What is Worthy Go?
Worthy Go is a travel blog that focuses on the weird, the wonderful, and the worthy… not what’s hyped or just promoted well.
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Three things you need to know about Scotty’s Castle, Death Valley
Nestled in Grapevine Canyon, in the northern reaches of Death Valley, a historic, ranch-style mansion offers shelter to those exploring this vast, desolate landscape. Scotty’s Castle was constructed in the late 1920s, just after mining in the area had been deemed...
Three things you didn’t already know about Mauritius
The stunning tropical haven of Mauritius is a kaleidoscope of sundrenched beaches, glistening lagoons, rare fauna and flora, fascinating animals and breathtaking terrain. But as the interesting and beautiful country grows in popularity with globetrotters and adventure...
Exploring Cancun During Your Escapade
Cancun, the Caribbean paradise, draws millions of travelers yearly to its white-sand beaches and stunning turquoise waters. It’s easy to understand why so many people flock here, but it’s important to remember there’s much more to this destination than just the...
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How to take the ferry from Tallinn, Estonia to Helsinki, Finland
If you're spending any time in Tallinn, Estonia, you might look at a map to realize the nordic country of Finland is a short hop across the Gulf of Finland only 80 kilometers away. We took a weekend to visit Finland while in Tallinn, and while the cruise there and...
Should you teach English in Korea? A 10 question quiz to help you find out
Author’s note: this post is dedicated to the wonderful readers that aren’t in Korea yet, but have been thinking about coming to teach English in Asia. For those readers already in Korea, do the time warp back to before you came to Korea — I’d be interested in hearing...
How to find the best AirBnB when you travel, from someone who’s spent years in them
It does sometimes feel like we're living in the future. Hotels and taxis are no longer the default / only option for traveling, not when Airbnb's and various taxi apps are a thing in many countries around the world. For virtually every night over the last couple of...
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Three things you need to know about Scotty’s Castle, Death Valley
Nestled in Grapevine Canyon, in the northern reaches of Death Valley, a historic, ranch-style mansion offers shelter to those exploring this vast, desolate landscape. Scotty’s Castle was constructed in the late 1920s, just after mining in the area had been deemed...
Traveling post-coronavirus: on FOGO, and a gaze into a cloudy crystal ball
Like a lot of folks under self-isolation or self-quarantine, I've been unable to travel. As I type this, we're in Warsaw, Poland, and have been since mid-January. Poland closed their borders on March 13th, right as we were about to take a trip to Krakow for the...
How to take the ferry from Tallinn, Estonia to Helsinki, Finland
If you're spending any time in Tallinn, Estonia, you might look at a map to realize the nordic country of Finland is a short hop across the Gulf of Finland only 80 kilometers away. We took a weekend to visit Finland while in Tallinn, and while the cruise there and...
About Chris
Chris Backe (rhymes with hockey) is the author of the Worthy Go blog and the book series, a game designer, and web developer. He’s been living as a digital nomad and traveling with his wife since 2013. They’ve explored southeast Asia, South America, Eastern Europe, and taken an epic road trip across North America. Before becoming a digital nomad, Chris taught English in South Korea for 5 years.
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