Most know Petra, Jordan, as one of the wonders of the world. But beyond the ruins of the Rose City, there’s a thriving community of locals in the modern-day city of Petra, eagerly welcoming visitors with open arms.

A personal travel essay about camping in Tsavo West, Kenya.

Are you a budding photographer wanting to get into studio lighting? Look no further than this step-by-step guide on effectively using a lighting kit by yours truly.

Reviewing my year by looking back at momentous occasions in 2023.

I spent a summer weekend in southern Texas at Sam Rayburn Reservoir, where my grandparents own a lake house. I’ve been coming to this place since I was very young, and I decided to document what could be one of my final weekends here with my family.

I ended up in Amsterdam, Netherlands, for two days in late April — the prime to be there. But what makes Amsterdam the ultimate spring-season destination?

After four months of sailing around the world, my Semester at Sea voyage came to an end on April 20. In this post, I document my final days at sea, reflect on the voyage, and officially end the Sam at Sea series.

I explored two captivating cities just outside of Lisbon with the person who taught me to love traveling: my mom.

I spent five days traveling far and wide in Morocco. Here’s one traveler’s recount of traveling “off the beaten path” in Morocco, while still hitting some well-known landmarks.

Here are five bold and vibrant attractions showcasing local art and culture in Barcelona, Spain.

I participated in the Spring 2023 Sea Olympics while studying abroad with Semester at Sea — here’s how it went!

I spent a morning hiking and chasing waterfalls in Krka National Park near Split, Croatia.