Lauren Juliff is a British travel blogger, author, and digital nomad who founded the travel site Never Ending Footsteps. In 2011, she decided to quit her job and see the world. She has since spent more than a decade on the road, visiting over 100 countries and sharing her experiences in an honest way that most travel blogs don’t, including highlighting some of the unglamorous mishaps she has learned from along the way. Q. Most travel blogs nowadays seem pretty polished and highlight only the glossy side of travel. Never […]

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A rigid kayak strapped to a rental car roof in Portugal cost me 47 euros in unexpected fees and a heated argument with an airport shuttle driver. That was three years ago. Last month, the same trip happened with a 35-pound bag checked as regular luggage, and by noon I was paddling the Mondego River while other tourists waited for organized boat tours. The assumption that serious paddling demands serious equipment has kept countless travelers from experiencing waterways that buses and hiking trails simply cannot reach. Inflatable kayaks have quietly […]

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When most travelers dream of Tuscany, their minds immediately drift to the Val d’Orcia: sun-drenched rolling hills, neat rows of cypress trees, and sprawling vineyards. It is a beautiful image, a classic “Renaissance” landscape that has been manicured by human hands for centuries. But as a professional hiking guide living in this region, I know it is only half the story. If you travel just a short distance north of the famous art cities like Florence or Pistoia, the landscape undergoes a radical transformation. The vineyards disappear, the horizon rises, […]

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Eddy L. Harris is a writer, filmmaker, and lifelong traveler who mixes memoir, adventure, and cultural insights in books like Mississippi Solo and Native Stranger. His stories dive into race and identity, inspired by his journeys across the USA and Africa. Q. Back in the 80s, you made a journey down the Mississippi by canoe, solo. What was the hardest part of doing it solo? The hardest thing about doing it solo was doing it. And I imagine that would have been the case had I not been alone – the […]

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Mt. Mariglem in Cabangan, Zambales is a 573 MASL minor peak famous for its “Ridge-to-River” trail. While often labeled “beginner-friendly” due to its short 2–3 hour ascent, the open trail exposes hikers to extreme heat (Heat Index >40°C), making it a High-Intensity Short-Duration (HISD) challenge. The reward is a refreshing descent into the emerald waters of the Maligha and Agbobotilya Rivers. If I had to describe Mt. Mariglem in one sentence, it would be this: It is a beautiful, scorching trap that rewards you only after it has tested your […]

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Mount Makiling is an ASEAN Heritage Park rising to 1,090 MASL in the CALABARZON region. Managed exclusively by the UPLB Makiling Center for Mountain Ecosystems (MCME), the standard 2026 hike requires a mandatory guide (PHP 1,200), strictly enforced cut-off times, and a physical ID for entry. The Mariang Makiling Trail (MMT) is a 4/9 Difficulty minor climb, taking 5-7 hours to complete. Rising like a sleeping giant over the Southern Tagalog plains, Mt. Makiling is more than just a geological formation—it is a cultural institution. For decades, this dormant stratovolcano […]

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I’ve spent a fair few nights on sleeper buses around the world at this point, and honestly? The experience is wildly different depending on where you are. I’ve taken overnight buses in Turkey, Western Europe, Thailand, Vietnam, all over South America, Mexico, and even the UK, and each region has its own quirks, comfort rating, and chaos level. Some buses are genuinely brilliant, like in Vietnam, where they have lie-flat seats that could rival a hostel bed. Others… well, let’s just say I’ve spent more than one night wide awake, […]

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Oslo in winter doesn’t try to impress with postcard-blue skies. It seduces with low grey light, the smell of woodsmoke drifting over the fjord, and the quiet satisfaction of knowing the city was built for this season, not in spite of it.  Two days is barely enough to scratch the surface, yet it’s perfect for feeling the vibe, and slipping into the rhythm of a place that treats darkness like an old friend. I have escaped to Norway twice, once in December during thick snow, and second time in February […]

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Traveling often means waiting: airports, transfers, delayed departures, and quiet evenings away from home. During these moments, many travelers turn to online entertainment simply because it is always available. Studies show that digital media use during trips averages more than six hours a day, which reflects how naturally phones and tablets fit into travel routines. Streaming video, music, social platforms, mobile games, podcasts, and online casinos are all used depending on mood and time available. These options do not require planning or fixed schedules, which makes them easy to use […]

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Most Taj Mahal tour rarely deviate from the script: you enter the Taj complex, stroll through its gardens, enter the main mausoleum to see the tombs, take a few pictures at the same spot as a million others and then leave the city. But beyond this Taj Mahal itinerary, there lie so many details most visitors miss out on. I have visited the Taj Mahal around five times now, my first time being when I was 10. Each visit taught me something new on how to actually experience this wonder […]

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Nick is better known as The Flying Naturist. He is a lifestyle blogger and content creator who shares what it is like to live a clothing optional life on his website, FlyingNaturist.com. He writes about everyday naturist experiences, from swimming and bowling to vacation. Nick presents himself as an ordinary person and advocates that naturism is not about showing off or being provocative, but simply a way of life. Q. Naturism is a lifestyle, but many people misunderstand it. What is your take on what naturism really means in its […]

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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, has a mission – to turn winter darkness into a city-wide spectacle of lights that spotlights Vilnius’ architecture, from historical façades to […]

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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 tucked down dusty driveways, in small tin sheds, […]

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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 route. How to Get to Abu Simbel Reaching Abu Simbel requires a bit of planning due to […]

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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 wasn’t the intention. I did about half of the countries before social media […]

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