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Top 15 Must-Do Activities in and Around Reykjavík

Joshua LiuNovember 7, 2024014 mins

Reykjavík and its surrounds are a natural theme park of beauty and adventure. The city itself offers incredible fresh flavors, vibrant culture, sensational shopping, and nightlife throughout the summer nights. Just outside the capital, you’ll find geologic wonders like hot springs, volcanoes, and pristine coastlines, along with lava fields, soaring mountains, brilliant hiking, horseback riding, and various adventure sports—these are days out you hope will never end.

America’s Youngest Woman to Summit Everest: Lucy Westlake’s Inspiring Journey

Joshua LiuNovember 7, 2024011 mins

This month, 18-year-old Lucy Westlake became the youngest American woman to summit Mt Everest – and that’s not even her first world record.

Discover Hidden Gems in Santorini, Greece

Joshua LiuNovember 7, 202405 mins

Following our experience in Oia and Fira, we arose early for our morning pick-up by George fromSantorini Tours.

Top 10 Must-Visit Destinations in Finland: Explore Helsinki to Lapland’s Winter Wonders

Joshua LiuNovember 7, 2024011 mins

Finland moves to its own Nordic beat. This land of geographical and climatic extremes is a land of possibility. A land on the final frontiers of the imagination and a source of endless fascination: whether you are flying across the frozen tundra behind a team of yapping huskies in Lapland, with the northern lights swooping overhead, paddling from island to forested island in the Lakeland, with rare Saimaa ringed seals bobbing alongside your kayak, or leaping headfirst into Helsinki’s offbeat design scene.

Top 7 Museums in Dubrovnik: Explore Folk Costumes and Photojournalism

Joshua LiuNovember 7, 202409 mins

Dubrovnik’s greatest museum is arguably the city itself – a living, breathing, labyrinthine slab of more than a thousand years of history, enclosed within some of the most stunningly well-preserved medieval fortifications anywhere on the Mediterranean. Moreover, Dubrovnik also hosts several excellent museums, which are worth visiting in their own right – ranging from modern and contemporary art to socialism, and from folk costumes to photojournalism.

Top Dining Spots in Los Angeles 2025: From Classic Favorites to Affordable Eats

Joshua LiuNovember 7, 2024013 mins

Los Angeles is an international city whose population rivals most US states. With more than 33,000 restaurants to choose from, condensing the list to the very best is a daunting task. Get (re)acquainted with “La La Land” and make the most of your vacation with some of these inspiring meals.

Top 10 Must-Do Activities in Santa Monica: Discover the Best of This Stylish Beach Destination

Joshua LiuNovember 7, 202409 mins

With its three miles of sandy beach, dotted with palm trees on one side and lush mountains on another, the tiny city of Santa Monica – only 16 miles sq – is a quaint and chic beach town. The instantly recognizable pier marks the end of Route 66, and the spill-over from edgy Venice Beach to the south creates a heady mix of tourists, beach-goers, and exhibitionists.

Top Family Activities for Kids in Dubai’s Desert

Joshua LiuNovember 7, 202409 mins

Dubai has a reputation as a playground for the rich and is also an outstanding destination for families. This gleaming city is surprisingly family-friendly. With its desert climate, most activities are indoors, but there is ample space for even the most energetic young travelers. Let’s explore the top things to do in Dubai with kids.

Ultimate Guide to Visiting Aruba: Best Times for Beaches, Parties, and Budget Travel

Joshua LiuNovember 7, 202409 mins

Coastal cacti collide with white sand beaches and turquoise tides in Aruba. This tiny Caribbean nation sits just 15 miles off the coast of Venezuela, but despite its proximity to South America, Aruba primarily hosts US tourists who’ve turned the island into a Westernized playground of booze cruises, ATV excursions, and resorts. This combination makes Aruba one of the best Caribbean islands to visit for US travelers who want the comforts of home in an exotic location. However, your experience can vary dramatically depending on when you go.

