Sossusvlei is an essential stop on every Namibia road trip itinerary. Those sand dune photos you see on guidebooks? They were taken in Sossusvlei. With all the hype, it can be hard to figure out how to maximize your time in the area. You could easily spend multiple days exploring, but we realize that youContinue reading “How to Spend a Perfect Day in Sossusvlei, Namibia”
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Complete Namibia Itinerary: A Two Week Self-Drive Adventure
There are road trips, then there’s a road trip in Namibia. Despite being one of the least populated countries in the world, Namibia is overflowing with jaw-dropping attractions. Whether you want to explore a ghost town overtaken by sand dunes or spot lions on safari, a road trip through Namibia has an activity for you.Continue reading “Complete Namibia Itinerary: A Two Week Self-Drive Adventure”
What to See on a Four Day Tour of Vienna, Austria
Vienna, Austria was a bucket list destination of ours for a long time. But for our two-week train tour around Central and Eastern Europe, we only scheduled one day in Vienna. It was a bit crazy. There’s so much to do in this history-steeped city that you could spend two weeks, easily. That being said,Continue reading “What to See on a Four Day Tour of Vienna, Austria”
The Ultimate Two Week Train Tour of Central & Eastern Europe
Prague’s charming stone streets. Budapest’s sumptuous cafes. Kiev’s imposing statues. It’s safe to say that Central and Eastern Europe holds a special place in our travel memories. We think every serious traveler needs to spend time exploring these regions. But the beer-fueled Prague party weekend? Barely scratches the surface. If you’re looking for a moreContinue reading “The Ultimate Two Week Train Tour of Central & Eastern Europe”
How to See Liechtenstein in a Weekend
Liechtenstein, one of Europe’s tiniest countries, is a worthy destination for even the most seasoned traveler. Easily incorporated into a weekend trip through the Alps, it boasts beautiful scenery, interesting museums, and one of the rarest passport stamps to boot. Over the course of my (Alex’s) weekend trip – which took me from Germany toContinue reading “How to See Liechtenstein in a Weekend”
6 Tips for Planning a Trip to Svalbard (Spitsbergen)
Those colorful row houses, the aurora borealis, polar bears! There’s so much to see on your trip to Svalbard that it can feel tempting to pack every activity into a single visit. This is impossible. Svalbard is located in the Arctic Circle. This means that it’s dark for half the year (winter) and light forContinue reading “6 Tips for Planning a Trip to Svalbard (Spitsbergen)”
The Perfect 5-Day Itinerary in Svalbard
If you want to see staggering mountains, amazing wildlife and polar bears, then you have to visit Svalbard. Despite being 60% glaciers and having only 2,900 people, there’s a shocking amount to do and see. Since you’re traveling so far north – just 500 miles south of the North Pole – it’s tempting to cramContinue reading “The Perfect 5-Day Itinerary in Svalbard”
Roam The Reaches 