Although Taipei is one of Asia’s most compact capitals, it’s still surprisingly easy to get lost when exploring this beautiful city, famous for the forested hills that surround it and the sky-scraping buildings that tower over its temples, night markets, and museums.
Auckland has enough to fill even the most demanding traveler’s itinerary – but New Zealand’s largest city isn’t the cheapest place to visit. Dining out and cultural activities can be costly; however, Auckland boasts a wealth of natural beauty including parks, beaches, and native forests that are all free to visit.
As the gateway to New Zealand, Auckland offers a wealth of attractions and activities, yet this vibrant city is not particularly budget-friendly. However, with local insights, you can experience the best of Auckland without spending excessively. Below, we present various strategies for visiting Auckland economically, including affordable attractions, transportation options, and dining spots.
You can definitely travel cheaply in Taiwan, and with some planning, it can be immensely enjoyable. Taiwan is not as budget-friendly as Vietnam, Malaysia, or Indonesia; however, it is more affordable than Singapore, Hong Kong, and Japan.
I grew up in a Mexican household in the heart of American suburbia, one of those kids who spent their childhood ping-ponging across the border. Summers meant Mexico, splitting my time between the north and west, as comfortable on janky city buses as I was body surfing on white capped waves. Adulthood meant more of the same, but instead of summer months, it was entire years, and instead of the north and west, it was the south and east.
In this article, we take you step by step through how to plan some of the most complicated travel adventures. We asked Christopher Cooley to explain how to plan ahead to get the most out of Bulgaria’s longest tourist cycling route.
Much of Finland snuggles under a blanket of dense, wild forest, providing habitats for diverse and magnificent species. The upshot is that the wildlife here is way up there with Europe’s best: you can spot bears, wolves, and wolverines from remote hides, immerse yourself in Sámi reindeer herding life, or go husky sledding in the Arctic. Moreover, these experiences are ethical, as the Finns are remarkably in tune with nature. Here’s a glimpse of some fascinating wildlife adventures.
No matter where you go in the Caribbean, the beaches are bound to be beautiful. However, those in St Lucia, a tropical island nation located in the Eastern Caribbean, are known to be especially gorgeous.
As an ancient Celtic-Ligurian city, Roman colony, and glittering capital of Savoy from the 16th century, Turin is an obvious destination for museum buffs. The elegant metropolis was the engine room of Italian unification in 1861, and the first capital of the Kingdom of Italy adds to its historical appeal.
As Oaxaca’s superb colonial capital continues to grow in popularity, it’s not just the rich culinary scene and myriad cultural attractions that have so many travelers singing its praises. It’s also incredibly budget-friendly.
Kentucky’s most vibrant city, Louisville, boasts a fantastic dining and drinking scene, fun arts events, and picturesque neighborhoods. Moreover, the city is within easy reach of diverse attractions, including snaking caverns, world-renowned thoroughbred horse farms, and some of the best distilleries in America — all less than a two-hour drive from the River City.
Summer is the traditional time to visit this sun-blessed city on the Mediterranean: its big blue sea is toasty warm, urban beaches sizzle with outdoor action, festivals abound, and dancing spills across the sand and on starry rooftops after dark. The party vibe is electric.
Leave the front country behind in favor of more remote, wild spans away from serious crowds. However, this doesn’t mean every night has to wind down on a foam camping pad inside a drippy tent. A hike-in lodge offers all the adventure of a wilderness trek with the comfort of a clean bed, hot showers, and a home-cooked meal at the end of a rewarding day.
Louisville is a Southern surprise that spent much of the 21st century a tad underappreciated, but in the last decade, Kentucky’s cultural capital has emerged as a hip and artsy destination, overflowing with fabulous food and stiff old-fashioneds.