Ice climbing on the Solheimajjokull Glacier is definitely one of the hardest yet exhilarating things we did in Iceland. If you love adventure as much as we do, you definitely need to try it! Left, right, ice sticks in; left, right, feet up. Forceful arm strides followed by small, heavy steps. It[...]
Before setting off for Madagascar, I dreamt about its wildlife, its forests and its cities; but only after the trip did I realize that the most memorable moments of my trip were spent watching the locals. I remember watching them sell sugarcane on the streets, make cakes on their steaming hot pans,[...]
They don’t call this the ‘wild west’ for nothing. Red Earth, robust baobab trees and brownish rivers – the remote Western region of the country epitomizes Madagascar at its most exotic. With few roads connecting here to the rest of the country, this hard-to-reach region is pockmarked with hi[...]
There’s something haunting about Svalbard landscapes: aqua blue icebergs floating on crystal water, massive glaciers crackling in the background towered by snow mountains. Few places boast such striking physical appeal and raw wilderness as the polar regions. Since returning from Svalbard, I’v[...]
Soaring over the landscapes of Cappadocia or the vineyards of Napa in a hot air balloon ride makes you feel like you're drifting through a dream. Here’s our guide on the best hot air balloon rides in the world. There's something inherently magical about hot air balloon rides. Perhaps it's the[...]
I’ve just returned from an Arctic expedition to Svalbard, and I'm still struggling to piece together the touching memories and overwhelming sensations. My mind is trying to process what it was that moved me so – was it the surreal beauty, the extreme conditions or the rich wildlife? Perhaps it w[...]
There's something special about walking for miles and hours, with nothing but raw, untamed nature surrounding you. For those who love immersing deep in the backcountry, doing long walking trails can be a great way to explore a country and see its natural attraction at its best. I’m no stranger to[...]
2010 has been one of the best years of my life to date – a year of dramatic changes, learning opportunities and of course, amazing travel experiences . 2010 has also seen my travel writing career take off and blossom – I’ve since been published in Travel+Leisure Southeast A[...]
This guide plunges you into the best places to scuba dive worldwide, revealing vibrant coral reefs, exotic marine life, and breathtaking underwater landscapes. Gliding past rainbow-colored corals and swimming alongside giant manta rays and languid turtles: scuba diving gives us a chance to acqua[...]
Food plays an important role in traveling. I've shared some of the most bizarres foods I've had - here are some bizarre eating rituals around the world.
Some travelers still have qualms about traveling to certain places. That's understandable as you want to make sure you not only enjoy your trip but also come home safe and sound. Based on this report from NBC, here's a list of the safest countries in the world to visit. The factors weighing into the[...]
Sailing on an ancient junk boat in Vietnam, riding a rickshaw in Japan or traversing the Sahara Desert on camels – there are thousands of strange and oddly intriguing forms of transportation around the world. Inspired by my hero Charley Boorman who travelled from Ireland to Sydney using[...]
On our last leg of our trip through South America, we ventured into the Amazon Rainforest on an adventure tour from Baños. Along with the Galapagos islands, this was a major highlight of our Ecuador itinerary. Home to proliferate wildlife and nearly-extinct primitive tribes, the Amazon Rainforest[...]
Southeast Asia is a backpacker's paradise and the ideal destination for those on a budget looking to hang back and relax. It's home to some of the best beaches in the world, that are all cheap and easy to get to. Sadly tourism has transformed many of these beaches into overcrowded tourist traps. For[...]
You guys will have to excuse me but this post is not written by Nellie Huang. Instead, it’s written by her boyfriend Alberto as a surprise for her (this is what happens when you give your boyfriend access to your blog ;) ). This is a very special post, because after Nellie finds out about it, it m[...]