129 If I was making a list of the most beautiful places in the world, I’d probably put the Italian Dolomites somewhere near the top. The landscapes are like another world, with jagged mountains, medieval churches, and turquoise lakes. It’s one of the coolest places I’ve seen. We spent 2 weeks in the Dolomites recently, […]
160 If you’re planning your first trip to China, Shanghai is a great place to start. We went there recently and really enjoyed it. Even though it’s the biggest city in China, and a global center of business and technology, it’s also very tourist-friendly and easy to get around. Shanghai is loaded with great food […]
283 We recently spent a few days in Muna, an island in Sulawesi that has some great caves, lakes, and natural sinkholes. Most people visit Muna in conjunction with Buton, its neighboring island. They’re well connected by a short ferry ride, so it’s easy to go back and forth between the two islands. The blue […]
187 If you’re planning to visit the island of Kauai, you’re probably wondering whether you need to book anything in advance. Obviously there are the flights and hotels, but what about state parks and other activities? Thankfully most things in Kauai don’t require a reservation, but there are a few exceptions. This travel guide will […]
31 The Na Pali coast on Kauai is probably the most beautiful coastline in the world, and there’s no better way to see it than by air. I’ve always wanted to fly over Kauai in a helicopter with the doors off, and last week it finally happened! I joined Jack Harter Helicopters on a 1 […]
102 If you’re planning a trip to New York City, probably one of the first questions on your mind is what to book in advance. Generally speaking, the Statue of Liberty is a must (since it’s the most popular attraction in NYC), while other things like museums, observatories, and restaurants will depend a bit on […]
71 I just got back from hiking Mount Kasikasima in Suriname! It’s a fun expedition that involves flying a little bush plane into the jungle, taking a canoe up the river, and climbing one of the middle peaks of the mountain. Along the way, you get to visit indigenous villages, sleep in hammocks, see wild […]
120 Mount Inerie is the tallest volcano on the island of Flores, and it might just be one of the most symmetrical volcanoes in the world. At sunrise, it casts a perfect shadow like a natural pyramid. I hiked Inerie recently and it was an awesome experience. There’s plenty of challenge, but anyone who’s a […]
219 Trunyan Hill is an underrated hike in Bali with amazing views of Mount Abang and the Batur caldera. It looks like a Jurassic landscape! This trail is located near the popular Mount Batur volcano, but it’s much less crowded and most foreign tourists don’t even know about it. I did the hike recently and […]
835 Morocco is an amazing place to travel. If you have 10 days in the country, the best way to spend it is by seeing the old cities and traditional markets, plus the Atlas mountains and desert scenery. This itinerary has each of those things. You’ll start at Marrakesh, ride camels in the Sahara Desert, […]