We were sitting in a small Zanzibar cafe in Stone Town off the coast of Tanzania. Stone Town is a city with a long history of trading in spices and slaves it brought great wealth to the city, but after the trade stopped everything appeared to freeze in time. We wandered around the hot streets of Stone…
The Golden Circle is a popular day trip from Reykjavik. The 250 km route features some of Iceland’s most stunning natural landmarks, all within a day’s drive. Since it’s accessible, completing the circuit as part of a group tour is easy, or you can drive the route independently. The route goes by an interesting mix…
Saas-Fee is a village for adventure and mountain retreats and one of Europe’s best places to visit. For those looking for a luxurious stay, look no further than The Capra. The classic chalet-style hotel with excellent amenities such as a spa, game room, bar, restaurant, and large suites still blends into the surrounding village. Saas-Fee…
The tiny village of Vals may not have been on our Europe bucket list, but it is undeniable it will be a highlight of our trip to the Alps. The famed baths, Therme Vals baths, and the appeal of a luxury resort at the 7132 Hotel drew us to one of our favorite destinations in…
Pokhara is Nepal’s not-so-secret holiday getaway spot for Nepali and international tourists, and there’s a good reason for that. Pokhara has the best all-year-round climate in Nepal, with temperatures reaching no lower than 15°C on a winter’s day, while maximum temperatures can reach 30 °C. Pokhara is located some seven hours drive west of the…
We drove into Southern Namibia from South Africa and were greeted by looming rock formations and empty roads. The path before us wound through an arid canyon and came up to a plateau, and the perfect Southern Namibia self-drive itinerary laid ahead. As we ascended out of the canyon the sun began to set. The change in…
Mont-Saint-Michel is a highlight for any trip to France, and Europe for that matter. The historical abbey-topped island sits in a picturesque bay and feels more at home in a fairytale than in reality. The abbey was founded in 966 and holds a claim that the archangel Michel has a role in its founding. For…
Looking for the best hikes in Ireland? Ireland boasts some of the most undisturbed and remote natural scenery in the world, with a diverse range of mountain ranges, lush, sweeping hillsides, ancient rock formations, and rough crashing shorelines. With this wealth of natural resources to choose from, it stands to reason that Ireland is a…
There must be something between the rat-infested subway platforms and three-star restaurants in New York that make people believe it’s impossible to save money in NYC. We graduated with liberal and fine art degrees, so naturally, we thought it was a good idea to move to one of the most expensive cities in the world. We’re not alone! Many…
Looking for some fun things to do in Istanbul? There are only a handful of cities in the world that Natasha and I fell in love with instantly, one of those happens to be Istanbul. Ask any handful of seasoned travelers some of their favorite cities in the world and Istanbul will come up more…
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