For the last three years, I have been traveling all around the world taking photographs and writing travel blogs and guides. Throughout this time I’ve tried a lot of different camera gear and also different backpacks and organization methods to keep it all sorted efficiently. In this blog post, I’m going to walk you through …
The 6 best beaches to see or swim with a sea turtle on Oahu, Hawaii. You have landed on Oahu, now it’s time to meet the locals. I’m not talking about the friendly guy in the Aloha shirt who parked the car at your hotel. It’s time to meet the sea turtles you have dreamt of swimming …
After three years of non-stop adventure travel, I have learned a few lessons along the way about how to pack, what to pack and which items you cannot leave home without. In this blog post, I will share with you five essentials for travel that will make your life easier and have a positive impact …
Three years ago I hit publish on the Journey Era blog. Little did I know, the moment my finger clicked that button would change my life forever. I was living on Oahu at the time, which is a tropical island in Hawaii. I was in the last semester of my journalism degree. Sitting in the …
There are a few good lookouts on Oahu but my favorite for sunset is the Tantalus Lookout. There is a huge lawn you can roll a picnic rug out on and watch as the sun goes down over Diamond Head Crater and the entire Waikiki region. Tantalus Lookout is by far the best spot to …
We all have this idea that we are invincible and that we aren’t that stupid guy on the motorbike or in the ski accident. We won’t be the sucker that gets pick-pocketed or targeted in a scam. We won’t drop our phone in the ocean while taking a selfie or get caught with our camera …
Starting a travel blog is an awesome way to document your adventures around the world. It gives you a focus and a creative outlet to share all of the amazing places, experiences, and people you meet along your travels. I started my travel blog as a hobby like most people but within a year it …
Hawaii is one of my favorite places in the world and you are headed to the adventure capital of North America! You are reading this right now so it means you are probably traveling to Hawaii soon so go through this whole article and when you’ve finished, you’ll be prepared for everything and anything the …
Booking in advance contradicts some of the biggest pearls of traveling. Typically, we like to travel to escape our day-to-day routine, break the mold for a while and leave the ever-so-cozy comfort zone. When we book in advance, we’re still playing safe and not opening ourselves to the boundless opportunities that travel allows us. There …
5 REASONS WHY AN UNPLANNED TRIP WILL BE THE BEST ADVENTURE YOU’VE EVER HAD
Thanks so much for sending in questions. I love being able to share my experiences and maybe guide your next adventure. If you are interested in checking out the two previous Q&A posts I’ve published you can view them here: The first Q&A I did all about me, my life of travel and how I …
An article about how to travel longer for less. 20 money-saving tips to help learn how to travel for cheap. 1. Avoid overpriced hotspots Love traveling and ready to explore any destination? How does Cambodia, Bolivia or India sound? Expect to find meals for a couple of dollars or less and accommodation for a week will …
After spending a month in Indonesia, here is my Bali Vegan and Gluten Free Guide! My favorite places to eat in Seminyak, Ubud, Canggu, and Kuta! TEXT BY JESSICA BLACKMUN // IMAGES BY JESSICA BLACKMUN Traveling with food allergies and dietary restrictions doesn’t have to be so seemingly impossible and disappointing. As knowledge of allergies and …