No matter how well you are prepared, plane travel is not what one would typically call comfortable, unless you are fortunate enough to fly on one of those private luxury charter jets like this one. For the rest of us, we are packed like sardines in a tin can with the absolute minimum amount of … Continue reading Travel Essentials: How to pack the perfect carry-on and have a worry-free flight
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Chiang Mai: A Day at Elephant Nature Park
You're going to Thailand? Are you going to ride an elephant? This is one of the most common questions asked when people hear you are visiting Thailand. Unfortunately, many people are not aware that this question raises serious ethical concerns about the treatment of elephants. Before you answer the question of whether or not you … Continue reading Chiang Mai: A Day at Elephant Nature Park
Do’s and Don’ts of Camping in Iceland
https://youtu.be/YSbetIzqD_A What would a camping how-to post be without a time lapse video? The setup is actually as easy as it seems. This post will give you the tips and tricks you need to have an amazing camping trip in Iceland. Camping is a fantastic way to visit Iceland. What better location to stay in … Continue reading Do’s and Don’ts of Camping in Iceland
Long Weekends at the Beach: Bermuda
Spend a long weekend exploring Bermuda's pristine beaches. This post includes a beach-by-beach walking tour of the amazing South Shore beaches.
ULTIMATE Walking Tours of London: Medieval History to Modern Entertainment
This post includes TWO incredible walking tours of London. Make your way from the medieval Tower of London to the Elizabethan theatre to the modern 221B Baker Street and beyond!
How to Beat Jet Lag in Half the Time (or less).
We've all heard the horrible statistic: it takes one day for every time zone that you move to recover from jet lag. If you're traveling from New York to L.A. across three time zones, that is not too bad: three days and you're all set. But if you're traveling from New York to Beijing or … Continue reading How to Beat Jet Lag in Half the Time (or less).
Driving Iceland’s Ring Road in One Week, Part 1: the Blue Lagoon, Reykjavik, the Golden Circle, and the South Coast. Â
Driving Iceland's Ring Road in just one week can be done, but expect long days (and nights, thanks to the midnight sun) and very little sleep. I recommend 10 days for the ideal trip around the Ring Road, but if, like me, you can only manage seven, here is how you can pull it off.
Budget Airlines: Are they for you?
Budget air travel is not just a discount in price, but is an entirely different way of flying that is not suited to everyone. Is it for you?
How to Capture Sunrise at Angkor Wat
Key tips on how to successfully capture the sunrise at Angkor Wat, including beating the crowds and directions to the ideal spot to set up!
Top Things to do in Iceland: Explore Glacier Lagoons, Hot Springs, Boiling Mud Pits, and more!
Iceland has so much to offer it can seem daunting to try to choose what to do. Luckily, with so many different options there is something for everyone, from the risk-taking adventurer to those seeking peaceful serenity. Here are what I consider the top Icelandic activities everyone should experience at least once.