When we first moved to Cancun, Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos in Spanish) was one of those Mexican traditions we had been curious about for years. Our first real glimpse of it came through the opening sequence of the 2015 James Bond film Spectre, with Daniel Craig walking through a spectacular Día de Muertos celebration in Mexico City surrounded by skulls, costumes, giant skeletons and crowds of revelers. We remember watching it and thinking: we have to see this for ourselves one day. Then, after moving to Cancun, […]

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Four years living twenty minutes from Málaga, and Mijas Pueblo was the trip I kept bumping to next month. Everyone who’d been gave me the same rundown of white walls, donkeys, and a coach park. I figured I already had the picture, so why rush it. I finally drove up a few weeks ago thinking I’d give it two hours before lunch back on the coast. I left at 5pm with a list of things I still hadn’t got inside. The lift that drops you into the postcard A car […]

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By Morne Mamlambo, Mamlambo Fossils My first trip in the Razor Kayaks R2 Ultra is the one you can watch in my video Fossil kayak adventure pays off. I drifted down the river toward the river mouth, past people fishing for salmon, with limestone and sandstone cliffs and the odd cave along the way. It was about 86°F (30°C), which is hot for New Zealand, and so peaceful on the water that it felt like the best way to fossil hunt. Drifting past the cliffs on the first trip. Video […]

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Helsinki is not a cheap European city, but its reputation for being extremely expensive can be misleading. For travelers used to major cities in Western or Northern Europe, many everyday prices will feel fairly familiar, while accommodation, restaurant meals, drinks and several paid attractions can push the total higher. I would focus less on finding the cheapest possible options and more on knowing which expenses are worth paying for and which are easy to reduce. Helsinki’s compact center, reliable public transportation and many free sights make that easier than it […]

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The first glimpse of Palawan takes your breath away—a slender island province in the Philippines stretching like an emerald jewel between the South China Sea and the Sulu Sea. As my small propeller plane descended into Puerto Princesa, the capital city, I knew this journey would be unlike any other. Palawan is not just a destination; it’s a living, breathing testament to the raw beauty of nature, a place where limestone cliffs rise from crystalline waters and ancient forests whisper stories of untold wonders. My adventure began in the heart […]

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There is something special about traveling along a river. Unlike a road trip, where the scenery changes with every turn, a river journey unfolds at a gentler pace. Towns, forests, farmland, and historic waterfronts gradually appear along the banks, offering a different perspective on the American landscape. A week aboard a Mississippi Riverboat offers the opportunity to experience this slower style of travel while exploring one of the country’s most historically significant waterways. From the rhythms of life onboard to the communities that developed along the river, the journey combines […]

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Nueva Ecija is often known for rice fields, peaceful towns, and wide provincial roads, but hidden within General Tinio is one of Central Luzon’s most photogenic nature destinations: Minalungao National Park. With its emerald river, towering limestone cliffs, bamboo rafts, hanging bridge, caves, and scenic hilltop views, Minalungao has become one of the most visited nature spots in Nueva Ecija. It is a favorite day-trip destination for travelers coming from Metro Manila, Bulacan, Pampanga, Tarlac, and nearby provinces. For those looking for a quick nature escape without flying or traveling […]

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Helsinki is compact enough that it is tempting to walk everywhere, but I think that misses part of what makes the city enjoyable to explore. Trams are part of the rhythm of central Helsinki, and combining a short ride with an unhurried walk gives you a much better sense of how the streets, architecture and waterfront fit together. For a first visit, I would not try to cover as much ground as possible. A better approach is to use the tram to reach the area you want to explore, then […]

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After enough time in Bali, I’ve come to think the biggest decision you make there isn’t which temples to see or how long to stay. It’s where to base yourself. Pick the right spot and the island feels gentle and easy. Pick the wrong one and you spend the trip stuck in traffic and heat, hunting for somewhere without a flight of stairs. I’ve spent a good deal of time in the quieter parts of Bali, and one town keeps pulling me back: Sanur, on the island’s east coast. It’s […]

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There are places that make travel feel easy. Cebu is one of them. You do not have to plan every hour. You do not have to chase every famous attraction. Sometimes, the best way to enjoy Cebu is to choose one island, stay a little longer, and let the trip unfold naturally. A ferry ride, a quiet beach, a small roadside eatery, and a slow afternoon can already feel like a complete vacation. That is the charm of Cebu. It gives travelers many choices without making the journey feel too […]

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☘️Walking the Ring of Kerry in Ireland☘️ The first character appeared before I had properly begun. It was a horse. We had been walking the Kerry Way for only a day when we encountered it somewhere among the mountains and rain. The path was narrow. The horse was large. We stopped. The horse looked at us. We looked at the horse. He seemed the enthusiastic sort and kept following us. In the end, we took the sensible option and found another way. Welcome to Ireland The horse was an apt […]

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The fog rolled in before we’d even left La Cumbre, curling around the bikes stacked against the van like it was trying to talk us out of it. We were 4,650 metres up, the air thin enough that pulling on my gloves left me slightly out of breath, and somewhere below us, 61km of gravel, cliff edge and reputation was waiting. Bolivia’s Yungas Road didn’t earn the nickname “El Camino de la Muerte” for nothing. Carved through the Andes in the 1930s by convict labour during the Chaco War, it […]

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Mt. Apo is not just another mountain in the Philippines. It is the highest peak in the country, a protected natural landscape, and one of the most meaningful climbs a hiker can experience in Mindanao. For many hikers, Mt. Apo is the kind of destination that stays on the bucket list for years. It has the reputation, the elevation, the views, and the challenge. But after experiencing the mountain myself, I realized that Mt. Apo is not only about reaching the highest point in the Philippines. It is also about […]

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Malapascua Island is one of the most memorable island destinations in Cebu, especially for travelers who want something more purposeful than a normal beach vacation. Many people know it because of thresher shark diving, but the island is also worth visiting for slow travel, snorkeling, quiet beach walks, local food, and simple island life. Located in Daanbantayan, Cebu, Malapascua sits off the northern tip of Cebu Island. It is not as easy to reach as some other Cebu tourist spots, but that is also part of its character. You do […]

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