Darjeeling Toy Train | What to Know Before Riding the Himalayan Railway
The glory days of the Himalayan Railway may be gone, but the Darjeeling Toy Train rolls on! What you need to know for an unforgettable experience.
Byoona Amagara | Visiting an Island Oasis on Lake Bunyonyi
Uganda’s Lake Bunyonyi is a natural wonderland and Byoona Amagara is an amazing place to soak it up! Detailed guide for an unforgettable stay.
10 Things NOT To Do When Buying a Used Golf Cart
Buying a used golf cart and feeling a bit overwhelmed? Here’s the ultimate beginner’s guide with helpful tips from our own first-hand experience.
Eden in Uganda | Ultimate Visitor Guide to Experiencing Sipi Falls
Planning an unforgettable trip to Uganda? Don’t miss Sipi Falls! Detailed info for self-guided hiking, how to hire a local guide, best stays & more!
Shela Village | A Bohemian Beach Paradise on Lamu Island
Discover stunning and chic Shela on Lamu Island. Evocative beaches, top stays, and what you need to know for an unforgettable Kenya Coast getaway.
Lime Caye, Belize | The Ultimate Off-Grid Island Escape
Looking for paradise? Lime Caye might be the best kept island secret in Belize! Complete guide to getting there plus essential info for your stay.
Ultimate Cape Town Itinerary | For the Perfect South Africa Getaway
Planning an unforgettable week in Cape Town, South Africa? Here’s the only Cape Town itinerary you need packed with all the essentials.
Sayulita Beaches: Detailed Guide to the Area’s Best
Sayulita beaches await! A detailed guide to discovering the area’s best beaches, plus how to get one all to yourself just minutes from town.
10 Budget Beach Bungalow Stays to Inspire Your Travels
Feelin’ beachy? Here are 10 of our all-time favorite beach bungalow budget stays to inspire your tropical beach travels!
How Do I Get My Baby a US passport? (6 EASY Steps)
Need a passport for your baby? The ultimate step-by-step guide for getting a passport for an infant or child, with insider application & photo hints.
Battle of the Drums in Belize: First-Hand Guide for Visitors
Battle of the Drums is a celebration of Garifuna culture and one of the biggest annual events in Southern Belize. What to expect plus tips for visitors.
Livingston, Guatemala: How to Visit & What to Expect
Livingston, Guatemala is worth a stop between Belize and inland Guatemala. Learn why, plus helpful tips for making the most of your visit.
Garifuna Settlement Day in Southern Belize: First-Hand Visitor Guide
Garifuna Settlement Day marks the arrival of the Garinagu in Southern Belize, and is one of the most festive times to visit! How to experience it & more!
8 Reasons to Visit Cape Blanco State Park & Lighthouse
Planning a trip to the Southern Oregon Coast? Don’t miss Cape Blanco State Park and historic lighthouse. Why you should visit & helpful tips.
Bosphorus Cruise on a Budget: Tips for Getting the Best Deal
How to do an amazing Bosphorus cruise in Istanbul on the cheap. Detailed, first-hand guide for an unforgettable day trip.
Hanoi Food Guide: 16 Amazing Spots You Won’t Want to Miss
If you’re visiting Hanoi for its food then you’re in for a real treat! Our top picks of restaurants, bars & cafes you won’t want to miss in Vietnam’s vibrant capital.
10 Best Things to Do in Penang for First Timers + Families
Are you a first time visitor to Penang? Here are the very best things to do in Penang to prioritize in your travel planning.
That Luang Festival: An Insider’s Guide for Travelers
That Luang Festival is the most important religious festival in Laos. Find out when to visit, what to do, where to stay, and more!
Visiting the Golden Temple of Phnom Penh (Without Getting Lost!)
The Golden Temple of Phnom Penh is worth a visit but can be very tricky to find. A detailed guide to getting there and what to expect.
Wallowa Lake Tramway: First-Hand Guide
Wallowa Lake Tramway offers a quick and easy ride to the top of Eastern Oregon’s majestic Wallowas. How to visit and what to expect.
Carmel Mission | Why You Should Visit + What to Expect
Planning a trip to the Monterey Peninsula? Don’t miss stunning Mission Carmel. Here’s why and what to expect from your visit.
Portland 4T Trail: Trip Report + What to Expect
4T Trail is a Portland hike like no other. Go by Trail, Tram, Trolley & Train as you see the city in a fun and sustainable way! What to expect plus tips.
Pittock Mansion Hike: Pure Bliss in the Heart of Portland
Pittock Mansion hike via Wildwood Trail & Lower Macleay Trail offers exceptional hiking in the heart of Portland (OR). Here’s how to do it.
Conquering Portland’s Alameda Ridge Stairs: Our First-Hand Guide
Alameda Ridge of NE Portland boasts 400 stairs spread out over 30 blocks, making for one heck of a workout. Here’s what to expect & more.
Visiting George Town, Penang: A First-Hand Guide
Helpful tips for exploring atmospheric Georgetown on Penang Island — Malaysia’s historic UNESCO settlement and foodie capital — with or without kids.
