Italy is a beautiful country that tens of millions of people visit every year. It’s one of the world’s most popular destinations and ranks fourth for international arrivals. As popular as it is with tourists, both young and old, that doesn’t mean everyone’s travel plans go off without a hitch. Travelers make a range of mistakes that have the potential to impact their vacations, including the following: Planning the Trip Yourself Many people … [Read more...]
A football fan’s road trip through England: stadiums, cities, and matchday magic
I have visited a lot of famous places that left me cold, and a few ordinary ones that gave me goosebumps. An English football ground on matchday belongs firmly in the second group. Last autumn I finally did the trip I had been promising myself for years: a loose loop around England to see four of its great stadiums, soak up the cities around them, and work out whether the atmosphere really lives up to the hype. It does. If anything, the … [Read more...]
A New Hampshire summer road trip: mountains, lakes, and the quiet charm of the Granite State
Some states shout for your attention. New Hampshire is not one of them, and that is exactly why I keep going back. Wedged between the crowds of Vermont's ski towns and the tourist machinery of coastal Maine, the Granite State just gets on with being quietly spectacular, and summer is when it does its best work. Last July I gave myself a loose week to drive a loop from the seacoast up into the White Mountains and back down through the lakes. I … [Read more...]
Harry Mitsidis, Founder of NomadMania
Harry Mitsidis is the founder of NomadMania, one of the world's leading communities for serious and "out of the box" travelers. Born in London and raised in Athens, he completed visits to all 193 UN-recognized countries by age 36 and has since visited all of them again, one of four people known to have visited every country twice. He created NomadMania to help travelers track, verify and share their journeys while promoting deeper exploration … [Read more...]
Why Communal Ranch Bukidnon Should Be on Your Northern Mindanao Road Trip
Bukidnon has a way of surprising travelers. One moment, you are passing through long highway stretches and cool mountain towns. Then suddenly, the landscape opens into rolling grasslands, misty ridges, cattle country, and wide scenic views that feel very different from the usual beach-and-waterfall image of Philippine travel. One of the best examples of that highland charm is Communal Ranch in Impasug-ong, Bukidnon. Known for its open … [Read more...]
5 Day Barcelona Itinerary for First-Timers: What to Do, Eat & Skip
I landed in Barcelona with a broken suitcase wheel, a dead phone, and absolutely no idea what I was doing. It was my first solo trip to Spain, and I'd spent weeks reading guides that all said the same thing: "Visit the Sagrada Familia before 9 AM for the best lighting." Helpful? Sure. But not exactly the kind of advice that prepares you for the moment you step out of the metro into a plaza full of strangers, with the Catalan sun on … [Read more...]
Craig Pavlus, CEO and Founder of Pavlus Travel
Craig Pavlus is the CEO and founder of Pavlus Travel & Cruise and one of the most recognized figures in U.S. luxury travel. He began his career at Trans World Airlines (TWA) as a ticket and gate agent, rising to President of TWA Getaway Vacations and later Senior Vice President of Marketing. That front-to-back industry experience — from customer service to executive strategy — shaped the way Pavlus Travel has operated for 32 years. Q. You … [Read more...]
Why Corregidor Island Deserves a Place in a Deeper Manila and Philippine Travel Itinerary
When people plan trips around Manila, the usual focus tends to fall on the obvious city landmarks, quick food stops, shopping districts, or short day tours. That makes sense. Metro Manila is dense, chaotic, layered, and full of places that can fill a packed itinerary. But if travelers only stay inside the usual urban loop, they often miss one of the most meaningful destinations connected to the wider story of Manila Bay and Philippine history: … [Read more...]
Maradiva Villas Stands as Mauritius’s Most Private Luxury Resort — and Earns That Status
The editorial team at Arabiccasinos has spent considerable time tracking where the Arabic-speaking world's high-end travelers choose to land when they seek genuine seclusion without sacrificing culinary depth or wellness. Maradiva Villas Resort & Spa in Mauritius, starting at EUR 650 per night, keeps appearing in that conversation. Gulf and Arabic-speaking visitors planning a stay at this level tend to research every line of discretionary … [Read more...]
The Best Rural Retreats and Cultural Escapes in the UK and Ireland
Some of the best memories from the UK and Ireland come from places that barely appear in guidebooks. A quiet harbour at the end of a winding road, a country pub filled with locals on a rainy afternoon, or a walking path connecting villages across open farmland often leaves a stronger impression than a famous attraction. The places below are full of rural areas where the landscape still shapes daily life. In the Highlands, mountains and lochs … [Read more...]