Given the mega-popularity of my post on all the amazing things there are to do in Belize, I get countless requests from people to help them plan their Belize vacation. Probably the most frequent question I am asked is which island is better for a first-time traveler to Belize: San Pedro or Caye Caulker? I’ve…
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If you’re wondering whether visiting Rovaniemi in March will still give you the classic winter experience, I’m here to answer with a pretty strong yes — only that there are a few things you ought to keep in mind. From my experience, March is a bit of a transitional month in the Arctic. The region…
Close to the border with Guatemala, set deep in the wild tangle of jungle that is the interior of Belize, you’ll find the small town of San Ignacio. It’s a town that stole my heart almost right away. As a major jumping off point for exploring Belize’s Cayo District and jungle surroundings, San Ignacio is…
I can’t get the landscape of the Faroe Islands out of my mind, otherworldly in how the land goes from jagged green mountains to churning sea in what seems like an impossibly short distance. The only sign that these islands are habitable? The winding roads and the small, colorful houses that seem to cling onto…
Little Lekeitio in the Basque Country is one of my favorite hidden gems in all of Spain. Bilbao’s got the Guggenheim, San Sebastián’s got the foodie cred — but little beachside Lekeitio stole my heart. About an hour outside of the larger Basque cities of Bilbao and San Sebastián, this quiet coastal town is home…
When I was planning my trip to Laos, I fell in love with Nong Khiaw at first sight: its towering karst, winding Nam Ou River, and floating houses where you could stay on the water instantly had my changing my Laos itinerary to favor Northern Laos a lot more heavily. And then I learned about…
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From Christmas markets to splendid coffee houses, here are all the most incredible things to do in Vienna in winter!
Bratislava in winter is an underrated delight! Here’s what to do for a wintry, festive visit.
Formerly the world’s tallest building and still the most iconic building in Taipei, the Taipei 101 observatory deck is a must for any traveler to Taiwan. I didn’t go up the Taipei 101 on my first visit to Taiwan in 2018, and I regret it for years. So, I fixed my mistake on my return…
