Destinations

Madagascar, and Antananarivo (Tana) especially, has so far been the worst place I’ve ever visited. Or to be clear, there wasn’t anything wrong with the country itself, and Madagascar has …

Greetings from Comoros! I’m thrilled to finally be here, but getting from Bahrain to this remote African island nation turned out to be an adventure like no other. Unfortunately, the …

A Full Review of Tourist Israel’s “Masada Sunrise, Ein Gedi and the Dead Sea” Tour While planning my trip in my hostel in Tel Aviv, I kept hearing amazing things …

Turkey—and especially Istanbul—has been in the headlines lately, and not always for the best reasons. But I love Istanbul. After a brief summer visit, I knew one week wasn’t enough. …

San Marino is a microstate with a population of just 33,000. It is the third smallest country in Europe, with only Monaco and Vatican City being smaller. But don’t let …

If you only have a few days in Lisbon, here are seven must-see sights and experiences that showcase the best of this beautiful city—plus two popular attractions you can skip. …

Lisbon is a fantastic city for vegan and vegetarian travelers. There are quite a few plant-based restaurants scattered across the city, and although I didn’t have time to try them …

As a travel photographer, I’ve developed a bit of an obsession with sunrises and sunsets. There’s something magical about capturing a city bathed in golden light—especially one as timeless and …

As some of you know, I’m on a mission to visit every country in the world—which means checking off some of the smaller European nations I’d previously skipped. After wrapping …

On my train journey from Barcelona to Valencia, I had the pleasure of sitting next to a warm and friendly older woman from Valencia. She struck up a conversation and, …