I’ve been an avowed carry on traveler for as long as I can remember. I don’t know what I hate more, paying extra for my baggage or the extra steps of checking it in and then waiting what feels like an hour at baggage claim after my flight is over. That said… I’m not exactly…
Turquoise water crashing against white sand beaches fringed by palm trees, a vibrant metropolis with an incredibly diverse and vibrant food scene, stunning hikes with unbeatable views, and a landscape that will have you feeling like you’re in Jurassic Park… This is exactly what you get from a trip to Oahu, and it’s a place…
Rugged emerald spire-like mountains cascading into the turquoise sea, deep multicolored canyons rivaling Southwestern landscapes, waterfalls only visible by helicopter… sound like a dream? It is. And yet, it’s also a real place: the beautiful Hawaiian island of Kauai (written Kauaʻi in the Hawaiian language). Located nearly 3,000 miles from the American mainland, Kauai is…
Slovenia is a small European country tucked away in the Balkans, bordering Italy, Croatia, Hungary, and Austria. Despite its small size (it’s actually smaller than New Jersey!), the country has remarkable variety and exceptional beauty – from alpine peaks to rolling plains, from peaceful coasts to deep caves and roaring rivers. We spent two weeks…
If you’re a fan of underwater photography, I don’t need to explain nudibranchs to you. You probably already know the origins of their name — the Latin root of ‘nudi’ for naked and ‘branch’ for lungs, named for their exposed gills that flutter elegantly in the water. You probably already know that there are over…
Just a short drive from the main town of Somosomo on Taveuni, Fiji is one of the locals’ favorite spots: the Waitavala Water Slides. Don’t get it twisted with the name: this isn’t anything close to your average water slide! Rather, it’s a naturally occurring set of waterfalls that have created a flowing natural “chute”…
The road to Savulelele Waterfall, Fiji’s tallest, is long and remote: the kind of remote that makes you regret watching movies like Wrong Turn. But above all, it’s dusty. Reddish dust from the occasional car lingers in the air, coating your car like a layer of smoke as you traverse the slowly-rising road into the…
A salmon-pink castle, a charming castle, a city literally built in circles around it: what’s not to love about Eguisheim? Add on the fact that it’s part of the Alsace Wine Route, has some of the region’s most adorable half-timbered houses, and has its very own Christmas market with 30-odd stalls selling unique wares… yup,…
Immersing yourself in the beauty of the Douro Valley is best experienced through a stay at one of the quintas, the famed Douro Valley winery hotels. These traditional Portuguese wine estates offer more than just accommodation; you get to live and breathe the wine culture of the Douro Valley as these properties are also working…