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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

Lauren Juliff, Founder of Never Ending Footsteps

April 5, 2026 by Teh Chin LiangLeave a Comment

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 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Australia, Beach, Budget travel, Bus Travel, China, England, Food and Wine, Istanbul, Maldives, National Park, New Zealand, Pakistan, Portugal, Resort, Restaurants, Shanghai, Taxi, Volcano, Walking tour

How to Fly Smart: Scoring Cheap Flight Tickets for the Journey of a Lifetime

March 31, 2026 by Leva BattenLeave a Comment

There is a particular thrill that comes with watching a departure board flip from one destination to the next. Nairobi. Reykjavik. Bangkok. Lima. Each name is a doorway, and every seasoned traveler knows that the trick is not just choosing which door to walk through — it's knowing how to get there without leaving your travel fund in tatters on the airport floor. I've been booking international flights since the mid-1990s, back when you called … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Africa, Airline, Airport, Asia, Bangkok Thailand, Business Travel, Journey, Peru, Portugal, Spain, Walking tour

Porto or Lisbon: An Honest Comparison for Travellers Planning a Long Stay

March 29, 2026 by Joao BurnsLeave a Comment

The Porto-versus-Lisbon debate has been running for as long as budget airlines have served both cities. For a weekend trip, the answer barely matters - both are excellent and you should visit both. But for travellers planning a month or longer, the differences between Portugal's two major cities start to matter in ways that no weekend can reveal. I have spent extended time in both. Here is what I have learned about living in each, rather than … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Beer, Bus Travel, Coffee, Culture, Europe, Expatriate, Food and Wine, National Park, Portugal, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Train Travel, Visa, Weekend Travel

The Backpack That Floats: How Inflatable Kayaks Rewrote My Travel Rules

March 25, 2026 by Thomas FranklinLeave a Comment

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 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Airline, Airport, Beach, Bridges, Bus Travel, Canals, Culture, Glacier, Hiking, Mediterranean, Montenegro, Mountain Climbing, Portugal, Restaurants, River Rafting, Romantic, Seafood, Spain, Sports, Technology

Game Your Way Around the World

March 6, 2026 by Will RogersLeave a Comment

Travel and gaming may seem like separate worlds, but they share a common thread immersion, exploration, and the thrill of discovery. Just as games transport players into new environments, travel offers the chance to step into real-life worlds that echo the themes and atmospheres of favourite games. Whether you love epic adventures, high stakes excitement, or relaxed social play, your gaming preferences can inspire the perfect holiday … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Amsterdam, Architecture, Art, Beach, Caribbean, Casino, Culture, Germany, Greece, Hiking, History, Iceland, Korea, Monaco, Music, New York City, New Zealand, Nightlife, Portugal, Rome

Uncharted Waters: The Most Surprising Coastal Destinations You’ve Never Heard Of

February 6, 2026 by Madeline McMallisterLeave a Comment

When people think about coastal travel, the same names come up again and again. Santorini. Bali. The Amalfi Coast. These places are beautiful, no doubt about it. But they are also crowded, expensive, and increasingly predictable. Beyond the glossy postcards and social media hotspots, there is another world of coastlines that remain quiet, surprising, and deeply authentic. According to the World Tourism Organization, over 70% of international … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Beach, Cruising, Culture, Europe, Fishing, History, Internet, Japan, Kenya, Montenegro, Portugal, Shopping Mall, Technology, Walking tour, Wildlife

A Guide To Dating Safely and Successfully When You Travel

February 4, 2026 by Steven AtchelerLeave a Comment

Romance finds people in unexpected places. A bar in Lisbon, a hostel common room in Bangkok, a museum queue in Buenos Aires. Travel strips away the familiar, and that openness can make meeting someone feel easier than it does at home. The barriers drop. Conversations start faster. Time feels compressed because both people know the clock is running. But the same conditions that make connection easier also make misjudgment easier. You lack the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Bangkok Thailand, Culture, Drinking, Internet, Mexico, Museum, Passport, Portugal, Restaurants, Romantic, Taxi, Traffic, Travel Insurance, Walking tour

Five Wine Regions That Changed How I See the World

December 20, 2025 by Ian Cauble2 Comments

Wine has a way of turning geography into memory. Not just places on a map, but moments burned into your senses—the smell of hot stone, the scrape of gravel underfoot, the way a long lunch quietly becomes dinner. Over the past 25 years, including the formative years spent training to pass the Master Sommelier exam, these experiences have shaped how I understand wine and the world around it. These are the places I return to in my memory—and the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: America, Drinking, Europe, Food and Wine, France, Germany, Greece, Harvest, History, Museum, Napa Valley, Portugal, Restaurants, Sailing, Seafood, Ski Trip, Sonoma, Spain, Sweden, Village

Art D’Égypte by Culturvator Announces the Fifth Edition of “Forever Is Now” at the Pyramids of Giza

November 20, 2025 by Dave1 Comment

Art D'Égypte by Culturvator Announces the Fifth Edition of "Forever Is Now" at the Pyramids of Giza A Global Dialogue Between Heritage & Contemporary Art Returns November 11 to December 6, 2025 (Cairo, Egypt - 10/29) – Art D'Égypte by Culturvator proudly announces the fifth edition of Forever Is Now, the world-renowned contemporary art exhibition returning to the Pyramids of Giza from November 11 to December 6, 2025. Held under the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Art, Brazil, Culture, Egypt, Film, France, Italy, Korea, Museum, Portugal, Russia

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