Having lived in Netherlands for 4 years, I've grown to know the country rather well. Here are the best day trips from Amsterdam for those who want to see the countryside without going too far. Amsterdam is a world-class city to visit and it's a fantastic place for museums, art and culture — but th[...]
Before traveling to Fiji, we’d hardly traveled much in the Pacific – besides Australia - and didn’t know much about the region. But this trip to Fiji certainly gave us an excellent introduction to the Pacific islands in both the way of life and the history and culture of the islands. Beyond i[...]
Planning a weekend in Los Angeles? Here's a detailed 3-Day Los Angeles itinerary from my friend Isabel who runs Bel around the World. Los Angeles: sun-kissed beaches, laidback neighborhoods and fancy Tinseltown. The City of Angels is vibrant, diverse and multi-faceted. There's the glitz and glamor o[...]
A round-up of the best hikes in California, from hiking expert Allison Boyle who blogs at She Dreams of Alpine. One of the best parts about living or traveling in California is that you are never far away from a really beautiful hiking spot. The hiking options are unlimited in California. From the[...]
Moving to Mexico has been one of the best decisions we've made. There are just so many things to do in the Yucatan Peninsula, we'll need a lifetime to see them all! Cenotes, Mayan ruins, and spectacular beaches: the Yucatan Peninsula is truly a travel destination that has it all. I think it has its[...]
Planning an epic Mexico road trip? Here is my detailed Mexico itinerary for those who are spending 2 weeks in Mexico. Moving to Mexico has been wonderful for our family: we're constantly exploring new places as there are just so many things to do in the Yucatan Peninsula. Mexico is such a vibran[...]
Unique, vibrant and extremely diverse, Japanese food is one of my favorite cuisines in the world. I personally think Japan is the best country to travel for food. Every meal I've had in Japan (and I've visited 3 times) was great, be it a high-end kaiseki feast, a vending-machine ramen or streetside[...]
Are you currently learning a new language? Here are some language learning tips from our polyglot writer, Chad Emery from Langoly. When I first moved to Spain, I only knew the bare basics of Spanish. But hola and gracias can only get you so far when you’re living in Spain. I knew I had to buckle d[...]
Welcome to Greenland, one of the last frontiers of our modern world. Greenland travel is a rewarding experience for adventure seekers and wildlife lovers. Located far north in the Arctic Ocean, Greenland has some of the most dramatic and spectacular polar landscapes in the world. It is home to icebe[...]
Located along the west coast of Greenland, the town of Ilulissat is known as the iceberg capital of the world. So much so that the icebergs even gave its name: Ilulissat means "iceberg" in Inuit. Thousands of icebergs fill the famous Ilulissat Icefjord all year round. The UNESCO World Heritage Site[...]
For a crash course on traditional Ethiopian food, here are some of the best Ethiopian dishes and where to eat in Ethiopia. On my recent trip to Ethiopia, I was surprised to find that Ethiopian cuisine - much like other aspects of Ethiopian culture - is one of the most unique and diverse cuisines in[...]
To most of the world, Ethiopia is practically synonymous to famine and drought. Granted, the famine that plagued Ethiopia between 1970s and 80s killed over a million people. It was one of the worst disasters in the world and millions of dollars were poured in from other countries in the form of aid[...]
Looking for Spanish dinner ideas? Here are 30 of the best Spanish recipes including paella, churros and traditional tapas recipes from Spain. As you probably know by now, Spain is my second home. My husband is Spanish and we lived in Spain for around 8 years. So I might be biased, but I think Spain[...]
For intrepid parents, Morocco is a great family travel destination. This is my comprehensive travel guide to Morocco with kids. Morocco is undoubtedly the most adventurous country you can get to travel within just a few hours of Europe. Its bustling souks offer a sensory overload, while its desert[...]
A Sahara desert tour is an adventure and a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Here are my detailed tips on how to plan the perfect Sahara trip. Shades of gold shimmer around us, sparkling under the sun’s rays. Sand dunes stretch endlessly into the horizon as far as the eye can see. A Berber man dresse[...]
![60 Best Travel Movies that Inspire Wanderlust [2020]](https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-nP9G3Vf/0/ef08f331/M/i-nP9G3Vf-M.jpg "60 Best Travel Movies that Inspire Wanderlust [2020]")
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 trave[...]
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[...]
Far from Europe’s crowd-pullers lies the Arctic island nation of Iceland. This Iceland travel guide will bring you high over its volcanoes and deep underground. Marooned just outside the Arctic Circle, Iceland is a Nordic island nation that’s barely three hours away from London by plane – an[...]
Sometimes travel isn't an option — whether that is due to illness, financial issues or personal circumstances. Right now, it's a global pandemic that is sweeping across the world, putting a halt on travel. Whether you are stuck at home in a lockdown or a self-imposed quarantine, there[...]
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Eritrea travel is not easy, but it's definitely interesting and very much off the beaten path. Here's a detailed Eritrea travel guide I compiled based on my trip there. Dubbed “the North Korea of Africa”, Eritrea is a hermit kingdom and the most secretive country in Africa. Since independence in[...]
Asmara, the capital city of Eritrea, is a unique mishmash of Art Deco architecture, vintage barber shops and age-old Orthodox churches. Located in the Horn of Africa, it is unlike any other city in Africa — in fact, it looks more like Europe almost 70 years ago. When the Italians colonized Eritrea[...]
Madagascar is one of my favorite countries in the world. Here are some interesting facts about Madagascar that you might not know! Before coming to the Red Island, I knew nothing about Madagascar except for its quirky lemurs and chameleons (even that I’d learned from the animation movie Madagasca[...]
Wondering which of the five towns to stay in Cinque Terre? Here's my guide on where to stay in Cinque Terre and the best hotels in Cinque Terre. Pastel colored houses cling to the cliffs, that are lined with green terraced vineyards. The smell of fresh seafood fills the air as throngs of crowds gath[...]
Traveling Laos with children can be both rewarding and challenging, but its merits definitely outweigh the cons. Here are our practical tips for traveling Laos with kids. We’re just returned from a trip to Laos with our two-year-old girl Kaleya, and it turned out to be one of our favorite trips[...]
Located along the Liguarian coast of northwest Italy, Cinque Terre is one of the most beautiful places in Europe. It’s easy to see why: multi-colored historical houses cling onto craggy cliffs, with steep green terraced vineyards carved into them. Translating to mean “five lands”, Cinque Terre[...]
Visiting Cinque Terre for the first time? Here's my detailed guide about Cinque Terre travel to help you plan your visit to all five Cinque Terre towns. Cinque Terre is the Italy that many dream of: a rugged coast topped with pastel colored houses and lined with green terraced vineyards. Possibly[...]
The best place we stayed at on our Kenya trip was The Emakoko in Nairobi National Park. Here’s our detailed review of the family-friendly safari lodge. It’s dawn and the savanna is just beginning to awake. A mother rhino saunters past our safari jeep, with her little baby in tow. As they trampl[...]
Wondering where to stay in Seychelles? Here are my tips on the best islands to stay and the best Seychelles hotels for every budget.
Looking for some Seychelles itinerary ideas? Check out my 10-day Seychelles itinerary. From the minute our plane started making its descent onto Seychelles, we knew we were heading for paradise. Tiny islands started appearing in the horizon, followed by huge swathes of spearmint water. Palm trees do[...]
If paradise had a name, it would be Seychelles. For those planning to visit Seychelles, here is my detailed Seychelles travel guide. Few places have beaches as pristine and picture perfect as Seychelles, and even fewer have done such a great job at preserving its wildlife, jungles and castaway isla[...]