Svalbard in Winter: What to Know + 17 Fun Things to Do [2026 Update]

Svalbard in Winter: What to Know + 17 Fun Things to Do [2026 Update]

Endless nights livened up by candles and string lights underneath a galaxy of stars and streaking auroras. Pastel blue light washing over snow-capped mountains with not a tree in sight. Brilliant sun shining day and night above snow-covered tundras, pristine nature marred only by a few snowmobile tracks showing the path to adventure. Believe it…

How to Visit the Taipei 101 (Complete Guide for 2026 Visitors!)

How to Visit the Taipei 101 (Complete Guide for 2026 Visitors!)

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…

21 Unique Things to Do in Belize [Updated for 2026]

21 Unique Things to Do in Belize [Updated for 2026]

For a tiny country, Belize punches well above its weight. Its Caribbean coastline is home to the second-largest coral reef in the world (after the Great Barrier Reef). Meanwhile, its lush inland is filled with dense jungle full of caves, swimming holes, and rivers. Also, Belize is a true melting pot, reflecting in the language,…

ATM Cave Tour: 15 Things to Know Before You Book [2026]

ATM Cave Tour: 15 Things to Know Before You Book [2026]

Deep in a cave in Belize’s interior jungle in Cayo District, not far from San Ignacio, you’ll find a sacred Mayan burial site inside a cave, where the remains of 14 human sacrifices have been found. To get there, you’ll have to swim through cold waters (aided by a rope if you’re not a confident swimmer),…

7-Day Belize Itinerary: One Fun-Filled Week in Belize [2026]

7-Day Belize Itinerary: One Fun-Filled Week in Belize [2026]

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…