If you’re looking for a soul searching trip, without attending an organized retreat, these rejuvenating destinations may just spark the self-discovery you’re seeking. What makes a place the ideal spot for a solo self-discovery retreat? Our criteria include small to medium size population, laid …
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What to Expect on a Botswana Safari
It was pitch black and the footsteps were getting closer and closer. Step, crunch. Step, crunch. Branches torn, chew, chew. I awoke from my light slumber. Sleeping in a tent, even a glamorous one, unsettled my brain and left me unable to sleep soundly. “It must be an elephant!” I think in my hazy …
5 Reasons to Visit Mauritius
If you’re a fan of beautiful beaches, lush mountains, sea and wildlife and a bit of culture to boot, there are plenty of reasons to put a Mauritius trip on your calendar. Stunning and somewhat off the beaten path, Mauritius is a traveler’s paradise. The volcanic island lies 2,000 kilometers …
2 Week Vietnam Itinerary
Scents of steaming broth, herbs and fruits permeate the air. Old men sit on their stoops while the younger generations hang out in trendy cafes—all with a coffee in hand. Motorbikes zoom past en masse, creating a stream of movement between the French colonial buildings and modern skyscrapers. In …
Spending Christmas in NYC: 6 Unique, Cozy + Chill Things to Do
Spending Christmas in NYC is magical. The holiday lights, window displays, Christmas trees and festive markets are a holiday traveler’s dream. At the same time, massive crowds, endless shopping, walking in the cold and indulging in holiday treats can take a toll on even the jolliest of …
Praia das Maçãs: The Perfect Beach Day Trip From Lisbon
While Portugal’s Algarve region may be famous for its stunning seaside, you can also find beautiful beaches near Lisbon. Praia das Maçãs boasts rocky cliffs, blue water and surf-friendly waves popular with locals and visitors alike. And if you’re looking for more than soft, white sand and crashing …
On Finding Magic + Porto Itinerary and City Guide
I think we’re all seeking some sort of magic when we travel. Yet so often, the serendipitous moments, the enchanting encounters, and the romance of a place (whether alone or with company) get lost in favor of chasing an endless must-see list or catching the next Instagram shot. A type-A planner at …
Cities with Soul | The Essential Lisbon Guide
Portugal oozes beauty at the turn of a corner, but its real beauty, the haunting kind, comes from its soul. The Portuguese people are some of the kindest I’ve come across in my travels. The food is created with attention and love. The language gives us soulful, not-quite-translatable words like, …
Getaway Guide: A Weekend Escape to Bermuda
A few months after I met my now fiance, he surprised me with a birthday weekend in Bermuda. (If that doesn’t have “keeper” written all over it I don’t know what does.) My birthday falls on July 4th, which is a holiday here in the US, so we hopped a 2-hour flight from NYC and spent four romantic and …
Why Belgrade Should Be on Your Europe Bucket List
At once harsh and charming, gray and colorful, old and new, Belgrade oozes contradiction. Change, creativity and youth permeate the air while a war-torn past, political strife and a sluggish economy sit heavy on the ground. As a visitor, there are plenty of things to do in Belgrade that will give …