Category: Destinations

As Mazatlan has become Mexico’s fastest growing destination, “Sinaloa” hasn’t become a trigger word to deter travelers, so why should “Colima”? Both Sinaloa and Colima have found themselves on the wrong end of headlines and the U.S. State Department has issued Level 4: Do Not Travel warnings. However, there’s always an exception to the rule, right? While many people seem…

When it comes time to choose your next stunning beach getaway, most often you’ll narrow it down to cities or small towns, but not an entire region. Well, as you surely know, Florida likes to stand out from the crowd (for better or worse). In this case, for the better… How could you turn down a marathon’s distance…

Forget Bali, Phuket, the Maldives, and every other jam-packed, overpriced Asian island travel blogs tend to overemphasize. If you’re looking to not only get your mind blown by the stunning nature but also enjoy some much-needed peace and quiet, Palawan is where you should be headed. A tropical paradise in the Philippines, home to breathtaking scenery and…

Ever travel to a place that’s been hyped up as the ultimate paradise only to discover it’s an unbearable tourist trap? For me, that was Albufeira, supposedly one of the Algarve’s magical ‘hidden gems’. Picture bland, overpriced food, tourist-overloaded beaches, and what should be captivating streets completely void of authenticity, with souvenir shop owners pestering…

Medellin is still a thriving city among expats, digital nomads, and general travelers wanting to experience the hype, but there are certainly notable concerns about visiting. First, prices aren’t what they used to be, as Medellin has far surpassed its ‘hidden gem’ status. Second, crime may be a fickle topic, but it’s always on the back of minds…

A majority of us know what it’s like to work a typical ‘9 to 5′, daydreaming of vacations while we fake a smile to fill up a tip jar. Certain places seem unattainable and many of them are in Asia, one of the best places to escape the mundane back home and enter a whole new…

When it comes to Spain, you might be singing The Clash’s biggest hit to yourself: Should I Stay or Should I Go? On one hand, many of Spain’s most popular destinations are asking tourists to stay home, while other publications are hyping up those very places. Fodor’s recently published their annual ‘No’ list of places to reconsider traveling to in…

We all know Mexico for its pristine white sand beaches and luxurious resorts lining turquoise seas, and let’s face it, if you’re after some pampering, there’s nowhere better to get it than Cancun, Tulum, and the like. But what about authenticity? As great as Cancun may be, it’s not exactly a reflection of Mexico as a…

Some countries are so impossibly beautiful that they have to be seen to be believed.   And one of those destinations is Chile. On the one hand, the country is home to the Atacama desert, which is officially the driest place on earth. On the other hand, you can explore the glaciers and lakes of Patagonia’s…

Some countries have the best beaches, some are famed for their outstanding natural beauty, and others offer incredible food.   But some destinations are lucky enough to have it all! And one of those magical destinations is Thailand. This is why Travel & Leisure has named Thailand their destination of the year for 2025.   In August, Thailand was named…