Dubbed “the land of fire,” Azerbaijan is a former Soviet republic famous for its high-tech capital city of Baku, the Great Caucasus mountains, and strange fire phenomenon of Fire Mountain (hence the country’s nickname). I knew two things about Azerbaijan before I visited: it won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2011 and it has a […]
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Caye Caulker Travel Guide
For years, Caye Caulker has been popular with backpackers looking to sample the laid-back atmosphere of Belize but reluctant to pay the high prices on nearby Caye Ambergris. In Caye Caulker, life moves at a snail’s pace. No one is in a rush. There aren’t any real roads (you drive around in golf carts). You […]
Belarus Travel Guide
Located in Eastern Europe between Ukraine and the Baltics, Belarus is a huge country that sees very few tourists. And while the country is ruled by “Europe’s last dictator,” thanks to its recently-relaxed visa rules, visiting Belarus has become a lot easier in recent years. For those who love the outdoors, over half of the […]
Bath Travel Guide
Thanks to the area’s hot springs, Bath has been attracting visitors for thousands of years. The Romans started visiting around 70 CE, laying the groundwork for the baths that they continually used and expanded upon until the 5th century. The city became popular as a spa town during the Georgian era (1714-1830), leading to a […]
Berlin Travel Guide
As Germany’s capital and the largest city in the country, almost everyone who visits “The Land of Poets and Thinkers” visits Berlin. While I at first disliked the “industrial” look of the city, its gritty feel, art, history, and nightlife grew on me as I explored. Today, it’s one of my favorite cities in Europe! […]
Bristol Travel Guide
Bristol is an energetic and artsy city bursting with a robust restaurant scene, fascinating history, and lots of art. A college town with a youthful feeling, the city is full of great budget experiences, plenty of parks to relax in, interesting museums and historic homes, and a waterfront lined with art galleries and eateries. Bristol […]
Bosnia & Herzegovina Travel Guide
Often overlooked because the country’s name is still synonymous with the Yugoslavian War of the 1990s, Bosnia & Herzegovina deserves your attention. It’s one of the most underrated destinations in Europe. Not a lot of people backpack or travel through the country but it is rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. Three major religions […]
British Virgin Islands Travel Guide
The British Virgin Islands are a picture-perfect paradise. These idyllic islands are home to white-sand beaches, excellent diving and snorkeling, crystal-clear turquoise water, scenic hiking, lots of boating opportunities, and more cheap rum you can handle. However, life here is not just hammocks and piña coladas. From festivals and diving to scenic hiking trails and […]
Cologne Travel Guide
Cologne is the fourth largest city in Germany and a popular tourist destination for people passing to/from the Netherlands. The city is known for its Gothic World Heritage Site cathedral, wonderful cafes and international restaurants, and historic architecture. Cologne, or Köln in German, was founded as part of the Roman Empire and ruins from that […]
Frankfurt Travel Guide
Frankfurt is a city ripe with culture, restaurants, and history. It’s also the center of banking and business in Europe. While Frankfurt lacks the charm of Munich or Berlin, it’s more than just a stopover destination (Frankfurt’s airport is one of the world’s busiest international airports so a lot of people have short stopovers here). […]
Bahamas Travel Guide
Postcard-perfect beaches, crystalline waters, and a plethora of resorts make the Bahamas a popular destination for millions of tourists every year — especially vacationing Americans and cruisers. Composed of 700 islands, of which 31 are inhabited, the Bahamas offers more than just upscale resorts. There’s a huge range of historical, cultural, and natural attractions in […]
Hiroshima Travel Guide
Most people visit Hiroshima to learn about the atomic bomb that was dropped on the city by American forces in 1945 at the end of World War II. The memorial to the victims, centered around a bombed-out dome — the only structure that survived the blast — is sobering. Despite this tragic moment in its […]