When I went to Indonesia, I was picturing sandy beaches, warm water, and tropical fruit cocktails. I was not expecting a gigantic volcano that would simultaneously become the bane of my existence and ...

I’d never heard of the Ha Giang Loop in Vietnam before visiting Southeast Asia, but as soon as I landed, I started hearing rumblings of its glory. One by one, travelers I met sang praises about the ...

I’m the kind of traveler who needs to feel prepared for any situation. I’ll be honest — this has led to a chronic overpacking issue. Nevertheless, I always end ...

Even if you’ve never snorkeled in your life, if you don’t add snorkeling in Puerto Rico to your trip’s to-do list, you would be missing out on a lot. You see, there are a lot of fun things to do in ...

Fall in Denver signals the end of local farmers markets and the return of fun seasonal events. Don’t miss downtown’s Oktoberfest, a Halloween costume swap and a fall-inspired cocktail class — which of ...

Most of the best things to do in Northern California aren’t even in San Francisco — they’re a day trip away. I’m a San Francisco local, and I’ve spent my entire life exploring (and falling in love ...

I’m a Washington DC local. There are so many things to do here, but if you’ve never been before, it can be hard to know where to begin your trip-planning process. Although, DC is full of distinct ...

Taking day trips from London is an amazing way to see unique sites without straying too far outside of the city. There are so many fun things to do in London, but several other exciting destinations ...

I’ve traveled all across the US and Buffalo, New York is one of my favorite places on the East Coast. First-time visitors should stay downtown and specifically, at The Mansion on Delaware Avenue. This ...

My daughter and I lived in the Dominican Republic for almost two years. The country’s slogan goes like this: “The Dominican Republic has it all.” After exploring the DR’s many attractions from white ...

You’ve probably heard the phrase “hostel etiquette” if you’ve stayed in a hostel before. These are the unspoken rules that most travelers try to abide by in order to be a good guest. Some hostel ...