Svalbard in Winter: What to Know + 17 Fun Things to Do [2026 Update]

Svalbard in Winter: What to Know + 17 Fun Things to Do [2026 Update]

Endless nights livened up by candles and string lights underneath a galaxy of stars and streaking auroras. Pastel blue light washing over snow-capped mountains with not a tree in sight. Brilliant sun shining day and night above snow-covered tundras, pristine nature marred only by a few snowmobile tracks showing the path to adventure. Believe it…

21 Unique Things to Do in Belize [Updated for 2026]

21 Unique Things to Do in Belize [Updated for 2026]

For a tiny country, Belize punches well above its weight. Its Caribbean coastline is home to the second-largest coral reef in the world (after the Great Barrier Reef). Meanwhile, its lush inland is filled with dense jungle full of caves, swimming holes, and rivers. Also, Belize is a true melting pot, reflecting in the language,…

The 21 Best Warm European Destinations in January [for 2026]

The 21 Best Warm European Destinations in January [for 2026]

New Year, new you, new holiday destinations, anyone? If you’re looking to escape the more frigid clutches of other parts of Europe, don’t worry! Lovely warm European destinations in January are usually never more than a few hours’ plane ride away. Plus, prices for these Europe vacation spots in January are usually lower than they…

Koh Kood Travel Guide: Things to Do & Where to Stay on Trat’s Best Island

Koh Kood Travel Guide: Things to Do & Where to Stay on Trat’s Best Island

When I heard there was an out-of-the-way Thai island with relatively few visitors and Maldivian turquoise blue waters… I didn’t have to think twice. I knew what my next Thai island destination was: Koh Kood. And then that expanded outwards and I found myself planning an extended two-week trip around visiting the Trat islands: namely, Koh…

Belize Packing List: What to Bring & Wear [For Female Travelers]

Belize Packing List: What to Bring & Wear [For Female Travelers]

With a subtropical climate that makes visiting Belize relatively easy year-round, packing for Belize isn’t extremely difficult to do. The temperatures stay relatively similar year-round, with an average high of 84° F (29°C), and temperatures as low as 60°F (16°C) possible at night, in the more “wintery” part of the year (December-March). Since I was usually escaping…

6 Incredible Eco Lodges in Belize For All Budgets

6 Incredible Eco Lodges in Belize For All Budgets

If you’re into sustainable tourism, it’s likely that staying in a jungle eco lodge in is high on your bucket list. While there are some places that are known for their eco lodges, like Peru’s Amazon lodges, Belize is a big up-and-comer when it comes to upscale jungle lodges! I stayed in a wonderful Belize…

Victoria House: The Best Boutique Hotel in Belize

Victoria House: The Best Boutique Hotel in Belize

Belize may be best known for its Mayan ruins, adventurous jungle escapes, and vibrant marine life, but if you’re looking to punctuate your time in the water with a little land-based luxury, Victoria House on Ambergris Caye is the place to do it. This palm-shaded paradise is an easy place to unwind, a place where…

Table Rock Lodge: Staying At Belize’s Most Sustainable Eco Lodge

Table Rock Lodge: Staying At Belize’s Most Sustainable Eco Lodge

Off a dusty road a few miles out of the town of San Ignacio, Belize, you’ll find the beautiful Table Rock Lodge. This charming eco lodge in Belize is this nature-loving girl’s kind of place. You arrive to orange orchards, only to be greeted by rescue donkeys nibbling the grass around it. Cabañas are nestled…

San Pedro or Caye Caulker: Which Belize Island is Right for You?

San Pedro or Caye Caulker: Which Belize Island is Right for You?

Given the mega-popularity of my post on all the amazing things there are to do in Belize, I get countless requests from people to help them plan their Belize vacation. Probably the most frequent question I am asked is which island is better for a first-time traveler to Belize: San Pedro or Caye Caulker? I’ve…