When in Greece, do as the Greeks do. But how do you know which top greek islands to visit if you aren’t a local there? If you travel to Greece and find yourself at the right place at the right time—you may strike up a conversation with a Greek local who can tell you where to […]
Author: Sydney Bonner
10 Reasons Why The Island of Hydra Will Change Your LifeÂ
Awakened from a power nap by a mule climbing the cobblestone steps outside of my door, I jumped out of bed to throw on my swimsuit. There were a few hours to spare before the sun set on the island of Hydra. I hurried along as I went to meet my friend, but then suddenly […]
Secret Spots in Joshua Tree: What the Locals Won’t Tell You
You’re gearing up for a trip to the desert—the trip of a lifetime; several days spent around less humans and more Joshua Trees. Get ready for one of the most exotic locations on Earth, with over 794,000 acres of surreal landscape and over 750 plant species. Look no further—because the secret spots in Joshua Tree […]
No Dar Papaya:Â Safety in MedellĂn
While we were sitting on the patio of a Mexican restaurant in the Laureles neighborhood in MedellĂn, something told me to take my phone off of the table. If you’re well-traveled, you would’ve laughed at the statement above because—in reality, my phone should have never been out in the open in the first place. This […]
Local Confessions: Fun Places in Chicago
I had a feeling about the city of Chicago from the moment I booked my flight. The feeling was hard to unpack, but it’s a feeling I hadn’t yet had about any other place I’d traveled. Maybe it was the whisper of Al Capone calling my name, the classic photo taken with the Bean, or […]