Visiting the Paris Catacombs: Know Before You Go [2025]

Visiting the Paris Catacombs: Know Before You Go [2025]

Ready for eerie tunnels, skull-lined walls, and learning an important chapter of Parisian dark history? Let’s head down — 131 steps down, in fact, deep underneath the Montparnasse neighborhood to explore the depths of one of Paris’s most unique tourist attractions, the Paris catacombs. This blog post will help you explore the other side of Paris,…

Easy Guide to Visiting Petronas Towers: The Icon of KL’s Skyline

Easy Guide to Visiting Petronas Towers: The Icon of KL’s Skyline

The icon of Kuala Lumpur, the Petronas Towers are a jaw-dropping ode to architectural, a blend of Islamic design principles and Malaysia’s modern ambition. These twin towers aren’t just another skyscraper — they’ve made history many times. They’re actually still the world’s tallest twin towers! But once they once were the tallest buildings in the…

5 Best Cafes in Kuala Lumpur Center for Coffee Geeks (2025)

5 Best Cafes in Kuala Lumpur Center for Coffee Geeks (2025)

Beyond the skyscrapers and sparkling malls of Kuala Lumpur there are many clusters of peace: tucked away down a side street, you’ll often find a quiet cafe offering a respite for coffee lovers. This is not another collection of “Instagrammable cafes” with pretty interiors and mediocre, sugar-laden brews. Rather, this is a collection of cafes…

The 15 Best Villages & Towns in the Dolomites [2025]

The 15 Best Villages & Towns in the Dolomites [2025]

I’m a mountain lover through and through — I’ve seen quite a few spectacular ranges, from the Durmitor Range in Montenegro to the Pyrenees in Andorra to the Andes Mountains of Ecuador. But honestly? In my estimation, Italy’s Dolomite Alps are some of my favorite mountains in the entire world.  Sprawling across three northern regions…

Lanzarote Itinerary: How to Plan a 3 or 4 Day Lanzarote Road Trip

Lanzarote Itinerary: How to Plan a 3 or 4 Day Lanzarote Road Trip

Out of all the Canary Islands, Lanzarote is probably the most unique and striking. This is due in part to its arid, volcanic landscape and in other part to the impressive work of artist César Manrique, who designed several magnificent works aimed at creating harmony between nature, architecture, and art. I spent over three months…

Belize Itinerary: One Fun-Filled Week in Belize [2025 Update]

Belize Itinerary: One Fun-Filled Week in Belize [2025 Update]

Belize is one of my favorite countries for travel in Central America — it’s small enough that you can easily see the best of Belize in one week, perfect for a short getaway! In other Central American countries like Guatemala and Mexico, you’ll need at least two weeks at a bare minimum — and still just…

The Ultimate Lisbon to Algarve Road Trip: 13 Best Stops Along the Way!

The Ultimate Lisbon to Algarve Road Trip: 13 Best Stops Along the Way!

If golden sand beaches with white houses painted with pops of color propped off on cliffsides is your jam… the Algarve is truly a dream come true for you.  Tucked away in the southernmost nook of Portugal, the secret of the Algarve has long-since been spilled… but that doesn’t make an Algarve road trip any…

Cannes Itinerary: Make the Most of 2 Days in Cannes [2025]

Cannes Itinerary: Make the Most of 2 Days in Cannes [2025]

Most famous for its Cannes Film Festival, this charming French Riviera small town has grown a larger-than-life name recognition. But it’s so much more than this annual festival! After the star power of the festival has faded, charming Cannes remains a refined and sophisticated — but less frenetic — place to spend a few days…

The Ultimate 10 Day Coastal Maine Road Trip Itinerary [2025]

The Ultimate 10 Day Coastal Maine Road Trip Itinerary [2025]

I’ve been lucky enough to live within a 30-minute drive of the coast everytime i’ve lived in the U.S. As a California Bay Area native, I consider Big Sur and the Sonoma Coast extensions of my backyard — so you could certainly say I have high standards when it comes to coastal road trips. But…