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The One Thing That Can Ruin Your RV Road Trip (And How to Avoid It)

May 8, 2026 by TamaraLeave a Comment

Nowadays, with what seems like endless workdays and everyday life stress, the one thing most people look forward to is their holiday and a new adventure. This is something we like to plan carefully; we consider what we’ll pack, where we’ll go, and what we’ll do and see. So, just imagine, after months of planning your RV road trip, you've mapped routes, booked campsites, and coordinated schedules. But suddenly, you’re stranded on a side of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Coffee, Cruising, Drinking, Food and Wine, Journey, Music, Resort, Road Trip, Sailing

Top 10 Beach in La Union 2026: A Smart Traveler’s Elyu Guide

May 5, 2026 by Aiden KenzyLeave a Comment

There is a reason why a La Union beach trip never feels like a one-time thing. You go for the surf, then return for the sunsets. You plan a quick weekend, and suddenly you’re mapping out your next visit before you even leave. In 2026, La Union continues to evolve — better roads, more refined resorts, stronger local tourism systems — but the soul of Elyu remains unchanged. What makes this province special is the variety. Not every shoreline here … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Beach, China, Culture, Drinking, Fashion, Food and Wine, Mexico, Nightlife, Photography, Resort, Sand, Surfing, Wildlife

The Nazis of… Indonesia?

May 1, 2026 by Ben BarteeLeave a Comment

Originally published via Armageddon Safari: Fingered (figuratively speaking, obviously) by German state media, the radical “white supremacists” of — *checks notes* — Indonesia have been exposed, reaffirming the age-old adage that if everyone is a Nazi, no one is a Nazi! You know, the nation-state of Indonesia that’s: · 87% Muslim · 100% brown outside of a tiny smattering of (presumably Nazi) expats · 6,700 miles from Berlin · In … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Africa Safari, Germany, Gun, Indonesia, Korea

Leveling Up in Benguet: A 2026 Guide to the Mt. Kotkot Traverse

April 25, 2026 by Aiden KenzyLeave a Comment

Hey trail chasers, Welcome back to the blog. If you have spent any time scrolling through outdoor community feeds lately, you have undoubtedly paused on those sweeping, cinematic shots of the Benguet ridges. The endless rolling hills, the golden hour light hitting the pine trees, the sea of clouds in the distance—it all makes you think, “I need to be there immediately.” Mt. Kotkot in Itogon, Benguet is having a massive moment right now in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Baseball, Bus Travel, Chocolate, Culture, Drinking, Fashion, Food and Wine, Hiking, Mountain Climbing, Music, Philippines, Photography, Rock climbing, Sports, Stay Safe, Taxi, Trekking, Walking tour, Wildlife

Best Beginner Hikes in the Philippines 2026

April 20, 2026 by Aiden Kenzy1 Comment

If you’ve been thinking about hiking but keep telling yourself, “Baka hindi ko kaya,” this is your sign to start. Your first mountain doesn’t need to be extreme. It doesn’t have to be a multi-day expedition with tents, heavy packs, and survival-mode energy either. In fact, the best way to fall in love with hiking in the Philippines is to begin with a minor climb—the kind of trail that challenges you just enough, gives you a beautiful summit … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Chocolate, Culture, Drinking, Fashion, Hiking, Journey, Mountain Climbing, Philippines, Ski Trip, Trekking, Walking tour, Weekend Travel, Wildlife

Why Mt. Daraitan is the Ultimate Wake-Up Call for New Hikers

April 17, 2026 by Aiden KenzyLeave a Comment

In the Philippine mountaineering community, there is a notorious concept known as the budol climb. It usually starts with a friend messaging you: "Let's hike this weekend! It’s just a minor climb, rated 4/9. We’ll be down by lunch." For thousands of unsuspecting beginners, that budol happens at Mt. Daraitan. Sitting on the windward edge of the Sierra Madre range in Tanay, Rizal, Mt. Daraitan has built a reputation that heavily contradicts its … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Bridges, Canyon, Caves, Chocolate, Drinking, Garden, Hiking, History, Mountain Climbing, Philippines, Rainforest, Resort, River Rafting, Ski Trip, Trekking, Vineyards, Walking tour, Wildlife

Chasing Football Through Cities That Never Sit Still

April 14, 2026 by Joao Rodriguez2 Comments

Chasing football, especially during a World Cup Summer, through cities that never sit still has a way of rearranging priorities. I have missed trains, missed meetings and once slept on a bench because a last minute stoppage time goal kept me rooted to a terrace until dawn. The payoff is always the same though, a feeling that the game is less a contest and more a way of reading a city, its rhythms and its people. In Sarajevo a long throw-in became … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: America, Bridges, Chile, Culture, Drinking, Istanbul, North America, Portugal, Train Travel, Walking tour

What Long Layovers Feel Like in the World’s Biggest Gambling Cities

April 13, 2026 by DaveLeave a Comment

It Usually All Feels the Same… Until It Doesn’t Long layovers are usually just… long. You sit around, check the time too often, maybe walk laps without really meaning to. Every airport starts to blur into the next after a while. Same kind of layout, same feeling of just waiting for something to move. But every now and then, the location changes that slightly. I didn’t really think about it properly until I had a stop in Las Vegas. You get off … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Airport, Casino, Hong Kong, Macau, Monaco, Singapore, Walking tour

Untamed Paradise: Exploring the Galápagos Islands

April 10, 2026 by Dave1 Comment

The Galapagos islands have long been on my radar, but a visit has so far eluded me. There are few places left in the world that I'm certain feel so untouched. The Galápagos Islands located roughly 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador—are certainly one of those places. Remote, carefully protected, and biologically unlike anywhere else on earth, they are not simply a destination; they are an experience that reshapes how you think about nature, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Antarctica, Beach, Cruising, Ecuador, Fashion, National Park, Paradise, Sand, Snorkel, Walking tour, Wildlife

And do we love Andouille?

April 10, 2026 by Angela Dowdy6 Comments

Hey, lovers of Southeastern USA road trips. Y'all need to ask yourselves these two questions. Do we love Louisiana? And do we love andouille? Hint, that previous sentence IS how you pronounce the word, so let me repeat  the question: AND DO WE love andouille? The best answer, of course, would be a resounding yes. But to help convince those of you who are unsure, this article helps you discover the Andouille Trail and the many other fascinating … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Beer, Canada, Culinary travel, Culture, Food and Wine, France, History, Louisiana, Mississippi, Music, New Orleans, Restaurants

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