Marietta, Ohio is a sleepy town along the Ohio River in the South-East corner of the state. Before my visit, Marietta (or Ohio for that matter) was not on my travel radar. My compass almost always points West to the mountains, but I am so glad I took the opportunity to visit Marietta. I was …
Water Sports
Marfa to Big Bend Texas Road Trip
Texas is a huge state, and Texans won’t let you forget it! It’s roughly the same size as France and Switzerland combined. And they say everything in Texas is big. When it comes to a Texas road trip, I’d say this is true: Texans love their big trucks, big speed limits, and big swaths of …
Kayaking Phuket: Phang Nga Bay Boat Tour
After nearly two weeks of exploring Southeast Asia on a solo trip, I finally turned to a beach destination for a bit of relaxation. I settled on Phuket, despite the reputation as a hard-partying super touristy island. I didn’t have high expectations, other than a few low-key days at the pool. As much as I would …


