Category: Destinations

This greenest of Italian cities, Grosseto is a gateway to glorious wetlands, world-class archaeological finds and the world’s best-dressed cowboys.  It’s a secret corner of Tuscany virtually unknown outside Italy. Yet the southern province of Grosseto in the Maremma region has so much going for it – not only the mediaeval villages and cedar groves…

While most people are trying to get a sneak peak of Black Friday deals or making last-minute preparations to avoid Thanksgiving disasters, travel nerds like me look forward to the so-called “experts” listing the next big “it” destinations. The Points Guy just released their 2025 list of ‘The 29 best places to travel‘ and there…

At this point, everyone already knows about Medellin. It’s been taken over by digital nomads and is popular among solo travelers too. With that comes a lot of chaos that you don’t necessarily have to deal with to check Colombia off your list. Is Medellin old news? No, not necessarily. But don’t sleep on Colombia’s hidden gems. While…

Love it or hate it, Cancun is the most popular destination for Americans going abroad this winter: for some, it just can’t be beat on the hospitality front, what with the numerous luxury resorts, bustling shopping scene, and of course, beautiful beachfront. That being said, a growing number of visitors seem to have had enough of Cancun–or,…

Known as the “French Rome” for its abundance of Roman ruins, Nîmes offers a captivating blend of ancient monuments, medieval streets, and vibrant Provençal culture. Nîmes, the capital of the Gard region in the south of France, beautifully fuses ancient Roman history, rich cultural traditions, and modern Provençal charm. Founded as a Roman colony around…

Now having 36 countries under my belt, my first adventure into Africa was a doozy! Welcomed by impressively organized chaos the moment you leave the airport, you quickly realize you’re ‘not in Kansas anymore’ as you whizz by camelback locals, blended eras of architecture, and jaw-dropping grand palaces. But as you do anywhere when traveling into…

Ever been to Aspen? If you have had the pleasure of splurging on this ritzy ski town chances are you may have said it’s a one-time occurrence. Despite being popular, it’s commonly noted amongst visitors that Aspen is missing a key ingredient for the perfect getaway. With premium price points, travelers rightfully expect to receive…

Heading to a sunny Cancun this winter, and as usual, you’re concerned with your personal safety after being bombarded with mainstream news stories on how crime in the Mexican Caribbean is rising? While there is some truth to that, and we would definitely recommend you exercise greater caution visiting, Cancun remains one of the safest––if not the safest––beach destination in…

Leaves are falling, temperatures are dropping, and snow will blanket much of the U.S. before we know it. The good news is that there are still plenty of places to visit for winter sun, and perhaps no type of traveler knows this better than digital nomads. This newfound travel trend of recent years has quite…

Sunny escapes will soon be in full force after everyone gets their fix of pumpkin spice drinks and rustic foliage photo-ops. Whether you’re dreading chopping firewood, driving in ice, or simply need blue skies and Vitamin D, you won’t be alone in your search for winter sun. Latin America is teeming with sun-kissed coastlines, and one such…