In the south of Croatia facing on to the Adriatic Ocean, Dubrovnik is a city with a long history, and the view of the fortified walls as you approach the city shows that it has been an important location of power in the area for a long time. There is […]
With spectacular scenery and a population that welcomes tourists into the country, Thailand is certainly somewhere that has been on the radar of many tourists for a long time, and like many parts of South East Asia is a popular place for a motorcycling trip. Rentals in the country are […]
One of the things that I have written about several times over the years is how important being able to listen to music is for myself as a solo traveler, and there have been plenty of occasions when I have retreated from the world of travel to enjoy the tunes […]
When driving the road to Hana, you might think there wasn’t much more to do then stop here and there to look at waterfalls or do a hike (to a waterfall). That’s not the case, though — there’s much more to the road to Hana than epic waterfalls. Here are […]
The vibrant city of Dublin may be the first place most people think of when Ireland is mentioned but this gem of country offers a lot more than the capital. Ireland is home to some absolutely stunning spots, historic attractions, and an incredible coastline. Over eight million visitors traveled to […]
December is a good time for a gear post, because this is the month when we all buy each other stuff. And if your family is like mine, everyone is responsible for assembling their own wish list (and sometimes purchasing their own gifts). And if you travel full-time like me, […]
If you travel to Vancouver, you should try to plan a few extra days and head to Vancouver Island, too. An enjoyable hour and 40-minute ferry ride on BC Ferries from Horseshoe Bay will get you there. Afterwards, an easy drive up the Island Highway will take you to one of our favourite […]
I used to have a bit of an anti-desert bias. I grew up in Ohio and went to school in Vermont — both places with lots of trees, and well, lots and LOTS of water and particularly when I lived in Vermont, I regularly would take fall foliage tours around […]
Travel hacking is an easy way to earn loyalty rewards that can be redeemed for free or significantly reduced-cost travel. Our prior articles have shown you how to do it. However, there can be a dark side and you can occasionally encounter travel hacking problems. Here are some common issues: […]
Taking A Different Type Of Cruise To See The Northern Lights One of the most popular items to feature on the bucket list of many people is to see the Northern Lights, and in Northern Norway the Aurora Borealis is a relatively common sight in the night sky. The green, […]
(Happy belated Halloween, ya’ll.) In the middle of Palermo, Italy, there is a church full of dead bodies. Technically they are mummies, but I don’t know about you, when I think mummies, I think Egyptian and, um, you know, actually mummified. Like, wrapped up in stuff and probably buried with […]
Welcome to Volume 2 of Best Travel Videos Around! (Check out Volume 1 here if you missed it.) This is where I’ll share some of my favorite video finds from the past month or two. Because there’s just something about watching a great video that is so satisfying. And there […]
