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Throughout my adventurous travels, I have made travel insurance claims on theft from a hotel room, a fractured ankle, delayed travel plans, a broken camera, and that time I knocked out three teeth in a motorbike accident. When these accidents happened, I’ve been relieved that I was responsible enough to purchase comprehensive but cheap backpacker …

If you’re an active traveler, chances are you are visiting many cities and regions in a short period of time. This means you just can’t waste any time when in a new city. You’ve got to be quick on your feet to decide what to do, where to go, and what to see.  If you’re …

You have landed on the island of Oahu in Hawaii, and now it’s time to meet the locals. It’s time to meet the Hawaiian Sea Turtles you have dreamt of swimming with ever since you booked your flights! Don’t worry, I have you covered with all of the best beaches where you might be lucky enough to …

For the last six years, I have been traveling all around the world taking photographs and writing travel. Throughout this time I’ve tried a lot of different travel 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 everything that’s …

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 spot 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. It’s a lookout high above Honololu in the …

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 …

So you’re traveling to Hawaii and want to know w hat to pack. Lucky for you, I’ve collected a list of everything you need to pack for your trip to Hawaii. From local tips learned during my time as a Hawaii resident, to my experiences visiting the islands with a carry-on, you’ll find all 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 …

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 …

4 great tips for overcoming jet lag and getting a restful night’s sleep while traveling. TEXT BY JESSICA BLACKMUN  //  IMAGES BY JESSICA BLACKMUN Sleeping while traveling can be difficult. With new environments, noisy surroundings, and ever-changing time zones, restful sleep can be near impossible. While we can usually go for a little while with minimal …