After being stricken with altitude sickness and spectacularly failing to climb Mt. Fuji in Japan in Japan, I was a woman defeated. Despite knowing that turning back was the right thing to do, I couldn’t shake the feeling of failure. So it became my personal mission – almost a grudge, even – to finally find and…
From the absolutely incredible street food to the mountain of wonderful easy day trips from Taipei thanks to their excellent public transit, there’s no shortage of things to do in Taipei. I stayed in Taipei for nearly two weeks and never got bored! Of course, most people have to maximize their vacation time, and so…
Planning to visit Taipei, Taiwan’s quirky capital city? Here are the best things to do while there!
Canals lined with colorful houses, cafés oozing with hygge, and the beating heart of the happiest nation on Earth: Copenhagen just breathes with life. Travelers from around the world flock to admire Copenhagen’s colorful architecture around the city center – and not just Nyhavn, its most famous row of candy-colored houses. We found beautiful houses nearly…
The City of Love has so much to see and so many delicious foods to try. If you have a sweet tooth, you have to take a macaron class in Paris. When it comes to French cuisine, duck confit, and cassoulet are must-try dishes. Still, no Parisian meal is complete without a macaron (or five)…
Is there any country where the road trip is more iconic than in the United States? Think beyond just classic Route 66 with these epic road trip itineraries all over the country. Here are 25 epic US road trip itineraries with suggested stops and sights that cover virtually every part of America, as contributed by…
Off the coast of Honduras lies the Bay Islands, and among them, Utila — a beloved destination for backpackers, divers, and divers-to-be. This gem in the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System is a paradise for divers, snorkelers, and beachgoers alike. While it’s most known for its vibrant reefs teeming with marine life, Utila also has white…
Stretching 37 miles long but a mere 5 miles wide, Roatan is a long and spread out island that is deceptively large and difficult to access with public transit. With its hilly landscape, turquoise-lined coast, and dense forests, driving through Roatan is beautiful — at least, it is when you aren’t trying to squeeze through…
The best wetsuit is the one you’ll reach for time and again. After freezing my butt off while diving in Cozumel in my 3 mm suit, I realized that 3mm wasn’t going to cut it for repetitive scuba diving on longer dive trips — even in warm water like the Caribbean. I run cold, and I…
