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I’m Scott, a freelance writer who seeks out offbeat attractions and awesome destinations around the world. Come along as I bring you travel advice, trip inspiration, and dispatches from places that are fascinating, unusual, or just plain amazing!
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Most Popular Posts
The 30 Most Amazing Things I Saw in Iceland
From boiling mud pots to glacial ice chunks on black sand beaches, these were the most incredible sights in Iceland.
The American’s Guide to Visiting Havana: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Learn everything you need to know about Cuban food, lodging, money, crime, and more!
The white squirrels are (almost) everywhere in Olney, Illinois
Olney is a quirky small town known for its large population of albino squirrels. I set out to find them.
Quirky & Unusual
Quirky Attraction: Freddie Mercury’s Birth House in Zanzibar, Tanzania
The exact location of Freddie Mercury’s birth house is still in question, but the Mercury House in Zanzibar is where fans go to honor him.
Quirky Attraction: The Dole Plantation in Hawaii
The Dole Plantation in Hawaii is the place to find amazing foods you never knew you needed, like pineapple popcorn and pineapple salad dressing.
Quirky Attraction: The Sinking Bell Tower of Laoag, Philippines
A surviving 17th-century bell tower in Laoag, Philippines continues to sink into its sandy base at the rate of one inch per year.
Awesome Adventures
Hiking One Mile Straight Up at Oahu’s Koko Crater Trail
The Koko Crater Trail in Oahu is a challenging hike that follows 1048 steps straight up the side of a volcanic crater.
I Jumped Into the Ocean With A Bunch of Sharks on a Cage Diving Encounter in Oahu
An experience shark diving in Oahu gave me a chance to see eight-foot-long sharks up close for the first time.
Finding the best tropical snorkeling adventure in Dry Tortugas
Snorkeling at Dry Tortugas was an amazing experience with so much to see.
Latest Blog Posts
Tips for Climbing Namibia’s Dune 45 Before Sunrise
Climbing Dune 45 in Namibia to see the sunrise is one of the most fun activities you can do in the Namibian Desert.
I Kissed a Giraffe and I Liked It: Visiting The Giraffe Centre in Nairobi, Kenya
Get your giraffe kiss and feed them by hand at the Giraffe Centre in Nairobi, Kenya.
Seeing Philadelphia From Above at the Top of City Hall Tower
Visitors to Philadelphia can take an elevator to the top of City Hall for views of the city from 548 feet up.
Photo Teaser #90: Name That Country!
Can you identify the country shown in this photo?
Quirky Fun in the Canadian Heartland! Getting to Know Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan is one of my new favorite cities in Canada. I spent time there visiting museums, record stores, beaches, and excellent restaurants.
Uncovering History at Winnipeg’s Insightful Canadian Museum for Human Rights
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights ranks in my Top 5 museums of all-time due to its detailed and informative content.
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