Your first visit to Svalbard may seem a bit daunting – located midway between Norway and the North Pole, this remote Norwegian island is a land of extreme climate, glaciers […]
The 11 best places to visit in Guatemala
The epicenter of Mayan culture in Central America, Guatemala is renowned for its dramatic volcanoes, black-sand beaches, remarkable biodiversity, historic Spanish cities, thriving Mayan communities and the stunning ruins of […]
The future of ethical elephant tourism in Thailand
My most shameful moment as a traveler occurred in Thailand. On my first backpacking trip at the age of 20, I sought out an elephant sanctuary in the Golden Triangle […]
13 essential things to know before visiting Costa Rica
Adrenaline-pumping activities, pristine beaches, untamed forests, show-stopping wildlife and a culture of welcoming visitors all serve to make Costa Rica an irresistible destination for adventurous travelers. In 2019, Costa Rica […]
Top 10 weird and wonderful USA roadside attractions
There is a sense of humor around every corner when you’re driving in the USA. How else to explain those wacky, way-out-in-left-field roadside attractions you’ll stumble upon? Sculptures made of […]
How to travel to the Caribbean during hurricane season
Winter, spring, summer or fall – it’s never a bad time to visit the Caribbean. While summer ushers in the Caribbean’s hurricane season, the increase in rainfall usually yields deals […]
The best places to visit in September 2024
September is a superb time to hit the road. The great shoulder season of travel offers prime conditions for exploring a vast array of big-name destinations for food and drink, […]
The 7 best biking trails in and around Bozeman, Montana
Bozeman is renowned as one of the most liveable cities in the US, and a big part of that is its rugged beauty and how accessible it is to the […]
6 New Zealand road trips for wine, beaches and epic scenery
There might be no better way to explore New Zealand than by car or camper van. Since public transport is limited outside of cities, and since so much of what you’ll […]
Austin’s top 6 neighborhoods for staying close to the action
For a tiny frontier town that cropped up the year after Texas separated from Mexico, Austin sure has grown up. First the railroad came in 1871, then the University of […]