Travel is about indulgence, about booking tickets to the beach when you’re sick of the cold, and having that extra glass of wine with dinner because hey, you’re on vacation. In Europe, and countries all over the world, that indulgence Read more…
Autumn is here, and with it comes shorter days and colder weather. There are a ton of reasons to travel during the fall, like fewer crowds, off-season prices, and — Oh, what’s that? You’re not ready for summer to end? Read more…
There’s no way around it; coming home after traveling sucks. After a year spent traveling abroad, I’d been back in the US for only a day or two when I began excusing myself from group gatherings to cry in the Read more…
The most bittersweet part of any trip is leaving. Whether you’re going home or heading to a new destination entirely, it’s hard to leave a place you’ve come to love, and the urge to take a piece of that experience Read more…
Sure, you could load everything into a massive rolling suitcase for your next trip across the pond, but then you’re stuck lugging that monster through cobblestone streets, up staircases, and across the busy city center to your hotel. When traveling Read more…
For those not named Queen Bey or Sir Richard Branson life sometimes adopts a predictable cadence. Alarm clocks, to-do lists and commutes: commas in our collective stories. Travel, at its best, punctuates those chapters with multiple exclamation marks. For me, Read more…
Half the fun of planning a trip is imagining all the amazing things you’ll be doing, from relaxing on the beach with a good book or exploring museums to surfing lessons and rock climbing. Nobody wants to dwell on what Read more…
We all know if you exercise regularly you’ll look a certain type of way. But what about the way you feel? Benefits included and not limited to are improved mood (thanks endorphins!), stress-release, increased energy levels, clearer skin, improved brain Read more…
Smartphones have changed the way we travel and there are undeniable benefits to having one when visiting a foreign country. Whether you want to find the best cacio de pepe in town, find out how much Duomo tickets cost, or Read more…
With nearly 1,800 kilometers of coastline, it’s no surprise that Portugal boasts many of Europe’s most appealing beaches. A quick Google search will turn up no end of picturesque seascapes and guides to the country’s most spectacular sandy spots. While Read more…