Four years ago I hit publish on the Journey Era blog. Little did I know, the moment my finger clicked that button my life would change 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 …
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Kyushu is the third-largest island in Japan and by far the most underrated one. I spent three weeks exploring Kyushu and every day was overwhelming and an epic adventure. Home to Japan’s most active volcano (Mt. Aso), Kyushu offers a plethora of popular attractions including temples and shrines in Fukuoka, hot springs and beaches in …
Kauai is an island known for its incredible Na Pali coastline and its magnificent views have served as a backdrop for major Hollywood films. In addition, it is blessed with incredible waterfalls and beaches. It guarantees to keep you enchanted with its mountains, pristine beaches, and dramatic skies. In this blog post, I am going …
Waikiki Beach is the hub of Oahu Island with the majority of the island’s hotels on this famous strip of sand. There are hundreds of restaurants, cafes, tour centers, transport options, and convenience stores. It has a great little surf break perfect or beginners. The water is warm, the cocktails are flowing and it is …
The Diamond Head Crater Hike is one of the most popular walking trails on the island and although it is paved the whole way it is still a steep challenge and a hike with amazing views of Waikiki and the southern coastline of Oahu, Hawaii. This 3km out-and-back trail is one of the most ‘must-do’ …
Welcome to my destinations page! These are all of the places I have visited and written guides and blog posts about. You can check out all of the locations I have visited and click on any of them below to see the travel guides and blog posts from each country and region. If you want …
It had been my dream for over four years to visit Kauai. I lived on Oahu for two years and never had the chance to hop over to Kauai. This time I was not only heading over from Oahu but I was so stoked to have booked a doors-off helicopter tour of Kauai. I don’t …
Oahu and Big Island are well known for their epic cliff-jumping spots. If you ask people about cliff-jumping spots on Kauai, they usually shrug their shoulders and tell you that cliff-jumping is dangerous and you should go home cause there are no good places around. It can be dangerous, but you shouldn’t go home. There …
Sri Lanka is one of the most underrated travel locations in the world, providing endless adventures around every corner that you have to see to believe. From safari to surfing to hiking all in a matter of miles, Sri Lanka is truly a diverse travel destination. You are reading this right now so it means …
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 …
The Philippines is one of the most amazing tropical locations to travel around. From beaches to waterfalls to hikes you are going to enjoy non-stop adventures. There are literally hundreds of amazing islands to visit but for this itinerary, I have chosen the most popular spots such as. Cebu, Bohol, El Nido, and Coron. This …
What do you get someone who is always backpacking and traveling around the world? How will they fit it into their bag? Will they even like it? These are all questions you are probably asking yourself as you try and decide what gift to buy for your backpacking friend or family member. Here are 33 …