I just keep returning to Helsinki in winter, and on my last visit, I finally checked out Suomenlinna. While the rest of Helsinki felt like it was beginning to defrost, winter still felt like it had its hold on Suomenlinna just a little bit longer, with frosty chunks of ice bobbing on the surface of…
Visiting Helsinki in March is like catching it a bit off-guard, halfway between its winter slow pace and its spring awakening. The snow and ice haven’t fully given up their grasp on the city, but it looks more and more out of place as the days get brighter and longer. While I sang my praises…
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New Year, new you, new holiday destinations, anyone? If you’re looking to escape the more frigid clutches of other parts of Europe, don’t worry! Lovely warm European destinations in January are usually never more than a few hours’ plane ride away. Plus, prices for these Europe vacation spots in January are usually lower than they…
When I heard there was an out-of-the-way Thai island with relatively few visitors and Maldivian turquoise blue waters… I didn’t have to think twice. I knew what my next Thai island destination was: Koh Kood. And then that expanded outwards and I found myself planning an extended two-week trip around visiting the Trat islands: namely, Koh…
In the Gers department of the region of Occitanie — the sprawling rural part of Western France that stretches toward Spain and French Basque Country — you’ll find the small town of Samatan. This lovely little village is best-known for two things, which are a bit interwined: its legendary Monday market and the foie gras…
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With a subtropical climate that makes visiting Belize relatively easy year-round, packing for Belize isn’t extremely difficult to do. The temperatures stay relatively similar year-round, with an average high of 84° F (29°C), and temperatures as low as 60°F (16°C) possible at night, in the more “wintery” part of the year (December-March). Since I was usually escaping…
If you’re into sustainable tourism, it’s likely that staying in a jungle eco lodge in is high on your bucket list. While there are some places that are known for their eco lodges, like Peru’s Amazon lodges, Belize is a big up-and-comer when it comes to upscale jungle lodges! I stayed in a wonderful Belize…
Tikal and Chichén Itzá tend to get all the glory when it comes to ruins. Guatemala and Mexico are just fame hogs like that! But deep in Belize’s jungle, about two hours out from the nearest large town, you’ll find pyramids just as impressive — and far less crowded. Because of the off the beaten…
Planning a visit to the lovely San Pedro, Belize? Here are all the best things to do on your trip!