The Albanian Riviera: Where to Find the Most Gorgeous Albanian Beaches
Some of the most stunning beaches in Europe are its cheapest and least crowded.
Volcano Boarding in Leon: A Supposedly Fun Thing I’ll Never Do Again
While Nicaragua is not a tourist hot spot quite yet, there is one thing it’s well-known for: volcano boarding down Cerro Negro, Central America’s youngest volcano located a short distance from León. There are many companies that offer volcano boarding tours, typically for $25 to $30. Bigfoot Hostel is one of the better-known operators, thanks…
6 Adventurous Things to Do in Svalbard
Welcome to another installation of Offbeat Travel, featuring out of the way, lesser known travel destinations that other intrepid travel bloggers have visited. Now let me pass the mic to LC of Birdgehls, sustainable travel extraordinaire and Nordic country enthusiast, so she can introduce you to the northernmost town on earth – Longyearbyen, Svalbard. Svalbard…
Glamping in a Yurt in Utah Underneath the Milky Way
Is it weird that my dream house is all one room, located 45 minutes away from civilization, and has no electricity or running water? … If you answered yes, I’ll show myself the door. If you’re my yurt kindred spirit, this one’s for you. This yurt in Utah is everything I’ve been dreaming of. We…
The Valley of Fire and Grand Canyon by Helicopter in Vegas
Whatever you have at the top of your bucket list, give it a nudge to make room for one of the best experiences I’ve ever had: seeing the Grand Canyon by helicopter with 5 Star Helicopter Tours. Words aren’t sufficient to describe the feeling of seeing the most beautiful and iconic landmark in all of…
17 Reasons Why Utah Is Pretty Much Another Planet
I’ll admit it: prior to going to Utah, my knowledge of the state was entirely gained from South Park parodies of Mormons. But this state, with its five national parks — the third most national parks in a single state after California and Alaska — and countless under the radar state parks and hidden hikes,…
The Magic of the Blue Eye, Albania (Syri i Kalter) and How to Get There
The Blue Eye is one of the most beautiful sights in Southern Albania and an easy day trip from Saranda. Conveniently, the Blue Eye in Albania is also right on the way to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Gjirokastra (also written Gjirokastër), Berat’s twin city. It’s quite easy to see both the Blue…
Exploring the Wines of Turkey in Bodrum
Let me set the stage for you. You’re in a beautiful port town, overlooking a harbor of hundreds of boats and yachts bobbing in the Mediterranean. Reaching out into the sea is a castle from the early 1400s. In the distance, next to the setting sun, you can see the Greek island of Kos. There’s…
10 Jaw-Dropping California Hikes You Can’t Miss
Growing up in California, it’s easy to take how beautiful the state is for granted. But the longer I’ve been living away from home (11 years now, more than a third of my life), the more I’ve come to appreciate just how beautiful and diverse the state is. With a land mass just about the…