Penang’s Batu Ferringhi Beach: What to Expect and Is It Worth It?
Batu Ferringhi beach on Penang Island. A first-hand guide for what to expect, things to do, and more. Is it worth a visit? Here’s our review.
Penang Street Art: What to Expect
On top of being a major foodie magnet, Penang is also visited for its unique street art. Our final post on George Town offers an idea of what to expect, plus some of our favorite places to eat and drink.
Penang Hill Day Trip from George Town: Review + Visitor Guide
Just 5 miles from George Town’s bustling city center, Penang Hill rises 2,700 feet, offering stunning island views and a respite from the lowland heat.
Tropical Spice Garden & Tanjung Bungah
How to easily visit the Tropical Spice Garden and Tanjung Bungah in Penang. What you need to know and what to expect from your day trip.
Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm: What to Expect + Visitor Tips
It’s impossible to plan a family vacation to Penang and not at least consider visiting Penang Butterfly Farm’s award-winning new project. We’ll see if Entopia lives up to the hype.
Cut-Off & Abandoned: A Visit to Siem Reap in the Time of Covid
We leave Phnom Penh for the first time in five months to visit one of the world’s most popular tourist towns, now completely devoid of foreign tourists.
Monkeying Around in Angkor Thom
Exploring’s Angkor’s “Big City”, braving temple monkeys at the Bayon, ascending the Temple Mountain of the Baphuon, and traversing the Royal Sword of Preah Khan.
We Get the Tomb Raider Temple to Ourselves! Angkor’s Ta Prohm
Ta Prohm, Angkor’s otherworldly Jungle Temple made famous by the movie Tomb Raider, is even more eerie when explored in the time of Covid.
Unesco World Heritage Sites
We love UNESCO World Heritage Sites! And make a special effort to seek them out wherever we travel. But what are UNESCO sites, anyway? Read on to find out (including our running list of visited sites).
Alone at Angkor Wat in the Time of Covid
Humbling, unsettling, awesome. What it’s like to experience Angkor Wat — one of the great wonders of the world — in the time of Covid-19.
Slow Boat to Luang Prabang (Laos): Insider’s Guide + Tips
Slow boat to Luang Prabang detailed guide. What to expect, safety tips, and common scams to avoid, from two expats living in Laos.
Mitad del Mundo – Is Quito’s Equator Monument Worth Visiting?
Mitad del Mundo is one of Quito’s most popular day trips. But is it worth the hype? Here’s what to expect plus how to get there by public bus.
Sani Pass Day Trip: A Harrowing High-Elevation Adventure Into Lesotho
A Sani Pass day trip is a harrowing high-elevation adventure into Lesotho. But should you spring for the tour or DIY? What you need to know.
Portland’s Lan Su Chinese Garden: Guide for Visiting
Lan Su Chinese Garden is a peaceful and evocative oasis in the bustling heart of downtown Portland. Here’s what to expect plus helpful tips for visiting.
Addo Elephant National Park
We spend a day driving through Addo Elephant National Park to try and catch a glimpse of at least one of the Big Five and it far exceeded our expectations!
Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden
Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden in Southeast Portland is a local secret that is worth a visit. Here’s why, plus what to expect.
Review: Thavonsouk Resort (Diamond Gold) in Vang Vieng
Thavonsouk Resort (now Diamond Gold Hotel) in Vang Vieng review. Detailed trip report, tips, and what to expect from your stay.
Lessons on Life from a Journey to the Jungle Cave of Death
An unexpected journey to Tham Piu Cave (aka the “Missile Cave”) in the jungles of eastern Laos reveals humanity’s penchant for both destruction and compassion.
The Old Swahili Isle Of Lamu
Lamu, Kenya. It’s magical, it’s mysterious, it’s endangered. Travel tips and what to expect from a visit to one of the world’s ancient and remote corners.
Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre
A visit to Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre is not for the faint of heart, but crucial in understanding Rwanda’s recent past. Here’s what to expect.
Travel Reading for Itchy Feet: 20 Inspiring Travel Books
Self-isolating with a mad case of wanderlust? Here are 20 of the most inspiring travel books we’ve ever read, for your travel reading list!
KL Bird Park: Exploring the World’s Largest Aviary
Visiting Kuala Lumpur? Don’t miss KL Bird Park! Read our trip report on exploring this amazing aviary with helpful tips for visiting.
Shelter-in-Place Virtual Adventure Kit
Self-isolating and dreaming of travel? This post is for you! Pour a drink, pause the Netflix, and embark on a virtual travel adventure around the world!
Pandan Pandan Island Day Trip (Kota Belud, Malaysia)
A 3km paddle from Bigfin gets us to the beautiful little uninhabited island of Pandan Pandan. Uninhabited, yes—but far from deserted, as we quickly discover.
Taquile Island (Isla Taquile): An Unforgettable Stay on Lake Titicaca
Visiting Taquile Island (Isla Taquile) is a unique experience you won’t soon forget! Here’s what to expect plus tips for your overnight stay.