Of all Bulgaria’s top tourist attractions, Rila Monastery figures highly on that list. And yes, it’s absolutely worth the hype. In fact, it actually may not be hyped enough, in my opinion. Tucked into the piney Rila Mountains, its Eastern Orthodox architecture stands out against the nature it’s hiding in: classic striped arches, jewel-toned frescoes,…
If you’re landing at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, you’re actually quite a ways out of the city and you’ll need to make your way there. Most hotels are about 25-30 kilometers away from the airport. Taxis, buses, and private transfers are all your standard options, but in-the-know travelers in Southeast Asia often find…
Trang An is one of those places you see and immediately imagine yourself there amongst the quiet, glassy water, jungle-covered karsts, all with a misty, otherworldy feel to the atmosphere. And in a way, yes, Trang An is just like it’s photographed. But with that beauty comes its popularity, and therefore, you won’t be alone….
A story of sunsets, camels, and sexual perverts in the Sahara Desert.
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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…
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The Finger Lakes region in New York is made up of 11 lakes, each stunning in its own right. And with so many areas to explore and choose from — each lake having its own attractions, wineries, food scenes, and natural wonders — you’ll need to tackle a Finger Lakes road trip carefully, especially if…
A tiny town of just 400 people, Hólmavík is creeping onto the tourism scene as a quiet highlight of the Westfjords. The Westfjords in general is also growing its visitor numbers, offering an interesting solution to the overtourism issue along Iceland’s South Coast. Hugging the scenic Steingrímsfjörður, Hólmavík is a charming and unique town, most…
One of my favorite towns in the Westfjords is Hólmavík, one of the first towns you’ll approach if you’re coming from the Northern edge of the RIng Road if you’re driving counterclockwise (the most common circumnavigation route). For me, it came at the end of a week in Western Iceland and the Westfjords and it…
It’s no secret that Iceland has some issues with overtourism. When I spent a week in Iceland, I admit I was a little nervous to come – afraid I was contributing to their massive overtourism issue with my mere presence. As I spent 8 days road-tripping through some of the lesser-known parts of Iceland, covering…
