Amsterdam is a city famous for its coffee shops, canals, houseboats, historic architecture, and its Red Light District. Founded in 1275 (supposedly by two fishermen and their dog), the city grew in importance and wealth as Dutch colonies were set up around the world via the Dutch East India Company. Today, it’s one of the […]
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Jamaica Travel Guide
With its laid-back pace, stunning beaches, rugged mountains, lush rainforests, picturesque waterfalls, and lively music scene, it’s easy to see why Jamaica is one of the most popular destinations in the Caribbean. The third-largest island in the region, Jamaica has more churches per square mile and more rum bars per capita than anywhere else on […]
Paris Travel Guide
Paris. Poets, artists, playwrights, writers, journalists, and more have all written about their love of this city. It’s a place that exudes culture, sophistication, class, and style. Like the millions before me, I fell in love with this city the first time I visited. Settled by Gallic tribes around the 3rd century BCE, the region […]
Marseille Travel Guide
Located in southeastern France, Marseille is France’s second-largest city. Founded around 600 BCE as a Greek port city, Marseille is a maritime hub and one of the most diverse cities in all of France. It’s also the oldest city in the country. Modern Marseille is filled with nightlife, enticing restaurants, theaters, museums, and even an […]
Nice Travel Guide
Visiting Nice is, to use the old joke, nice. Located on the French Riviera, it’s the second-biggest tourist destination in the country. I’ve found the city a lovely place to stop on the way to smaller, even quainter Riviera towns. Nice has wonderful hilltop lookouts, restaurants, glamor, tons of scenery, and beautiful beaches. While not […]
Ko Chang Travel Guide
Ko Chang is an island paradise with jungle-covered mountains, sparkling blue bays, vibrant coral reefs, and cascading waterfalls. It’s the second-largest island in Thailand so there is a lot of space to move around and get away from the crowds that flock here. Like much of Thailand, the island has seen a rise in tourism […]
Barcelona Travel Guide
Barcelona is the second-largest city in Spain and one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. From family travelers to cruise ship crowds to partying budget backpackers, everyone seems to end up in Barcelona, especially during the summer. With its delicious sangria, unique gin cocktails, mouthwatering food, stunning beaches, warm weather, rich history and […]
Brazil Travel Guide
Brazil is impossible to summarize in just a few paragraphs. It’s the largest country in South America and home to cosmopolitan cities like Rio de Janeiro and its Wonder of the World Christ the Redeemer statue, the rambunctious and world-famous Carnival, the Amazon River and rainforest, and an abundance of lush and untamed nature. Brazil […]
How to Travel & Eat Your Way Around the World
For many, food a never-ending source of wonder. When it comes to eating abroad, however, are some valid concerns. How do you eat safely, without getting sick? What do you need to pack before you go that helps you on your tasty travels? And what do you need to know to build out an itinerary based around food? In this interview, Jodi explains just how to be a foodie abroad.
The Hague Travel Guide
The Hague (“Den Haag” in Dutch) is home to many of the Netherlands’ judicial and administrative buildings as well as the International Criminal Court, an intergovernmental organization and international tribunal. As such, this is a very government-oriented town and many of its residents work for either the Dutch government or the ICC. While that can […]
Reader Stories: How DJ Made All His Dreams Come True
Updated: 12/03/19 | December 3rd, 2019 In our last reader story, I highlighted the story of Vikram and Ishwinder, an Indian couple who navigated a complex visa system in order to travel the world. Indians face a lot of restrictions on where they can visit and, for most countries in the world, an extensive visa […]
Rotterdam Travel Guide
Often overshadowed by Amsterdam, Rotterdam is a funky little port town that prides itself on its unique architecture, cool art, amazing food, and massive harbor. The city is one of the most multicultural in the country and hosts an array of festivals and concerts throughout the year. I really enjoy Rotterdam. It is a laid-back […]