Forbidden City Beijing – All You Need to Know Before You Go
Before traveling to China, I never fully understood why it was called the Forbidden City. But when on a tour in Beijing, I learned all about its fascinating history.
Backpacking Essentials for a Weekend Hiking Trip
Whether you’re backpacking and camping for one night (or three), use this packing list to plan out everything you’ll need for your backpacking trip.
The Most Beautiful Flower Fields to Visit in the U.S.
From coast to coast—California to Florida, and all of the states in between—here's where to go to find the most beautiful flower fields in America this year.
The Beautiful French Village Of Saint-Emilion
For the longest time, I’ve been intrigued by Saint-Emilion. I’d seen iconic photos of the sprawling village from the vantage viewpoint above the city years ago and had since then wanted to visit.
Terraced fields, ethnic culture make northern Vietnam village irresistible
I was surprised by the charm of Na Cho and Na Meo villages, which are on top of terraced mountains and surrounded by the Chung River’s emerald waters.
Around Copenhagen on Vintage Bikes
I’ve been to Denmark plenty of times, but I rarely spend more than a day in Copenhagen because, if you know me, I don’t like big cities. Laura says it’s because I’m a lame hipster. I won’t deny that. But…
Salmon Sushi: The Norwegian Invention That Encaptured Japan
Salmon is a relatively new addition to the sushi menu making its rise to popularity remarkable, a story that is both an allegory of shifting taste trends across Japanese demographics and the opening of one of Japan’s most iconic cuisines,…
Ultimate Guide to Planning Your First Overseas Trip
You’ve booked your flight, planned excursions and looked into Airbnbs for your first trip abroad. But your vacation planning isn’t quite over yet — there are a few financial tasks you should take care of before jetting off. Here are some things…
I Never Buy Souvenir. Does That Make Me a Bad Person?
Look, I know. The people who run some of these shops are extremely helpful and highly knowledgeable about the art and artists whose work they sell. Some are even authentic art and jewelry, and this is more likely to be…
French Cheese: Is It Really as Good as They Say?
Short answer: Yes. Long answer: Check out this incredible cheese display in a French market. Can I have one of each, please? French traditional cheese makers on Wednesday urged governments and lawmakers to protect raw milk cheese products as an…