Travel in the U.S., Europe, & Beyond.
Seeing the Northern lights is a true bucket list must, and the part of Norway north of the Arctic Circle is one of the best places in the world to tick it off your list! You can just as easily see the Northern Lights elsewhere in Northern Europe, like Swedish hotels or Finland glass igloos … Read more
Flashing aurora in brilliant hues of lime and fuchsia swirling overhead at night, glistening blue ice castles made of snow by day, dog sledding through frozen landscapes with fjords in the background, meeting Sami reindeer herders… I’m ready to re-book another ticket to Tromsø just writing that. Put simply, Tromsø in winter is one of … Read more
Deep green cathedral spires alternately bathing in sunlight and hiding behind misty puffs of cloud. Layers of canyon stacked one on top of another in a stunning array of colors. The impossibly blue and wild Pacific Ocean meeting hidden white sand beaches. Waterfalls only visible by helicopter, so many it is literally impossible to keep … Read more
Iceland in winter is a stunning land of icy waterfalls, glacier lagoons, ice caves, and colorful auroras dancing overhead. One of the more popular ways to see the Northern lights while in Iceland is to take a Northern lights tour — but personally, I’m of the opinion that staying in a Northern lights hotel is … Read more
Located in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, the Azores Islands are an unbelievable cluster of nine spectacular islands that seemingly arise out of nowhere, more than 1,000 miles away from Portugal. These geographic isolation of these islands mean that they are heavenly for several different species of whales, who often pass by the Azores … Read more
Deep in a cave in Belize’s interior jungle is a sacred Mayan burial site, where the remains of 14 human sacrifices have been found. To get there, you’ll have to swim through bracingly cold waters, wedge yourself between glimmering stalactites dripping down from the ceiling, and navigate using only a headlamp to see your way through … Read more
Tikal and Chichen Itza 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. This post was updated May 23, 2022 and … Read more
There’s nothing more incredible than seeing whales out in the wild, and Hawaii is one of the few places where you can see one of the most majestic whales of all: the marvelous humpback whale. These stunning whales migrate all the way from their feeding grounds in Alaska to bask, breed, and calve in the … Read more
Preparing for a hike can take some effort, from picking a trailhead that is the appropriate difficulty, to deciding how to dress and how to pack, to figuring out key safety information before your hike. Luckily, there is a wide variety of hiking apps out there that aim to make every part of the hiking … Read more