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Surviving the World’s Most Dangerous Road: A Death Road Story

September 10, 2026 by stephen_leonardLeave a Comment

Group enjoying downhill ride on Death Road

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 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: America, Andes, Animal Rescue, Bicycle, Bus Travel, Cruising, Flowers, History, Rainforest, South America, Waterfall

Planning an NFL Road Trip This Season? Here Is How to Actually Do It Right

September 7, 2026 by Jay RobertsLeave a Comment

The 2026 season opens with the Seahawks hosting the Patriots at Lumen Field on a rare Wednesday kickoff, and by the following Sunday there will be games running from Charlotte to Detroit to Melbourne, Australia, where the 49ers and Rams open the international slate. That kind of spread across the map is exactly why late summer is when road-trip planning actually needs to start rather than the week before a game. Flights and hotel rates in any NFL … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General Travel · Tagged: Airport, America, Australia, Beer, Chicago, Drinking, Food and Wine, History, Illinois, Louisiana, Markets, Michigan, Mountain Climbing, Music, New Orleans, Nightlife, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, Restaurants

San Diego Welcomes Fall 2026 With New Restaurants, Festivals And Cultural Experiences

September 5, 2026 by DaveLeave a Comment

Expanded international air service, major food and wine festivals, new dining concepts, museum renovations, and family-friendly attractions are among the highlights shaping San Diego's visitor experience this fall. Across the region, a mix of signature events and cultural experiences offer travelers more reasons to explore San Diego in Fall 2026. Halloween and Seasonal Festivities "Kids Free San Diego" returns for its 15th year during the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airline, Airport, America, Animal Rescue, Aquarium, Architecture, Art, Asia, Beach, California, Caribbean, Culinary travel, Culture, Festival, Florida, Food and Wine, Japan, Lifestyle, Museum, Nightlife

How to Prepare for Mt. Whitney: Permits, Training, and Gear

August 19, 2026 by David WaltersLeave a Comment

Seeing the crystal clear lakes on Mt. Whitney makes navigation the permit system all the more worth it.

Mt. Whitney doesn't ease you into anything. The standard route is a 22-mile round trip with more than 6,000 feet of elevation gain, done in a single push by most hikers who start well before sunrise and finish well after dark. At 14,505 feet, it's the highest peak in the contiguous United States, and the trail treats that fact seriously. People who show up undertrained, unpermitted, or under-geared don't summit, and some of them get hurt trying. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: America, Hiking, Mountain Climbing, Sierra Nevada, Traffic, Trekking, Walking tour

The Fine Print of Booking Abroad: Rates, Fees, and Rookie Mistakes

August 19, 2026 by Antoine BirbankLeave a Comment

Travel budgets rarely collapse in one dramatic moment. They erode. A few dollars vanish at a currency counter, a booking site adds a service charge at the last screen, a card issuer quietly applies a markup, and by the end of the trip the number on the statement no longer resembles the number in the spreadsheet. Most travelers notice the gap only after they get home. The frustrating part is that almost none of this is hidden. It sits in terms … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Airline, Airport, America, Passport, Train Travel, Visa

Top 10 Unexpected Experiences to Love in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle

August 15, 2026 by DaveLeave a Comment

JEFFERSON COUNTY & BERKELEY COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA–August 2026–Jefferson County and Berkeley County, West Virginia, offer a surprising number of ways to enjoy a getaway, just over an hour’s drive northwest of Washington, D.C. Located between Interstates 81 and 70, this eastern panhandle destination is easily accessible by car via U.S. 340 and West Virginia Route 9 or by rail from Washington or Baltimore. For a destination filled with historic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Architecture, Art, Canals, Culinary travel, Culture, Drinking, History, Mountain Climbing, Ohio, Resort, Restaurants, River Rafting, Shopping Mall, Virginia, West Virginia, Wildlife

How to Find Safe & Authentic Ayahuasca Retreats in Europe

August 13, 2026 by Leo TraversLeave a Comment

Most people think that they need to fly all the way to South America to be part of an authentic plant-based retreat, and while that could have been true a few years ago, right now, it’s a myth. You see, nowadays Europe offers a ton of different ways to have a deep spiritual experience without flying to the Amazon rainforest. You can find beautiful peaceful spots in nature, from forests in Germany to the Mediterranean coast, but how do you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: America, Brazil, Colombia, Culture, Europe, Germany, History, Journey, Lifestyle, Mediterranean, Peru, Rainforest, Santa Catalina, South America, Spain, Walking tour, Wildlife

How active is tourism in Kyiv in 2026?

August 10, 2026 by Anastasia LukensLeave a Comment

Before anything else, a disclaimer. Ukraine is at war. As of mid-2026 Russia is still hitting Kyiv with missiles and drones, including some of the deadliest strikes on the city since the full-scale invasion began. This is not a normal city break, and nothing below is a nudge to pretend otherwise. Most governments, including the United States and the United Kingdom, currently advise their citizens not to travel to Ukraine at all. Please read … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: America, Britain, Bus Travel, Coffee, Culture, England, Food and Wine, Museum, Music, Restaurants, Russia, Train Travel, Urban Travel

Caribbean Risk in 2026 Runs the Full Spectrum, and the Research Starts Before You Book

August 5, 2026 by DaveLeave a Comment

Zigmas Pekarskas has planned enough independent trips to know that scanning a destination's crime headline tells only part of the story. The 2026 U.S. State Department advisories for Caribbean and adjacent destinations now span every tier on the scale, from Level 1 in El Salvador and Mexico's Yucatán to Level 4 Do Not Travel in Haiti, and that range makes destination-by-destination legal vetting the discipline that separates a well-constructed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: America, Bahamas, Caribbean, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, El Salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Paradise, Restaurants, Sports

Atlantic City fly-by: 24 hours in ‘America’s Playground

August 3, 2026 by Angelica RobertsLeave a Comment

If you've only got one day to experience Atlantic City, don't worry. This vibrant destination packs plenty into 24 hours, from sandy beaches and historic landmarks to lively casinos, great food, and nightlife that keeps going long after the sun goes down. Nicknamed "America's Playground," it's easy to see why so many visitors keep coming back for another taste of the boardwalk lifestyle. Start your morning with a stroll along the iconic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: America, Aquarium, Beach, Casino, Coffee, Food and Wine, History, Lifestyle, Mountain Climbing, New Jersey, Nightlife, Resort, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Spa, Spain, Walking tour

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