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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The first thing that strikes you about Olongapo City isn’t the visual – it’s the energy. As our jeepney rumbles down Magsaysay Drive, the main artery of this bustling port city about 80 kilometers northwest of Manila, the vibrant pulse of street life emerges against a backdrop of mountains and sea. Once home to the largest U.S. naval base outside American soil, Olongapo has transformed itself from a military outpost into a dynamic Filipino city that honors its past while forging its own identity. The story of Olongapo is inextricably […]

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Lake Rio Cuarto is the deepest lake in Costa Rica and truly a hidden gem. I haven’t seen pictures or heard of this place prior to me visiting. Most tourists never end up here, unless they stay at the exact same eco lodge I stayed at, Hotel Del Bosque. They arrange all the tours on this lake and carry people to and from the hotel and the lake. We already rented a car for the duration of our trip and we just drove there ourselves. If you’d like to plan […]

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The minibus wound its way along the National Highway, leaving Manila’s concrete jungle behind as the landscape gradually transformed into a tapestry of green fields and distant mountains. I was headed to Zambales, a province on the western coast of Luzon that had long captured my imagination with promises of pristine beaches and hidden coves. After four hours of travel, the familiar salt-tinged breeze of the West Philippine Sea welcomed me to San Antonio, a quiet coastal town that would be my base for the next few days. Unlike the […]

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A part of the Cascades range, Mt. Lassen is a dormant volcano outside of Chester, California. While the volcano is considered dormant, it last erupted in 1915 and has many geologically active features, such as mud pots and hot springs. During the winter, this park is nearly inaccessible due to snowfall, but from late spring to early fall, it is a paradise for outdoor explorers and day trippers alike. Much of Mt. Lassen National Park can be seen via car, with a paved road connecting the two visitor centers and […]

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About Kate K.F Hi Everyone! My name is Kate and I am a Tanzania-based safari specialist and writer with a passion for wildlife conservation. I have spent years exploring Tanzania’s national parks and game reserves, where I gained a deep knowledge of well-known Tanzania destinations—including the legendary Ngorongoro Crater location, the Serengeti National Park and Lake Manyara amongst many others. Through my company BornWild, I tailor private safari experiences that suit everyone from solo travelers to families, honeymoons and everything in between.  As I stood at the top of the […]

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The morning sun cast long shadows across the sugarcane fields as I made my way north from Manila along the MacArthur Highway. Like many travelers before me, I had always seen Tarlac as a place to pass through – a mere waypoint on the journey to more famous destinations in the Philippines’ northern reaches. But something made me stop this time, drawn by whispers of historic haciendas, sacred mountains, and a culture that blends the Kapampangan, Pangasinan, and Ilocano traditions into something uniquely its own. My first stop was Tarlac […]

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Nestled in the Bicol Region of the Philippines, Albay Province stands as a testament to nature’s raw beauty and human resilience. This remarkable destination, approximately 450 kilometers southeast of Manila, offers visitors an extraordinary blend of natural wonders, cultural heritage, and culinary delights, all under the watchful gaze of the perfectly cone-shaped Mayon Volcano. The province’s crown jewel, Mount Mayon, locally known as “Daragang Magayon” (Beautiful Lady), commands attention with its symmetrical cone shape rising 2,462 meters above sea level. This active stratovolcano, recognized as one of the world’s most […]

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Hostels conjure a lot of negative images—from shit horror movies, to loud snoring, to lack of privacy. I’ve experienced the downsides of them. But when you stay at a good one… man is it good. The Best Hostel I’ve Ever Stayed At Without further ado… The Secret Garden Cotopaxi in Ecuador. Let me start with the value of the place. My 3-day, 2-night package included: Transport from Quito (Cotopaxi is a couple of hours away). You’re in a van filled with travelers, starting to make friends immediately – Two nights […]

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I couldn’t help but feel a sense of excitement and curiosity as I stepped off the bus and ambled along the streets of Batangas. This charming city, nestled in the heart of the Calabarzon region, has long been a favorite among locals and travelers alike. And as I delved deeper into its winding streets and bustling markets, I began to uncover the secrets that make Batangas City a true gem of the Philippines. My journey began at the city’s historic center, where the stunning Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception […]

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Isabella talks about the four crucial pieces of advice she’d give to any traveler about to do the Acatenango Volcano Hike, based on her own experiences of hiking Acatenango Volcano this year in January. Climbing Acatenango Volcano is a rite of passage for just about anybody traveling through Guatemala. I had heard of it before we went to Guatemala and I knew I wanted to do it, but I didn’t realize quite how popular it would be; it was the talk of our hostel in Antigua. Words of wisdom were […]

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Catalonia has incredibly green natural parks. Unlike the southern parts of Spain (which can be a savannah type landscape) the natural spaces in Catalonia have much greater bio-diversity with some beautiful forests, mountains, deltas and coastline ideal for hiking, nature and adventure escapes. Easy hiking for beginners and families with young children in Collserola park Behind Barcelona is the sierra de Collserola mountain range and the 84.65 square Kilometre Collserola parc natural where there lies a wealth of woodland, fields and rivers in a protected park with a wide variety […]

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Choosing a wedding venue is never an easy task! We looked at venues in our local area of Fort Lauderdale, Miami, all the way to the Caribbean islands, and many beach resorts in Costa Rica prior to choosing The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal, Costa Rica. Today I’ll share with you what led to this decision and why we feel like this is one of the most unique weddings ever crafted. About The Springs Resort in Costa Rica The Springs Resort and Spa is like no other property we’ve […]

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East Java captivates people from all over the world with its mesmerizing natural attractions, such as the majestic Mount Bromo and the ethereal blue flames of Ijen volcano, but also cultural marvels like the Prambanan temple and of course our rainbow village of Jodipan The village of Jodipan is out of the bunch, the one that has less visitors and international attention, so of course is where we will take you. If you are planning to visit East Java,click here to read a complete Mount Bromo guide . Jodipan Village […]

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Go to hell. The phrase has lost its power through overuse. Unless, perhaps the phase “go to hell” was intended not as a threat, but as a travel recommendation. I should have taken the two demon statues directly outside Japan’s Noboribetsu station as a warning that the good times were indeed about to end. Instead, I was delighted. Clearly, the colorful demons were proof I was in the right place. I had made it to Hokkaido’s Noboribetsu, destined for Jigokudani, aka ”Hell Valley”. Generally, I would have preferred to walk […]

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