Costa Rica is a land of waterfalls, but one of its most impressive cascades is the Nauyaca Waterfalls. The misty waterfalls plunge into the depths of a verdant canyon, and the sounds of the jungle echo around you. When you walk down the staircase to the falls, you enter a rainforest paradise that leaves you […]
To say that Gibraltar is a unique place would be an understatement. How else would you describe a British exclave in the far southern reaches of the Spanish province of Andalusia, with a view of both Europe and Africa, settled by a singular melting pot of people, overlooked by a giant massif populated by monkeys. […]
A freelancer is a self-employed person who charges a fee to perform a service. This person is not committed to one company and can simultaneously perform tasks for a multitude of clients. More and more people are choosing to work remotely and become a freelancer. Aspiring travelers can achieve greater independence and travel to places […]
I want to emphasize that this experience is solely my own. My personal situation does not reflect on how other travelers are managing the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. While lying in my hostel bed 3:00am local time after two flights and a lengthy layover, thatโs when the news was relayed to me via email. โYou know […]
Skiing vacations are great. Whooshing down the slopes surrounded by majestic peaks and thick forests. Enjoying delicious alpine food and cosying up in chalets with your family and loved ones. Breathing in the crisp mountain air and just overall breaking with the stress of city life even for just a weekend. But a question comes […]
Just north of Vancouver sits a beautiful ski resort in the middle of the Canadian wilderness. Donโt let Whistlerโs rustic sensibilities fool you, though – this backcountry ski haven hosted the 2010 Winter Olympics. Since then, Whistler Ski Resort has developed a unique sense of community both on and off the slopes that carries through […]
In many ways, Beijing is China. So much of the way people perceive the Middle Kingdom is wrapped up in the Chinese capital, and with good reason. Youโll find history dating back thousands of years, yes, but youโll also find places where that same history meets the present, often in wondrous and surprising ways. With […]
Located in the heart of China, through impenetrable forests, towering peaks, rolling hills and breath-taking valleys carved by the Yangtze river is the province of Sichuan. This province is seen as one of the archetypal Chinese provinces. Much like Jalisco for Mexico (mariachi music, tequila, rodeos) or Campania for Italy (pizza and mandolins). Think of […]
Medieval castles, the sound of bagpipes, picturesque architecture, and kilts as far as the eye can see! Scotlandโs beautiful capital of Edinburgh has a characteristic charm that is impossible to match. Whether you wish to discover the secrets of Old Town or the elegance of New Town, Edinburgh is full of captivating gems. The hardest […]
More than just the economic capital of the Catalonia province, Barcelona is a cultural hub like no other. With an artistic heritage most cities could only dream of, it should come as little surprise that there are more unique things to do in Barcelona than ever before. Of course, that means that there has never […]