The Stone Forest of Shilin is located in Shilin Yi Autonomous County, southeast of Kunming, in China’s Yunnan Province. This extraordinary natural “forest” began forming more than 270 million years ago, during the Paleozoic era, and is regarded as one of China’s most remarkable natural wonders. Rather than trees, the…
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,…
Imagine walking through a town where you’re encouraged to pick apples from the sidewalk, harvest herbs from the train station, or take vegetables growing outside the police station. For free. It sounds impossible, yet one English town has been doing exactly that for more than 15 years. In the quaint…
Imagine a town where one in every few buildings is a bookshop. With just 1,700 residents but more than 20 independent bookstores and millions of books, Hay-on-Wye is a sanctuary for anyone who still believes that wandering through shelves is the best kind of adventure. From its humble origins to…
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…
A guest article by luxury villas expert Faye Jones (FJ) of Blue Skies Lifestyle. With more than 200 inhabited islands scattered across the Aegean and Ionian Seas, Greece offers an extraordinary range of travel experiences. From the glamour of Mykonos to the tranquillity of Antiparos, the Greek Islands offer a…
Magic Mountain Hotel or Montaña Mágica Lodge in an extremely creative accommodation unit located deep in southern Chile and accessible by rope bridge. Getting to the depths of the private Huilo Huilo biological reserve is an adventure in itself, as every step brings in sight incredible scenes, some that resemble…
A village on stilts, a football field on water, and a whole lot of charm—Ko Panyi is island life like you’ve never witnessed before! The origins of Ko Panyi village trace back to the 16th century when Muslim sea gypsies, known as the “Chao Le,” arrived in the area. Seeking…
Over the years, I’ve lost count of the number of destinations I’ve visited only to return later and find them almost unrecognizable. A quiet island suddenly packed with resorts. A traditional village slowly emptying as younger generations move away. A bohemian neighborhood once filled with hanging laundry, local cafés, and…
Why Should You Stay In an Icelandic Hostel? As you may have noticed from your research so far, Iceland is expensive. Which is mainly why hostels are a good choice when traveling here. Their benefits? Hostels in Iceland are family-friendly, couple-friendly and usually have common spaces where friends can gather.…