16 Exciting Activities to Discover in Anchorage, Alaska’s Largest City

Joshua LiuNovember 7, 2024016 mins

As Alaska’s biggest city, Anchorage is a veritable cornucopia of adventure. Whether you prefer indulging in fine dining while overlooking Cook Inlet or getting dirty while exploring the Chugach Mountains, you’ll find your nirvana here.

Affordable Burgundy: Explore Chateaux, Chablis, and Countryside Without Breaking the Bank

Joshua LiuNovember 7, 202409 mins

Bourgogne. The very name conjures up images of sumptuous chateaux, refined French living, swathes of elegantly groomed vineyards, and exceedingly fine wine in buckets – all with a hefty price tag to match. However, this historic wine region in eastern France is surprisingly affordable.

Top 10 Romantic Engagement Destinations Worldwide

Joshua LiuNovember 7, 2024011 mins

Congratulations! You’ve found ‘the one’. Now you’re keen to seal the deal with a romantic proposal abroad. But where should you pop the question to your soon-to-be travel buddy for life?

Explore Norway’s West Coast: Thrilling Fjord Drives and Iconic Engineering

Joshua LiuNovember 7, 202406 mins

Norway translates to ‘narrow way through the straits,’ a fitting description of the striking glacial fjords that carve its western coast. As I venture north from Bergen, I initially pass through areas dominated by engineering workshops and factories supporting the oil and gas industries that have enriched the city. However, the city’s charming harbor buildings quickly remind me of Bergen’s historical significance as a Hanseatic trading port.

Explore Iconic David Bowie Locations Worldwide

Joshua LiuNovember 7, 2024011 mins

English glam-rock singer and actor, David Bowie, is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. If he was still alive, he would turn 75 on January 8, but instead we’re marking the sixth anniversary of his untimely death from cancer on January 10.

Top Museums in Rome: Discover the Divine and the Disreputable

Joshua LiuNovember 7, 2024014 mins

Rome’s abundant museums, monuments, churches, and important sites number in the hundreds, if not thousands. In a year of visits, you might only make a significant dent (at best) in everything there is to see here. However, it’s possible to get a real feel for the culture of the Eternal City and the world through a cross-section of the best ones, with a museum for every age and mood. From walks among ruins in the Roman sunshine to explorations in opulent, art-filled villas, here is our guide to the city’s most vaunted and underrated treasures.

Top Activities in San Jose to Fulfill Your California Dreams

Joshua LiuNovember 7, 2024012 mins

Known as the capital of Silicon Valley, San Jose is a forward-thinking city surrounded by creative innovation on a daily basis. As one of the major hubs in the Bay Area – the city has the third-largest population in California – tech is far from the only attraction on offer.

Discover Your Ideal Outdoor Adventure in the Florida Keys

Joshua LiuNovember 7, 2024013 mins

When you drive along the Overseas Highway through The Florida Keys on a clear day, there’s a moment when it becomes tough to separate blue from blue. There’s the sky, arching overhead, Florida Bay, and the Gulf of Mexico stretching out below. In the shallow channels between The Keys, the water gets so teal, it’s hard to tell where the sky ends and the liquid begins.

Top 12 Must-Try Thai Dishes in Bangkok: Your Guide to the Capital’s Best Cuisine

Joshua LiuNovember 7, 202407 mins

For a relatively small country, Thailand’s cuisine showcases an astoundingly diverse array of flavors and textures, particularly in its bustling capital, Bangkok. The city stands as a melting pot of cultures and is renowned for its distinctive culinary offerings that reflect its rich heritage.

Top 5 Must-Visit Islands in the Florida Keys

Joshua LiuNovember 7, 2024010 mins

No matter where you stay in the Florida Keys, you’ll feel a bit outside of normal USA time.

Navigating Malibu: Choosing the Best Transportation for Your Activities

Joshua LiuNovember 7, 202408 mins

In the opening scene of the filmLa La Land, drivers and their passengers break from a traffic jam on the freeway and burst into a song and dance about yet another sunny day in Los Angeles. Aside from the musical interlude, the scene aptly highlights two things about Los Angeles: sun and traffic.