Bordeaux, a small port city in southwestern France, is best known for being a wine lover’s paradise. The historic center of Bordeaux is a UNESCO World Heritage site, thanks to its very intact 18th-century city architecture. It’s one of the most quintessentially French towns to explore, with medieval buildings, old watchtowers, winding streets, and iconic […]
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13 Off-the-Beaten-Path Things to See and Do in Paris
Last Updated: 5/13/2023 | May 13th, 2023 Paris is filled with famous attractions: the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Versailles, the catacombs, the Pantheon, the Arc de Triomphe, Sacre-Coeur. The list goes on. There are so many amazing sites here that you could spend days (heck, even weeks) just seeing the main, most well-known ones. But […]
Is Europe Safe to Visit Right Now?
With the perceived rise of terrorism and immigration issues in the news, many people are wondering if Europe is still a safe destination to travel to. Should you cancel your trip? The unfortunate reality is Europe is still probably safer than America! Find out why you shouldn’t let your fears hold you back.
How Oneika Gets Teaching Jobs Around the World
Updated: 12/03/19 | December 4th, 2019 I’ve featured a lot of readers on this website: solo travelers, couples, young and old travelers, Brits, Canadians, and Americans. But there are still a lot of viewpoints I haven’t covered. So today’s reader interview brings some more diversity and perspective to our series. Today we talk to Oneika, […]
How to Learn the Basics of Any Language in Four Steps
Learning a new language is tough – and I’m terrible at it! That’s why I’ve reached out to Benny from Fluent in Three Months to help share some of his language hacks. With his strategies and tactics, you’ll be able to pick up any language in as little as – you guess it! – three months!
The Palace of Versailles: A Complete Visitor’s Guide
Last Updated: 4/22/24 | April 22nd, 2024 The Palace of Versailles. A decadent symbol of royal power and influence that, to this day, still wows visitors. It’s one of the most-visited attractions in Paris. The Palace offers an incredible insight into French history, illuminating the lavish and ostentatious lives the former monarchs used to live. […]
Cambodia Travel Guide
Backpacking Cambodia was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. When I first visited Cambodia in 2006, I had low expectations for the country as I hadn’t heard much about it as a travel destination. I knew a little about its violent and tumultuous past but that was it. But, as I traveled around […]
Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide
Ho Chi Minh City (formerly known as Saigon, though all the locals still call it that) is the largest (and most chaotic city) in Vietnam. Motorbikes, bicycles, cars, and rickshaws go wherever they please, and lots of street stands and markets spill into the traffic lanes. It’s a city with a billion things happening at […]
Canada Road Trip: A One Month Suggested Itinerary
Posted: 11/19/20 | November 19th, 2020 Spanning 9,306km (5,780 miles) and six time zones, Canada is the second-largest country in the world. It’s home to rugged coastlines, vast prairies, dense boreal forests, towering mountain ranges, and upwards of two million lakes. But what makes Canada special is its people. It’s a place that embraces its […]
Where to Stay in Paris: The Best Neighborhoods for Your Visit
Last Updated: 7/15/2023 | July 15th, 2023 Paris. The City of Light. With 20 arrondissements (neighborhoods), incredible historic attractions spread out throughout the city, and thousands of hotels, hostels, and apartments to choose from, finding the best place to stay can be a challenge for visitors. Over the course of dozens upon dozens of visits […]
The Ultimate New Zealand Road Trip Itinerary
Last Updated: 3/15/24 | March 15th, 2024 With its snow-capped mountains, ancient glaciers, rolling verdant hills, incredibly friendly locals, and abundant world-class wine, New Zealand is as wonderful as you’ve heard. In fact, take what you’ve heard and times it by ten. Because New Zealand will simply blow your mind when you visit. People think […]
The Top 16 Historical Sites in the World
There are so many breathtaking and incredible historical sites built by ancient civilizations in the world, it’s sometimes hard to narrow down which are the best. But I have reflected on it and in this post, I share 15 historical sites are the best in the world and a must see for the avid traveler or history buff.