Last Updated: 1/11/24 | January 11th, 2024 Few destinations in the world bring in the crowds like Barcelona. It’s one of the most incredible cities, not just in Spain but the entire world: home to buzzing nightlife, a delectable food scene, and tons of stunning architecture. No matter what your budget or reason for visiting, […]
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Southeast Asia Itineraries: From 2 Weeks to 3 Months
Itinerary planning is a complex beast that is highly dependent on your likes and dislikes but I want to share how i go about picking places, routes, and why some places don’t make the cut. This is how I decided my current route through Southeast Asia.
11 Reasons Why I Love Thailand (And Why You Need to Visit)
Last Updated: 7/6/22 | July 6th, 2022 I’ve been to Thailand more times than I can count. I’ve lived in Bangkok twice, I’ve run tours through the country, and, if I stay away for more than a year, I feel as if a piece of me is missing. I love Thailand. It holds a special […]
The Best Walking Tours in Athens
Updated: 6/21/2023 | June 21, 2023 There once was a time when Athens was considered the most overrated capital in Europe. But that was before the 2004 Olympics. The Greek government got itself in order for just long enough to clean up and renovate this ancient metropolis. It added subway lines and a better connection […]
Athens Travel Guide
Athens, founded in 508 BC, is a gigantic city that sprawls over 1,131 square miles (2,929 square kilometers) and is home to over 3 million people. There are over 5,000 years of history in Athens and you’ll find some of the largest collections in the world of Greek ruins and artifacts here. But I’ll be […]
How to Spend Your Time in New Orleans
Last Updated: 4/11/24 | April 11th, 2024 New Orleans. NOLA. The Big Easy. A city by many names, all conjuring up the jovial “Laissez les bons temps rouler!” (“Let the good times roll!”) attitude the city is famous for. New Orleans is filled with Creole and Cajun food, live jazz, street performers, history, beautiful architecture, […]
The Best Tour Companies in Italy
Last Updated: 7/4/23 | July 4th, 2023 Italy is home to incredible food (give me all the gnocchi and wine), rolling green hills, cultivated vineyards, stunning lakes and mountains, a long rich history dating back thousands of years, and a welcoming culture. It is one of the most dynamic countries in the world and will […]
Where to Stay in NYC: The Best Neighborhoods for Your Visit
Last Updated: 3/7/24 | March 7th, 2024 Trying to find accommodation in New York City can be a painstaking process given the large number of hotels and neighborhoods to stay in. This is a city of over 10 million people. It’s massive and there is a lot of choice. As someone who spent years living […]
8 Ways to Choose the Perfect Tour Company
Group tours are usually synonymous with big buses and camera-clicking tourists racing through a country. It’s about being taken to tourist destinations, cheesy attractions, inauthentic restaurants, and a whole host of other non-authentic travel experiences. That idea of tours being bad is an old and outdated perception. These days tour groups have become more adept […]
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. […]
Where to Stay in Rome: The Best Neighborhoods for Your Visit
Last Updated: 4/4/24 | April 4th, 2024 Rome is a city that sparks a thousand mental images. From ancient structures like the Colosseum or the Pantheon, to the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain, to the Vatican — not to mention mountains of pasta and other delicious food — it has it all. But planning a […]
Road-Tripping New England: My Suggested Itinerary
Last Updated: 4/5/24 | April 5th, 2024 I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: The United States is made for road trips. With its bustling cities, rugged national parks, and delicious eats, the sheer size and diversity of this country never cease to amaze me. I’ve road-tripped the USA five times, spending a […]