8 Fun Things to Do in Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland, Ohio CLE. The ‘Land. The Mistake on the Lake. That One City Where the River Caught Fire. Cleveland, Ohio goes by many names, not all of them flattering. Yes, it has become synonymous...
9 to 5 Voyager For travelers with day jobs
8 Fun Things to Do in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, Nebraska Downtown Lincoln, Nebraska Lincoln, Nebraska may not be a hot destination like Miami or Chicago, but it can be a fun little town if you know where to go. For those in Lincoln on business,...
Gear Review: Tortuga Setout 45 Travel Backpack
Tortuga Setout 45L Disclaimer: All links in this review are mine. If you choose to make a purchase using the link at the bottom, I would earn a small percentage. Tortuga Setout 45 Travel...
7 Fun Things to Do in London, England
7 Fun Things to Do in London, England London skyline / Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons London, England is the capital and largest city of the United Kingdom, and one of the most influential...
A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail
“I wanted a little of that swagger that comes with being able to gaze at a far horizon through eyes of chipped granite and say with a slow, manly sniff, “Yeah, I’ve shit in...
Gear Review: Gregory Praxus 45 Travel Backpack
Gregory Praxus 45 Gregory Praxus 45L Travel Backpack Specs Capacity: 45 liters Weight: 3 lbs 8 oz Price: $150 (some on sale for as low as $112) Too Long; Didn’t Read PROS Very comfortable harness...
Gear Review: Cotopaxi Allpa 42 Travel Backpack
Cotopaxi Allpa 42 Disclaimer: All links in this review are mine. If you choose to make a purchase using the link at the bottom, I would earn a small percentage. Cotopaxi Allpa 42 Travel...
When Your Dream Destination Disappoints You
Walled City, Cartagena, Colombia Those of you who read my last travelogue entry, Colombia, Part I: Cartagena in the Time of COVID, may have recalled that I had some rather harsh words for the vendors...
Happy 2-Year Anniversary to 9 to 5 Voyager!
2 Years Already??? It’s been an awesome ride, even with much of 2020 being marred by covid. It feels like just yesterday I was sitting down in front of my old laptop in my...
Colombia, Part I: Cartagena in the Time of COVID
Walled City, Cartagena, Colombia A Stressful Start I woke up to the sound of the pilot announcing our descent into Colombia. I felt ever so slightly out of breath from nodding off with the...
7 Fun Things to Do in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah Salt Lake City is a jewel in the desert, with the Rocky Mountains providing a dramatic backdrop to this clean and easily navigable little city. Criss-crossed by TRAX streetcars and brimming...
7 Fun Things to Do in Houston, Texas (and 1 to Avoid!)
Houston, Texas Houston Skyline Houston is the largest city in Texas, and the fourth-largest in the US. Anchoring a sprawling metropolis of over 7 million people, Houston is today one of the fastest-growing cities...
Traveling with Social Anxiety
Traveling with Social Anxiety I remember the first time I ever set foot in a hostel. It was the City House Hostel in historic Old City, Philadelphia. I was 26–on the older side compared to...
City Guide: Richmond, Virginia
All links in this article are my own affiliate links, meaning if you choose to click on them to make a purchase, I will make a small commission. Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia is a...
Travel Quotes to Inspire You to See the World
Travel Quotes to Inspire You to See the World Image courtesy of MatadorNetwork.com I decided to write a pretty lighthearted post about the most inspiring travel quotes of all time. I’ve compiled here a...
