When Life Gives You Rain, Look for Waterfalls

My Only Regret in Costa Rica

The Quetzal Chase

The Birds Stole the Show

A Paper Map and the Search for a Piña Colada

17 Kilometers and an Unexpected Horse

Land Rover Rides and Elephant Sniffs

Getting Lost in Dubrovnik

A few years ago, my friend Amanda and I got completely lost in Dubrovnik.

What do you do when you’re not traveling?

Here’s what nobody tells you about traveling: the trips never really end.

Five Meals That Changed the Way I Travel

I’ve eaten in 41 countries.

41 Countries Later, and ATMs Still Humble Me

I could probably write a book on foreign ATM use — or rather, a what not to do.

Welcome to The Orange Backpack

Hi, I’m Hilary.