Travel in the U.S., Europe, & Beyond.
Picture a gorgeous hilltop city tucked between the smaller foothills, standing out against the Sicilian landscape. Better yet, it’s close to busier, popular tourist spots on the island like Siracusa (Syracuse) and Catania — yet it’s nice and quiet. For those reasons (and more), I visited Ragusa on one of my trips around Sicily and … Read more
Peschiera del Garda may just be the most impressive town on Lake Garda — and that’s saying something! The town itself is developed on a set of small islands located at the River Mincio’s outlet from the lake. But perhaps even more beautifully, it features incredibly well-preserved Venetian fortifications spread across these islets. I visited … Read more
A salmon-pink castle, a charming castle, a city literally built in circles around it: what’s not to love about Eguisheim? Add on the fact that it’s part of the Alsace Wine Route, has some of the region’s most adorable half-timbered houses, and has its very own Christmas market with 30-odd stalls selling unique wares… yup, … Read more
Colmar is possibly the most picturesque town in Alsace — a high distinction in a region that counts Riquewihr, Strasbourg, Kayserberg, Obernai, and Eguisheim amongst its neighbors. With its half-timbered colorful houses, its labyrinth of alleyways, its canal, its artisan shops, not to mention its cute cafés and rustic eateries, Colmar really looks like a … Read more
Nestled amidst the snow-kissed peaks, churning rivers, and awe-inspiring vistas lies the enchanting town of Big Sky, Montana — a lovely escape from the crowds that promises unforgettable winter escapades. The town of Big Sky in winter is recognized for its prime skiing, and in summer, it’s known for being a haven for fly fishing … Read more
As the snow blankets Jackson Hole each winter, people from around the world start to arrive, eager to delve into its renowned skiing and snowboarding. Long a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts, as well as a beloved home base for people visiting Grand Teton or Yellowstone in winter, Jackson Hole in winter has fun … Read more
One of the most memorable places I’ve ever visited in my 60-something countries of travel was my trip to Abisko in the winter of 2016. It was before I was even blogging, but visiting Swedish Lapland in winter all covered in snow still remains one of the top travel highlights of the last decade or … Read more
I think I found the most relaxing island in the Caribbean. An island where day drinking is the local sport, and aspirations of sitting in an inner tube while working your way through a bucket of beer are considered 100% valid. An island where locals chastize you for walking too fast, where the smoky smell of … Read more
Deep in the Belizean jungle close to the border with Guatemala is the beautiful small town of San Ignacio, a town that stole my heart almost right away. A major jumping off point for exploring Belize’s tropical jungle interior, San Ignacio is rather small but still has several interesting things to do in town, including … Read more