7 best day trips from Austin, Texas

7 best day trips from Austin, Texas

The city of Austin is a destination in and of itself. But the city’s location in the Texas Hill Country makes it easy for travelers to access other unique places without a long drive. The area is full of phenomenal hiking spots, popular…

The 14 Best Things to do in Brisbane

The 14 Best Things to do in Brisbane

If you haven’t heard already, I recently moved to Brisbane. And while it never occurred to me over the years of visiting Brisbane that I might one day live here, I’m so glad we decided to make the move to…

The coldest vacation spots in the world

The coldest vacation spots in the world

Holidays in hot places? That’s old hat. How about chilling out – truly – on your next big trip? To travel somewhere super-cold is to fall in love, as temperatures plummet, with this planet’s wildest sides. With all their snow, ice…

10 best day trips from London

10 best day trips from London

London is a world unto itself, and it’s only natural that many travelers never look beyond the confines of the city limits. But when you’ve made the most of free entry to the city’s best museums and wandered through the many vast…

7 best hikes in Portugal

7 best hikes in Portugal

Though rightly famed for its golden beaches and picturesque cities, Portugal is less well known for its hiking paths. This is good news for those in search of incredible trails without the crowds to match.  This Iberian nation is packed…