I had always imagined Malta to be a bit of a resort island, with shiny, high-rise apartments and crowded beaches …
Baños – A Budget-Friendly, DIY Experience in Ecuador
Aside from Quito, Baños probably sees the most tourists anywhere in Ecuador. Nestled in a rainforest-filled valley beneath the shadow …
Your Peru Itinerary: 2, 3 or 4 weeks
Oh, Peru, how I fell for you. Immediately before arriving in Lima, I spent two weeks in Ecuador, which was …
How to Visit Chichen Itza Without a Tour
Chichen Itza isn’t just a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it’s also one of the New7 Wonders of the World. So …
The Most Beautiful Places in Seville, Spain
I spent three months living in Seville, a beautiful city in the south of Spain. I was there on an …
Visit Guadalajara: the Perfect Mexico Starting Point
Most people visiting Mexico head straight for Mexico City or the beaches of the Yucatán Peninsula. And while the Caribbean …
5 Great Ontario Day Hikes
Hands down, hiking is the best way to experience the beauty of Canada’s vast wilderness. Ontario is huge, and most …
Romania: Your 2-Week Itinerary
Though Romania has started to appear on more travel bucket lists, it still doesn’t see that many foreign visitors. Which …
All My Favourite Places in Lisbon
If I’m being honest, I didn’t love Portugal before I went to Lisbon. My feelings about the country were all …
10 of the Best Things to See in Granada
The first thing I saw after arriving at the Granada bus station was distant snowy mountains behind a medieval-style tower. …
The Best Way to Spend a Day Trip to the Vatican
A city within a city. These two ancient places have stood entwined for millenia, but the Vatican City we know …
A Complete Guide To Visiting Rome
There are a few places in the world I believe everyone should see at least once in their lives. Rome …