As a native Californian who spent 9 long winters shivering in New York City, I get it: sometimes, you just need to escape the cold and go visit one of the best warm weather destinations in the USA. And I’m of the opinion that January is actually the best time to escape to some of…
There are many ways to see the Northern lights in Norway: going on a husky sledding tour under the aurora, snowmobiling through the wilderness, sailing through a fjord, or the classic standby, going on a Northern lights chase in search of the perfect place to spot the Northern lights. But perhaps the best and most…
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The Float House is one of the most unique places to stay in Laos, situated on the (mostly) calm waters of the Nam Ou River. This river winds through Northern Laos, connecting a handful of waterside towns like Nong Khiaw and Muang Ngoi, before heading all the way to to Luang Prabang via a serpentine…
While there is so much to do in Taipei itself, one of the best things about traveling to Taipei is the sheer abundance of day trip possibilities there are in the region. The small town of Shifen with a train track running straight through it is one of the best-loved day trips from Taipei. It’s…
Long-term traveler who hates baggage fees? Learn how this cheap bastard fit everything in a 44L carry-on for five months and how you can do it, too!
The Riviera Maya is one of Mexico’s most enchanting stretches of coastline, drawing visitors of all kinds to this stunning beach-lined area of Quintana Roo. Technically, the Riviera Maya is the section of coastline that extends from 10 miles south of Cancún in the charming town of Puerto Morelos all the way down to Carrillo…
If you’re planning a trip to the Nordics in winter, you may be a little overwhelmed when it comes to what to pack for Lapland. Between the freezing cold weather and outdoor activities you’ll be doing, you’ll need to pack smartly in order to have a good time. You’ll need the right combination of clothing…
Note: Due to the ongoing war in Ukraine I don’t think this train journey is possible any longer; and if it is, I wouldn’t recommend it. However, in the spirit of honoring of this memorable trip that I took in 2018, I’ll keep this post as-is in hopes that, in the future, travelers can make…
Nicaragua was just made for bucket list adventures – with nearly 20 active volcanoes and two equally epic coastlines, it’s heaven on earth for the adventurous spirit. The icing on the cake? Nicaragua is one of the most affordable places to travel in all of North America, with budget-friendly hostels and lots of affordable things…
