Category Archives: Destinations

Image of me looking out from Granada Cathedral onto Parque Centrale in Granada, Nicaragua.
The Good and Bad of Solo Travel in Granada Nicaragua

The first stop on my solo adventure in Nicaragua was to the city of Granada. [...]

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View of Volcanos Maderas and Concepcion from Punta Jesus Maria. Taken while standing in Lake Nicaragua off of Ometepe Island.
Nicaragua: A Solo Adventure on Ometepe Island

A Solo Adventure on Ometepe Island, Nicaragua One commitment I made to myself when I [...]

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Image overlooking beautiful Waimea Canyon in Kauai.
Kauai: What To Do in This Island Paradise

When my close friend told me her wedding was going to be in Kauai, there [...]

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When a day trip from Yangon turns into a heartwarming 2 days of volunteering there are smiles all around.
An Unexpected Day Trip from Yangon

Sometimes the most memorable adventures unfold before you in unexpected ways. Such was the case [...]

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The Na Pali Coast hike along the Kalalau Trail is not for the lighthearted.
How Not To Die While Hiking the Kalalau Trail in Kauai

Kauai’s Na Pali coast is one of the most iconic places to visit on the [...]

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Enjoy beautiful views of Volcan Concepcion from atop Volcan Maderas on Ometepe Island.
Hiking Volcan Maderas on Ometepe Island

Ometepe Island was my second stop on a ten day trip through Nicaragua. Situated in [...]

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How An Early Mid-Life Crisis Led to Volunteering in Vietnam

Why do I travel? If only there was a simple answer to this seemingly simple [...]

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Myanmar: A Day At School In A Remote Village

Up A River, Without A Motor One of the things I love about RAKLife (not [...]

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Image of woman carrying basket through the rice field in Mai Chau Village.
Vietnam: The Faces of Mai Chau and Xom Pung Villages

Vietnam: A Photo Journal During my recent trip with RAKLife, we volunteered in Mai Chau [...]

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