If you’ve never been to Tokyo, you’re missing out on one of the coolest places on earth, and with the Summer Olympics in Tokyo only 517 days away, it’s about to get even more attention. From riding the Shinkansen to eating sushi that comes around to you on a conveyor, Tokyo is full of fun […]
If you’re on your Costa Rican holiday and you’re looking for a day trip out of San José, I’ve got just the ticket for you. Kill two birds with one stone, and take the incredibly scenic drive up to Irazu Volcano, and on your way stop at what is considered the most haunted place in […]
Did you know that this fairy tale castle built high atop a hill in Southern Germany, in which Sleeping Beauty’s Castle was modeled, was almost blown up by the Nazis at the end of World War II? Every once in a while, here on the blog, I like to highlight one of my favorite destinations, […]
As a history buff, especially World War II history, one of my favorite things to do when traveling is to check out historic sites. Eastern Europe has an incredibly rich history and there are countless places that will take you back in time. This is the story of one of my favorites. Operation Anthropoid is […]
Update: Please see this post for a disturbing incident that occurred at this hotel. I needed to be in Costa Rica for a couple of weeks to set up a new work project, and I preferred a location near the airport, since it’s a quick Uber ride to Heredia downtown, where my friend Ana lives. […]
How does summer in Italy sound? Pretty good right?! What if it didn’t cost you a thing? Airbnb is sending four people to live in a small town in Southern Italy this summer, and if you are chosen, they will pick up the costs! For those not familiar, Airbnb is an online service that mainly […]
As anyone that knows me knows, I spend about half my time in Costa Rica. Lately I’ve been around Heredia a lot because of a new work project with my friend Ana, who lives there. About a 5 minute bus ride from downtown Heredia is a new shopping mall that I felt was worth mentioning, […]
I have to admit, I have never been much of a hostel guy. I prefer to earn and burn points at hotels, and maybe enjoy an occasional upgrade to a nicer room, but the idea of hostels has always been intriguing to me. Especially for young solo travelers, whether on a budget or not, it’s […]
1) 2018 Winter Olympics, Pyeongchang, S. Korea 2) The Korean DMZ 3) Sentosa Island, Singapore 4) Maho Beach, St Maarten 5) Super Tree Grove, Gardens by the Bay, Singapore 6) Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, Nagano, Japan 7) Sydney Harbor, Australia 8) Top of the Rock, NYC 9) Chureito Pagoda, Mt Fuji, Japan 10) Colón, Panama […]
JetBlue is back with another sale. This time to destinations in Latin America and the Caribbean! You have until tomorrow to book, for travel between 1/23 and 3/13/19. The lowest fares are for travel on Sunday through Thursday. Beware of blackout date between 2/13 and 2/18. The best deals seem to be fares as low […]