The motto of Caye Caulker may be go slow – but the marine life doesn’t seem to have gotten the memo, because as soon as you submerge underneath the waters, a riotous whirl of colors – – fish and coral and seagrass — await you. Beyond the reef fish and beautiful coral, you’re also all-but-guaranteed…
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…
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…
Seeing the Northern lights is a true bucket list must, and the part of Norway north of the Arctic Circle is one of the best places in the world to tick it off your list! You can just as easily see the Northern Lights elsewhere in Northern Europe, like Swedish hotels or Finland glass igloos…
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…
Taking a day trip to the rugged, icy landscape of the breathtaking Korouoma Canyon is one of the best ways to spend a winter day in Rovaniemi. This deep canyon goes up to 130 meters (427 feet) at its deepest point, stretching 30 kilometers long with beautiful views all along its length. So be prepared…
Bratislava in winter is an underrated delight! Here’s what to do for a wintry, festive visit.