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…
Ready to step off the earth and into a whole new planet? Staying in a Wadi Rum bubble dome hotel in the stunning Jordanian desert is closest thing you’ll find to waking up on Mars. Imagine this: after a day of exploring the alien-like landscapes of Wadi Rum — affectionately dubbed the Valley of the…
Slovenia is a small European country tucked away in the Balkans, bordering Italy, Croatia, Hungary, and Austria. Despite its small size (it’s actually smaller than New Jersey!), the country has remarkable variety and exceptional beauty – from alpine peaks to rolling plains, from peaceful coasts to deep caves and roaring rivers. We spent two weeks…
With every curve in the road, driving Provence offers a panorama of scenic views in a rainbow of colors. From the deep purple of lavender fields to the canary yellow of summer sunflowers to the turquoise waters of its lakes and rivers, Provence is full of natural and man-made wonders. And traversing it by car…
Europe is perfectly suited for road trips, with short distances between countries and distinct cultures and languages between each country. Get off the beaten path and explore some of Europe’s hidden gems!
If you’re traveling to the Azores, you’re in for the trip of a lifetime. There are so many incredible things to do in the Azores that I anticipate you’ll never experience a moment of boredom. It’s simply impossible to feel boredom in a place this beautiful, diverse, and intriguing. I spent three days driving the…
Obsidian black sand beaches, hundred-foot tall waterfalls, canopy-covered mountain peaks: there’s no shortage of beauty on the island of Tahiti. … And that’s not counting Tahiti’s pristine coral reefs and the amazing variety of marine life they shelter. While many people skip over Tahiti in favor of more popular islands of Tahiti such as Bora…
