When I was a young backpacker, I didn’t think much about travel insurance. I browsed a couple plans, bought one, and went on my way. I mean, I probably I wasn’t even going to even need it, right? Wrong. While most of my travels over the past seventeen years have gone smoothly, I’ve definitely had…
19 Ternate is a small, cone-shaped volcanic island in the North Maluku province of Indonesia. It isn’t likely to become the next big vacation island in the country, but it has some interesting sights and history. A long time ago, the island of Ternate was one of the most important kingdoms in the pre-colonial ‘Spice…
20 The historic ruin of Ancient Corinth is one of the best and easiest day trips you can take from Athens. We actually enjoyed this more than the Acropolis, which is extremely crowded with tourists. Corinth is a lesser known place to see some amazing ruins and artifacts in what used to be one of…
Known for its rich musical heritage and southern charm, Nashville is one of my favorite cities in the U.S. Whether you’re a country music fan or a foodie looking to indulge in some mouthwatering barbecue, this city has something for everyone. As a popular weekend destination (and bachelor/bachelorette hotspot), there are a lot of hotels…
9 One of the best places to see nature and animals in Thailand is at the Khao Sok National Park, near Phuket. We spent 3 days at Khao Sok and had a blast. The turquoise lake is really nice, and it’s easy to see animals in the park. We even saw wild elephants! The best…
81 The Ciletuh Geopark is a scenic valley in West Java that’s loaded with big waterfalls and other good things to see. This area is a UNESCO-designated global geopark, and it has some of the best waterfalls in Indonesia, but most international tourists have never heard of it. We spent several days here and we…
7 Yosemite was one of the first national parks established in the United States, and in my opinion it’s one of the most beautiful places in the world. You won’t see the whole park in one day, because it covers almost 1,200 square miles, but it’s enough time to see a lot of the main…
Quebec City is beautiful. While it’s regularly overlooked in favor of bigger destinations like Toronto and Montreal, this is where European explorers first arrived in the 16th and 17th centuries. A cultural hub in the province of Quebec (as well as the province’s capital), the city’s Old Town is one of the best preserved in…
Last year, Google rolled out something called “the helpful-content update” (HCU). It felt that too many websites were over-optimized for search and not run by real people providing real answers based on firsthand experience. Instead, there were too many SEO farms pumping out bad content for search and ad revenue. Hence, the desire to put…
The South Island of New Zealand is the country’s larger (but less-populated) island…but it’s also the most visually stunning. With just 23% of the country’s 5.2 million inhabitants, it’s a dramatic and beautiful island, home to wineries, wildlife, high-octane adventure sports, and pristine beaches. This is the island that people end up spending more time…
