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10 days in Iceland in June

10 days in Iceland in June

This year, I did a 10 days van-trip in Iceland. For the country with rough and unpredictable weather, I think I have the absolute perfect weather I couldn't have hoped for with only 1 day with rain. It was an amazing but also very rustic trip where …

Weekend in Andalusia, Spain

Weekend in Andalusia, Spain

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16 days in China - Beijing to Yunnan

16 days in China - Beijing to Yunnan

Day 1

Beijing : Summer palace in the morning and Forbidden city in the afternoon (guided visit for the second which I would recommend) , bike ride along hutongs after that.

Day 2

Great wall at Gubeikou, took the train from Beijing north and then two …

Copenhagen in Late Summer is Perfection!

Copenhagen in Late Summer is Perfection!

I went to Copenhagen for a solo trip this past August and it was such an unexpectedly amazing experience—I wasn't expecting to like it as much as I did! The weather was absolutely perfect, long sunny days, and the city had such a quaint vibe to it! …

Philippines – Most underrated travel destination right now

Philippines – Most underrated travel destination right now

Honestly, the Philippines blew my mind.
The potential this country has as a tourist destination is insane.
I really think it’s gonna get huge hype in the next few years.
So if you’re thinking about going, go now before everyone else catches on. …

My first time in China. I am blown away.

My first time in China. I am blown away.

Visited China for the first time for a 7-day trip that covered Beijing & Shanghai during the national day and mid-autumn festival. Absolutely loved the history and the people fo such a rich civilization.

Places I covered:

Tiananmen Square …

Switzerland is breathtaking 🌺 🏔️

Switzerland is breathtaking 🌺 🏔️

I flew into Geneva from the USA and spent my first day exploring Montreux and the Lavaux vineyards. The next morning, I took the GoldenPass Express to Spiez, spent a night there, and visited Lake Oeschinen the following day.

After that I headed to …

Brussels is a city that stole my heart

Brussels is a city that stole my heart

Is there a country or city that you were just passing through, but it stole your heart?

Brussels was a small stop on my trip, and I did not have high expectations from this city, but this city unexpectedly stole my heart. I don’t know how to …

Shout out to Rick Steves self walking tours

Even my 13yo thought it was cool. My wife and I have used these in the past particularly with city walks, and big museums. They are free, easy to follow, have maps, are silly and very informative and take you right to the most interesting things. We just …

15 Best Merino Wool Shirts for Travel and Everyday

So, you’re thinking about getting a Merino wool t-shirt. Whether this is your first or the final one to complete your travel clothing wardrobe, we’re here to help. Before we dive too far into the specific shirts we recommend, let’s talk about a few things …

One Day in Bryce Canyon: A Perfect Day Trip from Zion

Hiking the Queens Garden trail, one of the best things to do with one day in Bryce Canyon National Park.

Bryce Canyon is the smallest national park in Utah and is perfect for a day trip, either from Zion National Park (as we did) or if you’re passing through on a longer road trip.

Its compact size makes it easy to visit Bryce Canyon in one day. Even with …

Mexico City is a City Like No Other!

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Mexico City is a big city with a huge population and yet it feels quaint and intimate. Some districts can feel chaotic but not in the overwhelming way that other big cities around world do.

Of course, like other large cities, impoverished communities …

Organic Sunday in Mexico Cit

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Big businesses in Mexico City tend to close on Sundays. But many of the smallest businesses and street vendors stay open everyday, including Sunday.

I spent my Sunday yesterday meandering through small markets that sell agro-ecological products.

These …

Advice for visiting Paris

Tyler Cowen has some advice for those looking to visit Paris.

My overall take is this: Paris today is fairly sterile in terms of overall creativity, or for that matter business dynamism. But Parisians have perfected the art of taste along a number of …

The Charm of Shanghai's Historic Neighborhoods

The city of Shanghai, China’s pride and joy, is a picturesque place—even with its permanent backdrop of thick haze. Tourists flock to the glitzy Bund with their cameras, and daredevil urban explorers come to scale some of the world’s tallest towers.

But the …