With its dramatic natural beauty, tempestuous weather, and fiercely protected culture, the Faroe Islands offer unreal vistas and echoes of a Viking past to any modern adventurer who is willing to lace up a pair of hiking boots and explore. This is your Essential Guide To The Faroe Islands. With a little planning, a trusty […]
Five Top National Parks to Visit in Israel
With over 60 Israel National Parks and Nature Reserves celebrating the rich history, culture and natural splendors of the country, Israel’s National Park system has something for everyone. Even better, the parks are all within close proximity to one another and to the main cities of Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, making it easy to enjoy […]
Essential Weekend Guide to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor Maine
Nestled along Frenchman’s Bay on the coast of Maine, Bar Harbor is not only a colorful city with delicious restaurants and a charming downtown, but it’s also the gateway to Acadia National Park and its 38,000 acres of clean air and water, rocky coastline and diverse wildlife. Established in 1929, and ranking among the most […]
15 Tips For Visiting Israel
Heading to Israel for the first time? Here are 15 things you should know to make planning your trip easier and ensure your stay in Israel is unforgettable! 1. There is more to Israel than Jerusalem. While Jerusalem is a must for any first-time visit to Israel, don’t allocate all your time to the city […]
The Best Of Stockholm: A Perfect Blend Of Parks And Recreation
First impressions of the capital of Sweden is that of a city that has found an incredible balance between modern progress, historic preservation and nature conservation. Spread across 14 islands, the Stockholm archipelago is home to 1.5 million people. With over 30% of the city made of up waterways and another 30% consisting of parks, […]
Death Valley National Park: The Essential Guide
The name, Death Valley, might conjure up post-apocalyptic imagery of dust-covered skeletons locked in silent screams while clutching fistfuls of sand, but don’t let it dissuade you. To disregard this stunningly beautiful and utterly alien wasteland would be to miss out on an experience of a lifetime. The colorfully psychedelic canyons, searingly stark flatlands, oddly lush […]
Exploring the Fairytale Charms of Bruges
Overflowing with chocolate, churches, and charm, Bruges is the perfect day trip from Brussels. Designated as a UNESCO world heritage site, all of its key highlights are nestled around the central town square, making Bruges a very walkable and accessible city to explore at your leisure on a sunny afternoon. Prepare to be delighted by […]
The Best of Brussels in a Weekend
At first glance, Brussels is a bustling city filled with well-clad global citizens hurriedly negotiating terms to benefit their home countries and the European Union as a collective. All this activity makes Brussels a very cosmopolitan city, with efficient transportation, modern architecture, global brands and English is widely spoken throughout. This business friendliness means that […]
Kayaking The LA River: A Best Kept Secret Summertime Adventure
For just a few short months every year, the Los Angeles River is open for the curious and adventurous explorer. Most people know the river from movies – its name bringing to mind a dry concrete wasteland filled with refuse and weeds, as featured in the famous chase scene in Terminator 2: Judgment Day. However, the […]
Essential Guide To Sequoia And Kings Canyon National Parks
Often overshadowed by Yosemite, their more famous sister park to the North, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks are no less beautiful or awe-inspiring. With over 900,000 acres of wilderness, these two relatively uncrowded interlocking natural wonderlands are filled with enormous sequoia trees, scenic hikes, raging rivers and quiet solitude. And they are just a […]
Capture The Colorful Beauty Of Aruba
White sandy beaches, warm turquoise waters, bright yellow sunshine and candy-colored architecture, Aruba has all the ingredients for a picturesque island get-away. Aruba is located in the southern part of the Caribbean, close to the coast of Venezuela and out of the hurricane alleyway, making it a year-round island destination. This windswept and relatively arid […]
Why Oman Is A Must For Every Bucket List
When someone mentions traveling to Oman, it’s often met with quizzical looks and questions. After a few minutes of sharing a mini-geography lesson, answering some political history questions and reviewing the laundry list of the incredible sites, the questions move from “Why Oman?” to “Why did you wait so long?” The Sultanate of Oman is […]
The Essential Bryce Canyon National Park Guide
With its dramatic crimson-colored amphitheater and its collection of fanciful rock pillars ranging from sherbet orange to cotton candy pink, Bryce Canyon feels like a Dr. Seuss wonderland. It’s filled with a variety of accessible trails to allow all visitors to appreciate and interact with this extreme beauty. Here’s the essential Bryce Canyon guide — […]
10 Unique and Overlooked Things To Do In Rome
Rome is an amazing city that is not only bursting with history and famous architecture but also tourists and tour groups. You can easily get caught up in the mad dash to see all the top sights and never get a chance to see, feel and taste the hidden charms that make this “Eternal City” […]
Exploring Ancient Appian Way On A Bicycle
Located outside of the Roman city center — an easy bus or taxi ride away — the Appian Way or Via Appia Antica is one of the oldest roads of the Roman Republic era. Built in 312 BC as a road for Roman soldiers, over time it evolved into the main artery connecting the towns […]
Orvieto: A Charming Hilltop Jewel in Italy
If you are looking for an Italian hilltop town that checks all of the boxes for picture-perfect charm, unique sites, interesting history and delicious food, or if you just need a quick break from the chaos that is Rome, visit Orvieto, a charming hilltop jewel in Italy. Located in the Umbria region, Orvieto sits atop […]
The Best Place To Stay When Exploring Kauai
Kauai, the beautiful “garden isle,” is an outdoor adventurer’s dream. Most visitors flock to the northern coast near Princeville for its dramatic waves, sweeping beaches, and luxury resorts or stay on the south coast for its sunshine and family-friendly swimming beaches. But locals and those in the know have discovered the perfect base for exploring […]
How To Experience The Spectacular Poppy Reserve in Antelope Valley California
Each spring, during the months of March and April, the high Mojave Desert comes alive with vibrant splashes of orange. The poppy bloom can be extraordinary in during the rare years where winter rainfall has been plentiful. Best of all they can be found just a short drive from the concrete clad skyline of downtown […]