Stuck in the big city for most of the year? When you do finally get the chance to get out into nature, you probably want to make the most of it. But how do you connect with nature in the best way? What can you do to make the most…
There are countless questions to ask before embarking on any camping trip. ‘Is this tent big enough?’, ‘Will this sleeping bag actually keep me warm?’, and of course, ‘should I stay at a campsite or go wild camping?’ This latter question can be especially tricky to answer because, annoyingly, there…
Road trips always sound dreamy in theory, don’t they? Like, you have all the essentials you need, like that little Spotify playlist you made just for this, plenty of snacks, a little “look at that view,” and a whole lot of freedom. But most people only think about the daytime,…
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…
Imagine strolling through a sunlit Lisbon alley, walls alive with intricate blue-and-white patterns telling stories of voyages and saints. These are Portugal’s beloved azulejos – the glazed ceramic tiles that adorn everything from grand cathedrals to humble tavern walls. In this travelogue, we delve into the history of azulejos (including…
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…
Go Up in a Hot Air Balloon If you have never risen up to the heavens in a hot air balloon, you do not know what you are missing. Rising into the air on the wind while the heat and balloon take you further up into the sky is an…
We like to believe that travel will automatically relax us. That the moment we change locations, the stress will fall away and everything will feel lighter. But for many of us, the opposite happens. We bring our habits with us. The rushing, the overthinking, the quiet pressure to make every…
For the most part, booking short city breaks looks simple on paper. You book your flights, you get the hotel sorted, and you have a loose list of things you want to do and see. However, what about the other bit in between? Are there parts of the trip that…
Travel isn’t one-size-fits-all anymore. Some people chase adrenaline, others crave silence, and a few just want great food and a better view than their sofa. The good news? There’s no “right” way to travel; only the kind that fits you. In this post, we’ve compiled 10 vacation types to inspire…