Finland is a beautiful country. Home to epic mountains, scenic waterfalls, stunning fjords, plentiful saunas, and the chance to see the northern lights, it’s an incredible destination perfect for outdoorsy travelers and adventure lovers. Due to its out-of-the-way location and the fact that Finland is expensive, many travelers skip visiting the country when they explore […]
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Sailing the Whitsundays in Australia
Last Updated: 10/3/22 | October 3rd, 2022 Located off of Airlie Beach on Australia’s east coast, the Whitsunday Islands are a popular destination for travelers. Sailing here is one of those “must-do activities” in Australia. The most popular way to explore the islands is to take a multi-day sailing cruise. The tours typically last three days […]
Bordeaux Travel Guide
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 […]
Valencia Travel Guide
I first visited Valencia when I went to the famous La Tomatina festival in nearby Buñol. Valencia was just the city I was going to be sleeping in before and after the festival; I didn’t have any plans on spending much time there. However, after I wandered the streets, relaxed on the beach, stuffed my […]
A Contrarian View: Why Travel is Bad for the World
Travel is a good thing but, in the rush to get people to travel, we often over look the negative impact of it. Is too much travel a bad thing? Is there an argument to be made for traveling less? This post explores whether or not we are doing harm doing the thing we love the most.
Is Brazil Safe to Visit?
Last Updated: 3/12/24 | March 12th, 2024 Offering pristine nature and access to the Amazon rainforest, historic cities and colonial architecture, and lots of affordable food and activities, Brazil has some something for every traveler. But is it safe? Brazil has a reputation for being a rough-and-tumble destination, one where travelers need to be extra […]
The End (And a New Beginning)
Posted: 2/12/2022 | February 12th, 2022 This post has been in the works for the last six years. I’d write it, delete it, write it once more, only to delete it again. There just never seemed a right time to hit publish. As it so often does, life got in the way, destinations got backpacked, […]
14 Easy Tips to Always Find Cheap Flights
For most trips, airfare is the most expensive part of the trip. While prices for transatlantic flights have gone down in recent years, they can still put a sizeable dent in any travel budget. Whether you’re a budget solo traveler or a family looking to vacation abroad, finding a cheap flight deal can be what […]
Grape, Olive, Pig: Inside Spain’s Food Culture with Matt Goulding
Matt Goulding is the co-founder of one of my favorite travel websites, Roads and Kingdoms. In this interview, Matt discusses his new book about food in Spain called Grape Olive Pig and we talk about the intersection between food and travel.
Belgium Travel Guide
Belgium may be small (it’s one of the smallest countries in Europe) but when it comes to things to see and do it punches well above its weight. The country boasts over 1,000 breweries and Belgian brewers were some of the first in the world to perfect the beer-brewing process. And the country’s chocolate rivals […]
The 13 Best Things to Do in Iceland
Iceland is one of my favorite countries in the world and a place I regularly visit. Check out my favorite things to see and do in the country and get the low down on how to plan the ultimate visit! The locals are friendly, the nature is stunning, the exchange rate is the best in years, and the weather isn’t too cold.
The Best Things to Do and See in Brussels
Last Updated: 10/17/23 | October 17th, 2023 Brussels is the capital of Belgium and the de-facto capital of the European Union. A beautiful, charming city, at times it can feel a little stuffy, but it’s also a picturesque and historic destination with lots to offer visitors (especially foodies and history buffs). There have been people […]