My first experience with dark tourism happened on a party bus tour around Europe, of all things. Our schedules were planned out for us, there was drinking and little sleep involved, and plenty of fun times to be had. But there was also a shifting point on that trip. There […]
Many people (myself included, before I started to research an itinerary for my South America trip) assume that La Paz is the capital of Bolivia. It is after all the largest Bolivian city and the largest centre in the country for commerce, finance and industry. It’s also where the government seat […]
Earlier this year I was introduced to the Philippines for the very first time. Now totally smitten with these islands and their people, here are my five top reasons why you should push the Philippines right to the top of your travel list. #1 – The people Filipinos have to […]
While Rio de Janeiro is one of South America’s most popular tourist hotspots, a lot of misinformation about the Cidade Maravilhosa (Marvelous City) still exists. If you want to arrive in-the-know instead of making an embarrassing blunder with Cariocas (Rio residents), check out the following responses to common misconceptions. […]
Most tourists think of the Black Sea when they think of a holiday in Bulgaria. The Black Sea is indeed great for a beach holiday, but there is over-development in some parts, and it it almost feels like it is about to become the ‘Benidorm’ of Bulgaria! I recently spent […]
The Pacific Northwest has been on everyone’s mind recently. Instagram accounts of moody landscapes and lush green forests have created a mania around this little corner of the States. Having been in Oregon for five months now and fitting in as many road trips as possible, I’ve realized it’s even better than the […]
Los Angeles is one of the largest cities on the West Coast, and as the home of Hollywood and some of the wealthiest neighborhoods in the country, it is certainly a location that has some interesting and often quirky places to visit. Exploring The Theme Parks Of LA There are […]
Heading to Vancouver? We recently spent a quick 48 hours in the city and got our fill of good food and drink. We share some of our favourite spots and hope you’ll try some of them on your next trip to Vancouver. The Foundation A vegetarian/vegan restaurant that caters to […]
At the heart of Argentina, in the souls of all the people, is an immense love for the tango dance. You’ll find it happening on the street corners, in the subways, and in restaurants. It’s as if the locals’ emotions are expressed in dance! It’s in their blood! Don’t Miss […]
One of the better online photo communities out there is National Geographic’s Your Shot. It’s a unique site with 600,000+ members to whom editors assign biweekly photo projects covering topics like “The Pool” and “Bright Ideas in Action.” While it’s best to go out and shoot new material for the assignments, you can also participate by uploading something […]
Among budget travelers, Europe has a feared reputation for being prohibitively expensive. On my first visit to the continent – Rome, Italy – I was concerned about how the notoriously high prices would affect my “value travel” budget, and hoped it wouldn’t put a damper on my experience. Wow, was […]
Located in the North East of Italy, the Adriatic Coast is one of the most beautiful parts of the country, where you will find wonderful beaches and charming towns that are ideal destinations for those looking for a relaxing European break. While some of the most famous destinations such as […]
