For many visitors, Milan is a love-it or hate-it destination. The city is Italy’s economic engine with more skyscrapers, wealth, and commerce than its neighbors. Throw in its gray winter weather and Milan doesn’t conform to the foreign fantasy of the Bel Paese. To love Milan is to appreciate what makes it unique in Italy,Continue reading “Milan City Travel Guide: Three-Day Itinerary”
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The Essential Guide to Calabria, Italy’s Under-Visited Southern Gem
You don’t go to Calabria on your first trip to Italy. For the serious Italophile, Calabria’s distance from the tourist track is what lures you south. Whether you want to sunbathe, hike, sample local cuisines, or visit museums, Calabria has a destination for you. There are so many enticing activities that, if it was easyContinue reading “The Essential Guide to Calabria, Italy’s Under-Visited Southern Gem”
Italian Beaches: Everything to Know about Italy’s Beach Clubs
Picture yourself on the beach in Italy, sunning on a recliner, umbrella positioned just so, Aperol spritz at hand. It sounds luxurious (meaning, expensive), but renting a beach chair in Italy can be simple and affordable. This guide explains the straightforward process to renting beach chairs, as well as some Italian beach etiquette and helpfulContinue reading “Italian Beaches: Everything to Know about Italy’s Beach Clubs”
How to Spend a Day in Fairbanks
For many visitors to Alaska, Fairbanks is a stopover before or after Denali. But even if you’re stopping en route to somewhere else, we recommend taking a day in Fairbanks to experience its quirky attractions. We spent a day-and-a-half in Fairbanks as a stop-over between the Kenai Peninsula and Denali during our ten day tourContinue reading “How to Spend a Day in Fairbanks”
Faroe Islands Photography: Where to Get the Most Iconic Shots
Social media has condensed visiting the Faroe Islands into a series of iconic photos. Scroll through Instagram, and it seems like every tourist goes to the same idyllic turf-roofed house and of curiously-shaped sea stacks. You’ll probably see these same sights on your Faroe Islands vacation. But finding the exact perspective of these images canContinue reading “Faroe Islands Photography: Where to Get the Most Iconic Shots”
A Mini City Guide to Taranto, Puglia
The deep blue ocean isn’t the first thing you notice when you arrive in Taranto. And it’s not the city’s Greek legacy or nineteenth century avenues, though they’ll grab your attention within seconds. No, the first thing you’ll realize is that you’re the only tourist. “Finally”, you may think to yourself. Or, “I didn’t realizeContinue reading “A Mini City Guide to Taranto, Puglia”
How to Plan an Etosha Self-Drive Safari, with Waterhole Guide
Lions lounging under trees. Elephants strolling across plains. Hyenas darting past your car. Etosha National Park in Namibia is full of jaw-dropping, awe-inspiring scenes; scenes that make it feel like you’ve wandered into a nature documentary. Even if you were to only visit Etosha, a trip to Namibia would be worth your time. Etosha isContinue reading “How to Plan an Etosha Self-Drive Safari, with Waterhole Guide”
How to See Skeleton Coast Namibia, with Shipwreck Map
Shipwrecks lure most visitors who venture to Namibia’s Skeleton Coast, but the area boasts more than just rusting boats. If you’re willing to put in the driving hours and use your navigation skills, the Skeleton Coast is rich for exploration. For as much as we loved our time on Namibia’s Skeleton Coast, we can’t wholeheartedlyContinue reading “How to See Skeleton Coast Namibia, with Shipwreck Map”
Top 8 Christmas Markets in Munich
Discover the best Munich has to offer at Christmas with this guide to the city’s best festive markets.
The Ultimate Guide to Lüderitz Namibia
Lüderitz was hands down the biggest surprise of our self-drive Namibia road trip. We loved it. From our morning spent exploring the abandoned mines at Elizabeth Bay to our afternoon roaming the rocky outcrops of the Lüderitz peninsula, we were shocked at how much this small town has to offer. If you’re spending two weeksContinue reading “The Ultimate Guide to Lüderitz Namibia”
Roam The Reaches 