, boat, train, car; anything except from flying. This … [Read more...]
Medieval Vic day trip by train from Barcelona
Vic (aka Vich) is a fantastic train accessible tourist day trip from Barcelona being a compact town with a historic walled centre that retains most of it’s medieval buildings and street layout. Vic, the capital of the Osona county, can be found 69 kilometres (42 miles) inland in a large mountain surrounded plain halfway between Barcelona and the Pyrenees. Vic has a good … [Read more...]
I am Traveling to All 54 African Countries without flying
I am Backpacking all 54 African countries using only Public transport and I am going only by road or sea Part One My name is Ilerioluwa Chukwuemeka Babalobi, a 31 year old Nigerian Adventurer, and sometime last year I made the decision to visit all 54 African countries without using a plane. When I looked up the process I was surprised to discover that I would be the first African to attempt such a feat, and nobody else had specifically … [Read more...]
Adventures Await: ATV and Snowmobile Tours on Alaska’s Hatcher Pass
One of my favorite 'get away from it all' states is Alaska. I've been a number of times and always enjoyed the open highways, the wildlife, the fishing, the majestic mountains and exploring at my own pace without the hassles of traffic and crowds. Nestled within the Talkeetna Mountains, Hatcher Pass is a veritable paradise for adventure seekers, offering a stunning backdrop for both ATV and snowmobile tours. This Alaskan gem, renowned for its … [Read more...]
Exploring Paradise: Key West Boat Tours
Whenever I am in south Florida, I always take a day or two to drive down to the keys. I usually fly into the Fort Lauderdale airport as its smaller and easier to navigate than Miami. My favorite time to visit is in December and or January when much of the rest of the U.S. is experiencing cold weather. Key West, the southernmost point of the continental United States, is a tropical paradise known for its vibrant culture, historic sites, and … [Read more...]
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