Vung Tau strikes a balance you don’t find much in Vietnam: laid-back beach town and booming city that’s distinctly Vietnamese. It’s got amazing food, walkable neighbourhoods, and spectacular city-meet…
Have you heard of Hat Yai? For most, it’s a mandatory transit point in Southern Thailand when heading to Malaysia. However, very few travelers stick around to actually explore it. More than ten years…
To travellers in Ecuador, Quito is affectionately known as The Vortex, because all roads seem to lead to this mountain city. Every transport connection into the country, from the sierra, the jungle or…
Riding into Granada on my motorbike felt like arriving in a real-life postcard. After days of exploring Nicaragua’s quieter landscapes, suddenly finding myself surrounded by horse-drawn carriages, col…
Is Holafly Plans worth it? My honest review of the global eSIM after using it during a year abroad, including pricing, unlimited data, coverage and more. The post Holafly Plans Review (2026): Is This…
Yes, you need an eSIM for Italy — even though Italy is one of the more digitally advanced countries in Europe. Between the narrow medieval streets of Rome and Naples, the winding mountain roads of the…
As our boat rocked its way into a small snorkelling bay on Isla Grande, ‘La Playita’, Pablo Escobar’s alleged Caribbean hideaway, came into view from behind towering palms. I hadn’t come to The Rosari…
One of the toughest choices I made on Colombia’s Caribbean coast was where to stay to enjoy the best of Parque Tayrona. So tough that I decided to hop around hostels in three of the most popular surro…
Buenos Aires announces itself through its streets more than through any landmark. In Palermo, jacaranda trees drop violet petals onto cafe tables tended by tuxedoed waiters as conversations stretch lo…
Bandung is not the city in Java that most tourists would plan their trip around. That distinction easily goes to Yogyakarta, which is home to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites — including Borobudur, t…
The first time I travelled through Java I honestly skipped past Malang entirely. Like many backpackers, I had booked an all-in-one tour from Yogyakarta all the way to the volcanoes of Mt. Bromo and Mt…
If you go above Lima to strike out at Peru’s lesser-visited North, chances are that you will visit Trujillo. Far from a transit stop, Peru’s third largest city is a destination in its own right. The c…
Travel solo over 60 and gain confidence, discover personal strength and the many benefits of your maturity. Solo travel for seniors is great! The post Travel Solo Over 60: Mature, Strong, and Confiden…
Culinary travel is my kind of travel. Here's how I do it, with my best tips for food and wine travel planning. The post Culinary Travel: How to Plan the Most Delicious Solo Trip appeared first on Solo…
Heather Markel is a Travel Reset Catalyst. In this interview, she shares how she helps people realize the transformational power of travel. The post How to Transform Your Life with a Travel Reset appe…
From the deep waters of the Sognefjord to the steep mountain railway at Flåm, this spectacular journey took me from Bergen through the heart of Norway's fjord country. The post Norway In A Nutshell: C…
July was a VERY busy month. This month I ricocheted from the city of Prague to the lavender fields of Provence to the green cliffs of Ireland to a concert swelling with thousands of people in bald cap…
While some people are afraid that solo travel may be lonely, I have no such fear. Here are just a few stories of people I've met. The post Solo Travel Is Not Lonely: Proof in 5 Stories appeared first…
Bergen certainly didn't roll out the red carpet for me. Torrential rain, a disappointing hotel and waterproofs that simply couldn't cope made for a rather soggy 24 hours. But between wandering Bryggen…
Take a look in your wallet: you just might find ways to cut travel costs with memberships you already have. Take your benefits on the road! The post How to Cut Travel Costs without Spending Any More M…