Looking to wine, dine and relax on a weekend in Porto? Here’s a detailed 3-day Porto itinerary that takes you on a deep dive into this Portuguese gem.
Looking to wine, dine and relax on a weekend in Porto? Here’s a detailed 3-day Porto itinerary that takes you on a deep dive into this Portuguese gem.
Planning to travel Curacao? Here is my detailed Curacao travel guide including travel requirements, cost of travel, and best places to visit. Lying about 65km off the Venezuelan coast, Curacao is a small island that's part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Yet, it’s unmistakably Caribbean with it[...]
Having been to Kenya 3 times, I'm sharing a detailed Kenya travel guide, from safety to vaccination requirements and how to arrange a safari. If you're looking for a diverse travel destination that packs in all the best of Africa, Kenya is probably the best choice. For first-timers, I always recomme[...]
Planning a Spain road trip? As an expat who lived in Spain for 7+ years, I've designed the ultimate Spain itinerary for those looking to experience the best of Spain in 2 weeks. Passionate, vibrant, and traditional in every sense of the word, Spain is a country that has captivated me since the day I[...]
Argentina expat Erin Mushaway from Sol Salute shows us the best of the country with this two-week Argentina itinerary. Argentina is a massive country that offers something for literally everyone. It's possibly the most diverse country in South America, home to spectacular mountains, enormous glacie[...]
Welcome to Ecuador, a land of contrasts and natural wonders that never cease to amaze. Here's our 2-week Ecuador itinerary that will show you the best of Ecuador. On our 5-month South America backpacking trip, Ecuador was our favorite country. The country may be small, but it sure packs a punch with[...]
Planning a trip to the Caucasus? This is a detailed Caucasus travel guide including the best places to see in Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan. Lodged between Asia and Europe, the Caucasus is truly in the confluence of East and West. It stands at the crossroads of the two continents and thus is a com[...]
Once considered the center of the world, Istanbul is one of the most fascinating cities in the world. Here's a power-packed list of things to do in Istanbul by my friend, Sean Lau from the Turkey Traveler. Spanning across two different continents, Asia and Europe, Istanbul offers travelers a unique[...]
You can't come to Peru without exploring the Sacred Valley. Here's my guide to the Sacred Valley, Peru, including the best things to do and best villages to stay in. High up in the Peruvian Andes lies the Sacred Valley, a dramatic area chocked full of rugged landscapes, speckled with ancient Inca ru[...]
If you're seeking to go off the beaten path, travel Sudan for a rewarding and surprising experience. Here is my detailed Sudan travel guide and itinerary. Many have the misguided view of Sudan is like Egypt — but Sudan deserves more than that. Sudan is irrefutably an African nation, albeit with a[...]
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[...]
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 i[...]
Visit Senegal for a peek into West African culture and history. Here's my detailed Senegal travel guide and itinerary. Perched on the westernmost tip of Africa, Senegal beats to a different rhythm as its neighbors. The country is lined with beaches popular with surfers and dotted with islands that[...]
Any trip to Guyana is a real adventure. This Guyana travel guide from my friend Giulia Cimarosti will help you plan an epic journey to this unexplored country. If you're looking to explore WAY off the beaten path, Guyana might just be your answer. As Guyana has yet to be discovered by[...]
Iraqi Kurdistan is a different place from southern Iraq and is actually safe to visit. Here's my detailed Iraqi Kurdistan travel guide. Join us on our new Iraqi Kurdistan tours! When I mentioned I was going to Iraq, I received many looks of shock and horror. They were followed by questions an[...]
Lesotho travel is sure to surprise you - whether it's your first or 100th time in Africa. Here’s my Lesotho travel guide and itinerary to help you plan a trip to this Kingdom in the Sky. Completely landlocked and surrounded by South Africa is the small African nation of Lesotho (pronounced ‘l[...]
Travel to Swaziland can be a truly surprising experience. Here's my Swaziland guide to help you plan your adventure in Africa's smallest country. Sandwiched between South Africa and Mozambique, the Kingdom of Swaziland (now known as Eswatini) is a tiny nation often described as ‘Africa in a nut[...]
Are you planning to travel Faroe Islands? Here's my complete Faroe Islands travel guide and itinerary with details on the best places to explore, eat and sleep in 4 days. In the depths of the Atlantic Ocean, tiny islands with jagged peaks and vertiginous cliff faces jut out from the sea, piercing in[...]
For the curious traveler, here’s my East Timor travel guide with tips on how to navigate your way around Asia's newest nation, Timor-Leste. East Timor, or Timor-Leste as it is called now, is a country that is rarely under the tourist radar. It is after all the newest country in Asia, having gaine[...]
Here's a comprehensive, detailed Silk Road Travel Guide I wrote, based on my overland journey through Central Asia. The Silk Road is the greatest travel route of all time, spanning 8,000km across continents, weaving through deserts, mountains and grasslands and bringing traders from East to W[...]
Walking the Camino de Santiago was one of the best experiences of my life. I've compiled a detailed Camino de Santiago guide for those planning for an adventure of a lifetime. As a well-known long-distance trek, the Camino de Santiago is a network of pilgrimage routes running across Europ[...]