When getting ready for my trip to Puerto Rico, I assumed that the food would be similar to Mexican food. But on our first night in San Juan, the server at Cafe Puerto Rico told us all we needed to know about the food on the islands. It's based heavily in proteins and starches with heavy Spanish and … [Read more...] about Eating and Drinking in Puerto Rico
Visiting the Bacardi Rum Distillery
The name is synonymous with rum. In fact, every classic rum cocktail was created with Bacardi, including the Cuba Libre and daiquiri. My first taste of it was mixed with Diet Coke in a college dorm room, long before I could appreciate the delicate flavors of a white rum. Since then I've come to … [Read more...] about Visiting the Bacardi Rum Distillery
Adventures in Transportation: Southeast Asia
Getting around Southeast Asia is never dull, rarely on time and always a gamble. What seems like a straightforward journey can be an epic adventure, so be prepared for just about anything. You've got dozens of options at your disposal on how to get around, so why not try a little bit of each? Here … [Read more...] about Adventures in Transportation: Southeast Asia
Experiences Worth Having in Southeast Asia
I've talked about plenty of things I don't think are worth it in Southeast Asia, namely things that other people think are fun that I'm not overly interested in. The Full Moon Party. Elephant rides. Tubing in Vang Vieng. Selfies with tigers at Tiger Temple. Shooting off guns in Vietnam. Halong … [Read more...] about Experiences Worth Having in Southeast Asia
Keeping Your Sanity on Budget Airlines
Flying on budget airlines can save you plenty of money, but can make you want to rip your hair out from all the extra fees and nonsense that go along with it. In my years of being a budget traveler, I've flown Ryanair in Europe, JetStar in Australia and Asia, AirAsia in Asia and Spirit in the United … [Read more...] about Keeping Your Sanity on Budget Airlines