Often called the "Venice of the East," Suzhou is a city of enchanting canals, classical gardens, and centuries-old silk traditions. Here’s our list of things to do in Suzhou.
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Digital nomad visas are a game-changer for remote workers like us, offering the chance to swap the home office for breathtaking global destinations. We've done lots of research and compiled this list of countries with digital nomad visas.
Planning a trip to Peru but have no idea where to go? Having traveled all over Peru, we have come up with this list of best places to visit Peru. Peru is the stuff of dreams: ancient ruins remain immaculately preserved on the high-altitude mountains of the Sacred Valley, alpacas roam freely in c[...]
A round up of some of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world: from the impressive Iguazu Falls to the rumbling Mosi-o-Tunya. Nature has been known to create an ethereal masterpiece every now and then. The earth surface cracks open and millions of gallons of water tumble down in gargant[...]
Every year, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) compiles a report with international tourist arrivals for every country. This is the latest list of the most visited countries in the world, based on their recent report. Here are the top 10 most visited countries according to UNWTO, listed from[...]
It's that time of the year again, to reflect and look back at where I've traveled and what I've done this year. 2023 has been a great year for me in every sense of the word. I wrote another guidebook for Lonely Planet, started monetizing my second site, traveled to five new countries, brought Kaleya[...]
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Looking for some travel gifts ideas? Here are 60 gifts for travelers of all ages and interests. As a full-time travel blogger with over 15 years of experience on the road, I'm an expert when it comes to the best travel gear, travel-themed decor and travel gadgets. I’ve compiled this list of Best T[...]
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From Niue to Sao Tome and Principe, we bring you the latest list of the least visited countries in the world (and why you should visit them). Overtourism has grown to become a global issue in recent years, with places like Boracay shutting down completely to deal with overwhelming amount of tourists[...]
With travel becoming so mainstream, there are few places in the world that are pristine and isolated. Here are some of the most remote places in the US where you'll hardly see anyone. There’s plenty of fun to be had on marked trails. But there comes a point in every adventurer's life when they yea[...]
Phew I can't believe how fast this year went by! 2022 has been the year of Mexico for me. I traveled to nine different states in Mexico, exploring various states and discovering just how diverse and culturally-rich our adopted home is. Traversing the Copper Canyon by train was a highlight of the yea[...]
For those who are planning a vacation this summer, here is the list of best summer destinations in Europe, from the coastal villages of Cinque Terre to the bay of Kotor, Montenegro. Europe may be a year-round travel destination; but the most popular time to visit Europe is during the summer months[...]
After spending three months living in Bali as a digital nomad, I've complied a list of things to do in Bali beyond Kuta. Bali may have its fair share of tourists seeking sun, sand and sea in the southern party triad of Kuta, Legian and Seminyak, but that's just a small part of the island. In reality[...]
So what happens after you've had an epic trip of a lifetime? How do you keep those memories alive and well? Thanks to this travel blog, I've been able to record my memories and look back at my previous trips. But a travel blog isn't the only way to preserve your travel memories. Keeping memory boxes[...]
What a year! 2021 brought even more changes to my life than the previous year, and I’m extremely thankful for that. This was the year we moved to Mexico and embraced a digital nomad lifestyle -- we now spend a lot more time outdoors with our daughter, doing what we love. Since moving to Mexico, w[...]
A round up of the world's most remote islands, for those who love the far-flung and unexplored corners. Forget Bali, Capri or Bora Bora – if you're looking to go completely off-the-beaten-path, let me bring you on a journey to discover remote, isolated islands that few people have heard of. Most[...]
A look at some of the coolest hotels we've stayed around the world: from ice hotels to treehouses and cave inns! Thanks to this website, Alberto and I have had the chance to travel far and beyond, from Antarctica to Zimbabwe, North Korea to South Africa. Along the way, we’ve also been fortu[...]
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The Good Country Index (GCI) doesn't measure GDP or even national happiness. Instead, GCI ranks countries based on how much they do for others on the planet. Using a wide range of data from the U.N. and 35 other international organisations, each nation is judged on how much it contributes to the com[...]
From exploring wild beaches to ancient rock temples, here are 15 awesome things to do in Sri Lanka plus a quick Sri Lanka travel guide. Lush jungles, rural villages and wild beaches — Sri Lanka is the Garden of Eden down south, quietly tucked away in secrecy away from the tourist trail. It’s jus[...]
Planning a Round-the-World (RTW) trip can be exciting, fun and sometimes daunting. Making the decision to travel around the world is probably the easiest part of the journey - but after that comes researching, booking your flights, travel insurance, and so on... I've compiled a few tips that will[...]
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I love movies for so many reasons ― they can move us to tears, make us laugh out loud, and inspire us to travel and explore. And at times when travel isn't an option, movies are the best escape. I realized I had a travel obsession when all my favorite films were movies about traveling. Great trav[...]
The best travel books are often the ones that have the power to transform you as much as a journey does. My love for travel books was probably the reason why I became a travel blogger and writer. I have always been obsessed with travel books, especially biographies of adventurers who have embarked o[...]
A look back at my 2019 in photos: 20 countries across 5 continents. Again the year has flown by with the blink of an eye! As some of you may know, 2019 hasn't been the best year for me. All these years of intensive travels finally caught up to me. I suffered from a severe burnout this summer and it[...]
The best travel jobs are those that let you get paid to travel! Here are some of the best ways to make money traveling. Are you a travel addict? Do you plan your life around travel? Is travel your #1 priority? If you find yourself always daydreaming about your next trip, it is time to find a job tha[...]
I cannot quite believe the year has gone by just like that. It seemed like just yesterday that we moved to Amsterdam! 2018 has been a year packed to the brim with travels — I traveled to 19 countries, of which 12 were new to me. These include several ‘forbidden lands’ that I’ve always been[...]
From the Swedish Lapland to mystical Transylvania, here is a round-up of the best winter destinations in Europe for those who want to frolic in snow! For me, a winter without snow is a winter wasted. Snow just adds a touch of magic to an otherwise dreary and cold season. Having spent most of my life[...]
Sheeps brains, bulls testicles, chicken feet -- if you've traveled to less conventional parts of the world, you would know there are plenty of weird foods around the world. Growing up in Asia, I have never had problems chowing down pig's intestines or chicken liver. Some of these strange foods may[...]
A collection of great rail journeys around the world: from the legendary Trans-Siberian railway to the Australia’s Ghan. There's something romantic about train travel. Perhaps it's the hypnotic chugging of the wheels. Or maybe it's the notion of seeing the world fly by outside your window that ma[...]
To help you figure out where to go on Caribbean family vacations, I’ve compiled a list of the best Caribbean islands for families.
Having traveled to 140 countries, I've seen my fair share of the world. Here's a list of the most beautiful natural wonders of the world in my opinion. Massive volcanic craters, acres of raw jungle and stretch of deserted sand dunes: the work of Mother Earth is just incredible. Thanks to these natu[...]
2017 has been a year of transition and plenty of travels as we took a 3-month sabbatical off to travel in the first half of the year, and moved to a new country in the second half. This year alone, I traveled to 16 countries: of which 11 were with my husband and daughter. I actually covered more cou[...]