Colombo to Sigiriya by Train: How I Did It (Third Class, a Giant Suitcase & No Regrets)
How I got from Colombo to Sigiriya: the train to Habarana, third class, a 66-pound suitcase and a tuk-tuk ride in the dark. Plus how to book and other options.
How Much Does Colombo Cost? My Real Prices from a $3 Haircut to a $100 Dinner
My real Colombo prices: a $25 hostel, a $100 night at the Taj, $4 rice and curry, a $3 haircut and street food for a couple of dollars, plus daily budgets.
Taj Samudra Colombo Review: What $100 a Night Gets You in Sri Lanka
My Taj Samudra review: what about $100 a night gets you in Colombo, a 10/10 bed, the grand lobby bar and a $100+ dinner at Navratna that was worth every rupee.
Mount Lavinia vs. Galle Face: Where to Stay in Colombo (I Stayed in Both)
Mount Lavinia or Galle Face? I stayed in both, a beach hostel for about $25 a night and the Taj for about $100, and here is who each area is for.
15 Best Things to Do in Colombo, Sri Lanka (From Someone Who Actually Went)
The best things to do in Colombo, Sri Lanka: Pettah Market, the Red Mosque, Aluthkade street food, Galle Face Green, the Lotus Tower, tours and day trips.
Top 10 Gay Cruises to Book in 2027 (Including Black Gay Cruises)
The 10 gay cruises worth booking in 2027, including Black gay cruises like Odyssey Pride, The Pride Aftershow and BMEN, with dates, ships, ports, prices and pre-cruise hotels.
Colombo Itinerary: 3 Days of Street Food, Pettah Market & a Night at the Taj
My actual 3-day Colombo itinerary: the Indian Ocean in Mount Lavinia, Pettah Market and a $3 haircut, dinner at the Taj, Aluthkade street food picked by locals, and the train to Sigiriya.
Best Time to Visit Da Nang: Month-by-Month From Someone Who Lives Here
Dry season, rainy season, typhoons, the summer heat and the fireworks festival. Here's when to visit Da Nang, month by month.
Best Things to Do in Da Nang, Vietnam (A Local-ish Guide)
Beaches, monkeys on Son Tra, the Dragon Bridge breathing fire and a bridge held up by giant hands. Here's what's actually worth your time in Da Nang.
Where to Stay in Da Nang: Every Neighborhood Explained (From Someone Who Lives Here)
My Khe, An Thuong, Son Tra, the river or the quiet south end? Here's where to stay in Da Nang depending on the trip you actually want.
How Much Does the Ha Giang Loop Cost? Prices, Tour Companies & What I'd Book
Easy rider vs self-drive prices, what's included, tipping, extras, the tour company I rode with and exactly how much cash to bring for the Ha Giang Loop.
Is the Ha Giang Loop Safe? My Honest Take After Riding It at Almost 40
The real risks of the Ha Giang Loop, the dangerous passes, the weather, the gear, the insurance and what kept me safe on the back of an easy rider.
My Sa Pa Itinerary: 4 Dreamy Days of Rice Terraces, Trekking & Spa Vibes in Sapa, Vietnam
I spent 4 days in Sa Pa right after the Ha Giang Loop. Here's my day-by-day itinerary: Fansipan, trekking the rice terraces with a Hmong guide, where I stayed in Ta Van and what it all costs.
Is Da Nang Worth Visiting? My Honest Take After Living Here
Is Da Nang actually worth it, or just Instagram hype? Here's my honest take after living here, who will love it and who should skip it.
Where to Stay in Colombo: The Best Hotels (and Which Area Is Right for You)
Galle Face, Kollupitiya or Colombo 7? The best hotels in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from the Taj Samudra (where I’m staying) to rooftop pools on a budget.
Cost of Living in Da Nang, Vietnam (2026): What It Actually Costs to Live Here
Rent, food, gym, Grab, massages... here's what life in Da Nang actually costs in 2026, broken down by lean, comfortable and bougie budgets.
Puerto Vallarta BeefDip Bear Week 2027: The Essential Guide
BeefDip Bear Week 2027 runs January 24–31 in Puerto Vallarta. Here's the day-by-day party guide, where to stay, the best bear bars and insider tips.
The Ha Giang Loop: My Honest Guide to the Best 3 Days I've Ever Had in Vietnam
I did the Ha Giang Loop on the back of an easy rider at almost 40, with a group of 20-somethings. Here's the day-by-day, the tour I booked, what it costs and what to pack.
25 Best Solo Travel Destinations for Black Gay Men in 2027 (Safe, Fun and LGBTQ-Friendly)
Discover the best solo travel destinations for Black gay men — safe, fun, gay-friendly cities with community, nightlife, beaches, and culture. Explore 2027’s top LGBTQ+ hotspots.
Where to Stay in Ninh Binh: Tam Coc vs Trang An vs the City
Tam Coc, Trang An or the city? Where I'd stay in Ninh Binh next time, and the best hotels for every budget.