I visited Athens, Greece, the birthplace of Western civilization, and was awed by the blend of ancient and modern cityscapes.

I hiked the 6.5-mile (10.5-kilometer) path from Oia to Fira across the island of Santorini, Greece, and was blown away by the unique landscape.

I visited the iconic Blue City on the Greek island of Santorini, during March - the slowest time of the year. Is Oia, Santorini worth visiting during off-season?

On February 18, the MV World Odyssey passed through the Suez Canal as it journeyed from Jordan to Cyprus, the Red Sea to the Mediterranean.

I journeyed to the Treasury in Petra, a wonder of the world in Jordan and learned the story behind the incredible architecture.

Wadi Rum, located a couple hours from Aqaba, Jordan, is one of the most beautiful and diverse deserts in the world. For a night and a day, I got the chance to explore all the desert has to show and experience local livelihoods in and around the desert.

I wrote about my experience floating in the Dead Sea for the very first time, and it was more magical than I ever could have imagined.

While in Jordan, I got to visit the ancient site where Jesus Christ was baptized by John the Baptist. The site is located near the Jordan River and the border to Israel.

Discovering Jordan through its capitol city, Amman and the ancient Roman Citadel ruins.

View a photo collection documenting my two-day safari exploring Tsavo East and West in Kenya.

I explored Haller State Park, a wildlife sanctuary located in Mombasa, Kenya where visitors can gain an intimate experience with African wildlife.

I spent a day at the prettiest beach in Kenya and checked out local restaurants highly rated on TripAdvisor to see if they live up to their reputations.