One of the most stunning hikes in Fiji is a relatively easy, extremely rewarding hike through the jungle to see three epic waterfalls on Taveuni, Fiji’s third largest island. On the rugged eastern side of Taveuni Island, you’ll have to get here with one of the rugged taxis that can handle the unpaved roads. It’s…
Want the best souvenir from a trip to Bali? Why not take an Ubud cooking class, where you learn all your favorite dishes from your trip! A Balinese cooking class is the ultimate way to bring memories of your vacation home, time and again, every time you pick up a knife. When you take a…
The icon and most enduring image people have of Puglia, charming Alberobello feels ripped out of the pages of a storybook. It’s ticking all the Puglia boxes, with ancient olive trees and rolling hills. And the beauty of the landscape is the perfect backdrop for the town’s unique draw: the stone, white-washed trulli dwellings that…
Well, I’ve done it; I’ve found the most beautiful place in all of the Caribbean. No, not one of the St.’s where the paparazzi are always snapping photos of celebrities. Nor the Bahamas where Instagrammers snap pics of themselves with swimming pigs or swarming nurse sharks Nor even Richard Branson’s private island (think my invite…
Amongst its impressive collection of hikes, the Lavena Coastal Walk stands up to the test as one of the best hikes in Taveuni to explore the island’s lush, jungly side and truly understand why it’s nicknamed “The Garden Island” of Fiji. With its rich volcanic soil, the island of Taveuni is home to lush rainforests…
The Blue Ridge Parkway is one of the most picturesque roads in the USA, perfect to drive in the spring, summer, or fall. If coming in the fall, expect to not be the only one! Many people come to enjoy the fall foliage, some of the best in the USA. On this Blue Ridge Parkway…
A scorching hot, volcanic landscape in the middle of the ocean doesn’t seem like the most hospital landscape for winemaking — and it’s not — yet somehow, Lanzarote winemaking perseveres and endures. The fury of past volcanic eruptions have cooled, creating a unique mineral-rich volcanic landscape that gives all its wines a unique terroir, distinct…
With every curve in the road, driving Provence offers a panorama of scenic views in a rainbow of colors. From the deep purple of lavender fields to the canary yellow of summer sunflowers to the turquoise waters of its lakes and rivers, Provence is full of natural and man-made wonders. And traversing it by car…
Barcelona is a lively city with so many incredible sides to it, but if you have extra time, I strongly suggest getting out of the city and exploring a bit more of the Catalonian surroundings. Whether that’s taking a day trip to lovely Girona or Besalú or exploring the mountainous area of Montserrat and its…
