Discovering Romania.
Piatra Neamt in Romania is eastern Europe’s tourism equivalent of an undiscovered star, ready and eager to shine on a global stage and just on the verge of being discovered. Follow…
Lightweight Backpacking News: Digest No. 25
FBI Fugitive Found on Appalachian Trail, A Survival Video Game, The Zion Flash Flood, A "Walk In the Woods" Inspires People to Get Out, MSR FlyLite Tent, and much more!…
Hiking in Romania’s Ceahl?u National Park
When you think of hiking destinations in Europe, what places come to mind? For me it’s usually the Alps, the Dolomites, or the Pyrenees. The Eastern Carpathians? That’s a mountain range…
This Land is Your Land
Privatization and commercialization of public lands is increasing. More companies are being allowed to manage national forests and other federal and state-owned lands, and fracking and mining firms are often…
Everest Movie Prize Pack Giveaway
Everest is the ultimate bucket list destination for many of us. A dream that is out of reach for all but a few. The closest many of us will come…
GO GREEN TIP #112: 10 Simple Wildlife Photography Tips
GO GREEN TIP #112: 10 Simple Wildlife Photography Tips originally appeared on Green Global Travel. GO GREEN TIP #112:10 Simple Wildlife Photography Tips I didn’t start out as a wildlife…
9 Ways to Stay Safe (and Sane) in Morocco
Wandering around the Fez medina, I could feel the stares. “Where are you going? Want to go to the tanneries? I’ll take you. No money. Don’t worry!” the medina’s faux…
Up-and-Coming Hipster Neighborhoods Around the World
Hipsters Image source Backpacking isn’t always about “getting off the beaten track.” Sometimes, you just want to find the coolest bar in town for some daytime drinks, chat to some fun…
On Safari in North America
Discard the idea that you have to be in Africa to go on safari. Instead, head for the “Serengeti of North America”—the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem—which is spread across the states of Wyoming,…
Scary Slovenian Folk Traditions
The man behind the counter at Ptuj Castle suggested I begin my tour at a display of costumes and masks from Slovenian folk traditions and tales. “But I have to…
Hôtel Thoumieux, Paris: Hotel of the week
We agree with Sabrina:Paris is always a good idea; especially if checking in to Left Bank stay Hôtel Thoumieux. We’re eager to try its recently re-styled restaurant, and India Mahdavi-made-over boudoirs send…
Exploring Petra: A First-Timer’s Guide to Visiting One of the 7 Wonders of the World
Hidden away among pink-hued cliffs in the valley of Wadi Musa, sits the forgotten city of Petra. In its heyday, the enigmatic destination was home to 30,000 people and the…
Provence Road Trip III – Market Day in Aix-en-Provence
Having spent a few days in the countryside we were ready for the bustling of a bigger city. We arrived in Aix-en-Provence and instantly felt as though we’d found a…
The List: 8 Destinations with Michelin Star Dining
Hotel dining has never been trendier, or tastier, thanks to a vanguard of talented young chefs plying their trade at many of the world’s top properties. If the idea of…
How to Save Money—and Time—When Planning Your Next Trip
No matter where you get your travel advice these days, the common theme seems to be that saving money is the most important thing. But, as the old saying goes,…
5 Things About Houston’s Food Scene That Might Surprise You
Anvil Bar & Refuge/Visit Houston Many people associate Houston with NASA, oil, and sprawl — but it also happens to have a serious food and cultural scene. The downtown area is developing into…
What To Pack For A Cycling Holiday
Bringing you tried and tested tips for what to pack for a cycling holiday Comfortable Trousers (And Pants) Comfortable trousers (called pants in some parts of the world) are a…
Art and Luxury: Where to stay in Columbus, Ohio
Categories: Best OfTravelingBody: Columbus, Ohio, has its first Art Boutique hotel, and let me tell you how much I love this place. Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph, located in the…
Photo of the Week: Aerial views of Brasov, Romania
Aerial views from the Cable Car in Brasov, Romania We captured this week’s travel photo while on the cable car that takes visitors to the top of Tampa Mountain in…
French Desserts: Some of My Favorite Sweet Treats in France
I have a sweet tooth and a pronounced one at that. For whatever reason I always gravitate towards desserts of all manner and shape when I travel and it’s because…
Learning about the wines of Burgundy
One of the things that many people find intimidating is to be confronted with an extensive wine list and asked to make a selection. As I grew up in Australia,…
Thailand Tourism Situation Update regarding Air Quality in South Thailand
Air quality in Phuket and a number of other provinces in South Thailand has improved and is now well within the limit set for public safety standards, according to Thailand’s…
Living Abroad: How to Balance Your Ex-Pats and Your Locals
Join Vagabondish on Twitter and Facebook. I’ve lived in three different countries outside my own, working as an English teacher. Each time I’ve been fascinated by the different possibilities for…
Chile Ski Mountaineering: Reid & Team Ski from the Lonquimay Summit
Setting out into uncertain weather today with Volcan Lonquimay as our optimistic feeling objective, I was not convinced we were going to see the top.