Buenos Aires announces itself through its streets more than through any landmark. In Palermo, jacaranda trees drop violet petals onto cafe tables tended by tuxedoed waiters as conversations stretch long past any reasonable
Renting a car is one of the best ways to explore Iceland beyond Reykjavík. It gives travellers the freedom to follow their own itinerary, stop at viewpoints and reach places that are difficult
Dubai is one of the world’s major aviation hubs, which makes it a common stopover on long-haul trips between Europe, Asia and Australia. But rather than spending a long layover inside the airport,
Bandung is not the city in Java that most tourists would plan their trip around. That distinction easily goes to Yogyakarta, which is home to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites — including Borobudur,
The first time I travelled through Java I honestly skipped past Malang entirely. Like many backpackers, I had booked an all-in-one tour from Yogyakarta all the way to the volcanoes of Mt. Bromo
If you go above Lima to strike out at Peru’s lesser-visited North, chances are that you will visit Trujillo. Far from a transit stop, Peru’s third largest city is a destination in its
There are few adventures quite like a US road trip. Whether you’re driving California’s Pacific Coast Highway, exploring Utah’s national parks, crossing the Rockies, or cruising Route 66, staying connected can make the
When I first moved to Madeira, I assumed learning Portuguese would happen naturally. I was hearing the language every day. Whether I was ordering coffee in a village café, buying groceries, chatting with
A hiking trip that begins beneath snow-capped Alpine peaks and ends on Madeira’s volcanic ridges sounds ambitious because it is. You are not simply combining several trails. You are moving between different countries,
Your stay in Cusco will likely be an action-packed and tiring affair, as the typical backpacker itinerary is filled with treks, early-morning starts, and intense sightseeing. That’s why it’s even more important to