Obsidian black sand beaches, hundred-foot tall waterfalls, canopy-covered mountain peaks: there’s no shortage of beauty on the island of Tahiti. … And that’s not counting Tahiti’s pristine coral reefs and the amazing variety of marine life they shelter. While many people skip over Tahiti in favor of more popular islands of Tahiti such as Bora…
No trip to Italy would be complete without a visit to Venice, the aptly-named City of Water. From its scenic canals to its trademark gondolas to its breathtaking Gothic architecture, Venice is truly unlike any other place in the world Not to mention, their approach to cooking is different than other Italian regions, including its…
While the island — a long, thin island shaped like a parenthesis — may look small, there’s a deceptive amount of things to do in Roatán, the most bustling of Honduras’ Bay Islands. Roatán is a busy cruise port, and many people visit Roatán as part of a Western Caribbean cruise line stop — but…
Beloved for its marvelous architecture, captivating history, rich culture and world-famous wine, Bordeaux is the perfect destination in France for a weekend getaway. Though to be honest, you could easily spend a week or more in Bordeaux — once you’ve visited, it keeps calling you back again and again, because it captures your heart easily….
The two largest of the Bay Islands in Honduras, Roatan and Utila, are both fantastic destinations for their diving, beaches, and laidback vibes. Roatan is typically people’s first port of call in Honduras, as Roatan has the international airport. Roatan is the destination for all international flights, as well as domestic flights from the mainland…
Let me start with a little story about the first time I visited Shenandoah National Park. It was at the end of a road trip through East Coast national parks and, not knowing any better, I’d only planned one day for Shenandoah. Somehow, I’d come up with this idea that Shenandoah was a drive-through park,…
Zion National Park was the last stop on my Mighty 5 road trip last January, but if I’d only known how much I would fall in love with this place, I probably would have raced right over first thing instead of waiting! Mind you, I had the luxury of going in the heart of winter…
Home to the largest international airport in Switzerland, Zurich is a city that is frequented by many but explored by few. Many people look at Zurich as simply a stepping stone to their next stop on their Swiss itinerary and don’t actually take the time to explore what the city has to offer… including me!…
The City of Love has so much to see and so many delicious foods to try. If you have a sweet tooth, you have to take a macaron class in Paris. When it comes to French cuisine, duck confit, and cassoulet are must-try dishes. Still, no Parisian meal is complete without a macaron (or five)…
