How to Spend One Day in Madrid: Your Perfect Mini-Itinerary (2023 Update)

How to Spend One Day in Madrid: Your Perfect Mini-Itinerary (2023 Update)

Madrid is one of the most vibrant cities in the world, and if you’ve allotted yourself only one day in Madrid, you’ve got your work cut out for you. As the capital of Spain, Madrid is home to innumerable unique neighborhoods, countless dining opportunities, endless culture. In a word, Madrid is inexhaustible, and you’ll always…

5 Stunning Hikes with Waterfalls in Arizona

5 Stunning Hikes with Waterfalls in Arizona

The landscape in Arizona is ever-changing. Oases can be found in the middle of the desert, mountains seem to magically appear on the horizon, and the city landscape can quickly disappear into a fairytale forest. Among Arizona’s grandest landscapes lies hidden treasures: hundreds of turquoise waterfalls and crystal clear swimming holes waiting to be bathed…

How Much Does a Tahiti Trip Cost? My Moorea + Tahiti Budget Breakdown

How Much Does a Tahiti Trip Cost? My Moorea + Tahiti Budget Breakdown

Pristine turquoise waters, drastic coral reef landscapes teeming with wildlife, towering waterfalls and dramatic black sand beaches… The beautiful islands of Tahiti and Moorea seem like a dream reserved for a honeymoon, but honestly, it can be a trip like any other. The idea was sparked by seeing affordable plane tickets out of SFO when…

Tahiti Packing List: What to Pack for Tahiti’s Islands (Bora Bora, Moorea + More)

Tahiti Packing List: What to Pack for Tahiti’s Islands (Bora Bora, Moorea + More)

If you’re planning a tropical vacation to Tahiti and other French Polynesian islands like Moorea and Bora Bora, here’s a Tahiti packing list that will help! Whether you plan to just relax and chill in an overwater bungalow on a Bora Bora or Moorea getaway, or have a more active trip filled with water activities…

LGBTQ Travel in Tahiti: Lesbian & Gay Tahiti Travel Guide

LGBTQ Travel in Tahiti: Lesbian & Gay Tahiti Travel Guide

It’s a sad reality that LGTBQ couples have to think particularly carefully about their travel destinations when it comes to safety. Unfortunately, many otherwise idyllic places can be dangerous for queer people. Many typical ‘resort’ destinations are in countries in which LGBTQ identities or same-sex intimacy are policed and potentially punished. For example, countries like…

10 Dreamy French Polynesia Overwater Bungalows (Tahiti, Bora Bora & Beyond)

10 Dreamy French Polynesia Overwater Bungalows (Tahiti, Bora Bora & Beyond)

One item on many travelers’ bucket lists is staying in an overwater bungalow! While there are overwater villas all over the world, from the Caribbean to the Maldives to Panama to the South Pacific, the islands of Tahiti have some of the best overwater bungalows in the world. I mean, it shouldn’t come as a…

Snorkeling in Moorea: Best Tours & Snorkel Spots on the Island!

Snorkeling in Moorea: Best Tours & Snorkel Spots on the Island!

Colorful coral reefs visible through shallow waters, tropical fish darting in and out of protected coral gardens, rays and reef sharks swimming in water so clear you can see it from the boat: these are some of the things you’ll see while snorkeling in Moorea. I planned most of my trip to French Polynesia to…