Get ready to have your mind blown and your personal space challenged in this quirky town that takes the concept of ‘open-air living’ to a whole new level. Welcome to the scenic province of Cádiz, Spain, where the village of Setenil can turn claustrophobia into a hilarious game of hide-and-seek!…
Clifftop viewpoints, levada walks, volcanic pools: Madeira has plenty of headline grabbers. But few places are as instantly recognizable as the “Santana houses”: small, triangular cottages with candy-bright trims and thick thatched roofs that sweep almost to the ground. If you’ve seen a postcard of Madeira, chances are you’ve seen…
We recently ran across these fabulous looking “Earth Homes” from architect Peter Vetsch and we couldn’t help thinking at Gaudí’s unique architecture shapes. We thought we should share a few photos, since we find these designs absolutely spectacular. Peter Vetsch is a Swiss architect, currently known for his 47 completed…
Dear Traveler, As you choose your next path, looking for meaningful and transforming journeys, a place of deep mystery and astounding beauty might call for you from the heart of Greece. And should you follow its siren call to the rocky slopes of Mount Parnassus, you will find yourself reverently…
Set among the rolling hills and vineyards of southern Transylvania, Biertan is one of Romania’s best-preserved medieval Saxon settlements. Its fortified church rises above a village of narrow streets, tall gabled houses and large wooden gates, while orchards, fields and old vineyards stretch into the surrounding landscape. Today, Biertan is…
Living with giraffes may seem uncommon for some of us weary travelers, but for the guests at Giraffe Manor hotel in Nairobi, Kenya, sharing breakfast with these pretty creatures is as natural as it gets. This interaction left us speechless and we marked the experience as a “must” on our…
Have you ever returned from vacation feeling like you need another vacation? You rushed through museums, queued for attractions, answered work messages, took hundreds of photos—and somehow came home more exhausted than when you left. You’re not alone. Around the world, travelers are quietly rejecting packed itineraries and overstimulating destinations…
August is usually one of the most expensive months to fly from the United States to Europe. That is why finding a transatlantic itinerary under $750 round-trip can feel like discovering a secret passage through airport pricing. For this roundup, I focused on five iconic European destinations: Paris, Rome, Lisbon,…
There’s something special about desert towns. These locations give a breather from all else, whether it’s their dreamscape, dry environment, spiritual energy, or unique flora and fauna. Even better, they have modern amenities, yet you could leave it for some peacefulness. Four big American deserts, such as the Mojave, Great…
New perspectives are always a part of the seemingly almighty traveling experience. Without taking things lightly, these breathtaking skywalks and viewing platforms around the world will give you a genuine feel of what it’s like to be “walking on sunshine”. Just imagine speed running up a mountain (unfortunately some of…
