England is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. While most travelers tend to stick to London (which is understandable as it’s a great city!), the rest of the region has a lot to offer and sees a fraction of the crowds. In fact, backpacking around England was one of the highlights […]
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The Best Walking Tours in Amsterdam
Last Updated: 9/12/2023 | September 12th, 2023 Amsterdam is one of my favorite cities in the world. I’ve been visiting it regularly for over a decade and even spent some time living there. It’s a city with a misunderstood reputation, often glossed over as simply a place to party and partake in the illicit Red […]
The 11 Best Things to See and Do in Israel
Posted: 03/05/20 | March 5th, 2020 Home to incredible historical and religious sites, the mineral-rich Dead Sea (which is also the lowest point on Earth), a lively nightlife, and a world-class food scene, Israel has a lot to offer visiting travelers. Though a small country that doesn’t take too long to drive around, there’s just […]
Helsinki Travel Guide
Helsinki is one of the most underrated capitals in Europe. Many people make it to Copenhagen or Stockholm but skip over this beautiful city since it’s a bit off the Scandinavian tourist trail. Compared to its neighbors, Helsinki never seems to get the love it deserves. But it’s definitely worth taking the time to see. […]
The Best Walking Tours in New Orleans
Last Updated: 11/22/23 | November 22nd, 2023 New Orleans is dedicated to fun. Or, as they like to say here: laissez les bons temps rouler (let the good times roll)! Founded in 1718 as part of a French colony, New Orleans has a long and complicated history. Following the Civil War and the Emancipation Proclamation, […]
How to Spend Three Days in Helsinki
Last Updated: 5/22/23 | May 22nd, 2023 When it comes to visiting Northern Europe, most travelers aim for Copenhagen, Stockholm, and occasionally Oslo (if they can afford it). Maybe they visit the cities in between, like Malmö and Gothenburg too. But they often stop there. Admittedly, Helsinki is off the standard “Scandinavian tourist trail.” The […]
Munich Travel Guide
Munich, the largest city in southern Germany and the capital of Bavaria, is famous for its annual beer festival, Oktoberfest. But there’s a lot more to visiting Munich than drinking steins of beer. The city is host to a beautiful historic city center, an old castle, large parks and gardens, hearty German food, and beer […]
Phuket Travel Guide
Phuket is one of the most popular destinations in Thailand. The island is the biggest in the country and boasts a wide range of beaches as well as a vibrant nightlife and large expat scene. Backpacking, partying, coming to learn Muay Thai, lounging at the resorts — Phuket is one of those places that has […]
Granada Travel Guide
Granada is a city rich with history, spectacular architecture, and a mix of cultures and influences dating back to the Romans and the Moors. Here, culture, art, and architecture from North Africa and Europe collide. I loved my time in Granada. There are countless museums, monuments, and statues worth seeing and exploring, which are perfect […]
Los Angeles Travel Guide
Los Angeles is the second-largest city in the United States and the largest city in California. It is a sprawling metropolis full of movie stars, aspiring actors, musicians, surfers, and lots and lots of traffic. Los Angeles takes some getting used to. It’s a love/hate city for most people. When I first visited Los Angeles, […]
The Science of Wanderlust
What drives some of us to forsake the comforts of home and explore the world? Is there a scientific explanation for why some of us are slaves to our wanderlust, while others are dead set on staying put? In this post, science and travel writer Kayt Sukel explores whether or not DNA is the answer to why some of us have an insatiable sense of wanderlust.
Traveling the World Blind: An Interview with Dan
Dan is a 31-year-old traveler from Canada who travels with a visual impairment. Legally blind, he shares his tips, tricks, and advice for how he travels to different countries as well as resources you can use if you are visually impaired.