The morning fog held on to the mountainsides like a silk veil as our vehicle navigated the winding roads of the Cordillera Central range. I had arrived in Mountain Province, Philippines, just as the first light of dawn broke over the eastern peaks. This remote highland region, nestled in the northern part of Luzon Island, had long been on my list of destinations. As we ascended higher into the mountains, the promise of ancient traditions and … [Read more...]
Vilnius Three-Day Light Festival Returns
Vilnius, Lithuania – January 2026 – The Vilnius Light Festival returns January 23-25, 2026, transforming Lithuania's capital into an open-air gallery of contemporary light installations across the UNESCO-listed Old Town. Now in its eighth year, the three-day event marks Vilnius' 703rd birthday and features an evening route with 24 illuminated artworks from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The festival, which happens during the darkest time of the year, … [Read more...]
Jerome Rand, Sailor, Author and Speaker
Jerome Rand is a sailor from Northern Michigan. In 2017, he solo-circumnavigated the globe nonstop aboard Mighty Sparrow, spending 271 days alone at sea. Today, he writes and speaks about his adventures, including his book Sailing Into Oblivion, hosts the podcast of the same name, offers sailing coaching and motivational talks, and shares stories that inspire resilience, curiosity, and pushing beyond comfort zones. Visit his website. Q. Let’s … [Read more...]
11 Safety Tips for Solo Female Travelers in Korea
Is Korea safe for a solo female traveler? For the most part, yes! Korea is a generally a great destination for female travelers, until you want some authentic Korean food or KBBQ. Some restaurants might not accommodate solo diners. But it's not because of your nationality. Their minimum order usually starts at a two-person portion, so they would refuse to serve me as well. Back to safety, it's always better to be safe than … [Read more...]
The Insider’s Itinerary: How to Find the Real Hunter Valley (Beyond the Big Names)
The Hunter Valley is a bit of a legend in Australia. As our oldest wine region, it carries a certain weight. But for a first-time visitor, it can be... overwhelming. On my first trip years ago, I made the classic mistake: I bounced between the three giant, famous wineries you see on every billboard, tasted the same two styles of wine, and left feeling like I’d missed something. I had. The real soul of the Hunter isn't on the main road. It's … [Read more...]
Seventh Annual Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival Returns January 2026 for a Weeklong Celebration of Culinary Excellence
From Celebrity Chef-studded Signature Events to Exclusive Collab Dinners and Hands-on Classes, the 2026 Festival Features Greater Fort Lauderdale’s Creativity, Craftsmanship, and Ever-growing Reputation as a Culinary Destination FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA — The Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival (VLFWF) returns January 19–25, 2026, for its seventh annual celebration of culinary excellence in Greater Fort Lauderdale. This year’s festival … [Read more...]
The Swimming Hole
Every day around 5pm I jump on the old Honda Click scooter with the hello kitty decoration on the rubber floor boards and ride 5 mins to the only sizable watering hole in the area. This is both mental therapy, a refreshing respite from the heat and simultaneous physical therapy. Life revolves around this water, in a part of the country where during the dry season its hard to find much here. The pool is a small dam, a place where you would … [Read more...]
Nashville Sites Invites Travelers to Explore Music City Through Immersive, Self-Guided Digital Tours
Nashville, TN — Travelers looking for authentic, story-rich ways to experience Music City now have an expanding resource at their fingertips. Nashville Sites, an innovative self-guided digital tour platform, is redefining how visitors explore the city—pairing credible historical storytelling with the flexibility today’s travelers crave. What began in 2017 as a post-graduate digital humanities project by historian Dr. Mary Ellen Pethel has … [Read more...]
How to visit Abu Simbel, the jewel in southern Egypt
No trip to Egypt is truly complete without venturing south to the monumental temples of Abu Simbel. While Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan often steal the spotlight in a classic Egypt itinerary, this remote treasure near the Sudanese border is the place where Ancient Egypt’s grandeur is felt most intensely. Whether you’re planning a first-time journey through the country or returning to explore it more deeply, Abu Simbel deserves a dedicated spot on your … [Read more...]
Chris Guillebeau, American Author, Traveler and Entrepreneur
Chris Guillebeau is an American author, traveler, and entrepreneur best known for visiting every country in the world and writing best selling books like the $100 Startup and The Art of Non-Conformity. Q. You set the goal of visiting all 193 countries and you did it before 35. Was this mission your way of challenging the status quo and living a life of non-conformity? Not at first. Looking back, it became a kind of statement, but that … [Read more...]
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