Month: December 2023

As Kiwi Collection continues celebrating 20 years of hotel curation, which kicked off with unforgettable stays, our gaze turns to the special properties that have held court in our collection…

One of the world’s most quintessential wildlife experiences, the annual Great Migration in Africa is an event like no other. Millions of Zebras, Wildebeest, and other antelope species make this…

The train from Medan to Rantau Prapat is the longest railway journey in North Sumatra (266 km). It’s not a route that is useful from a tourism perspective, but if…

I’ve always had a soft spot in my heart for Rome—and will always go out of my way to defend it against its many detractors. The “Eternal City” will eternally…

As the winter chill sets in and the days grow shorter, the yearning for sunshine and warmth becomes profound. If you’re seeking break from the winter blues, look no further…

Posted: 12/15/23 | December 15th, 2023 Staying safe on the road is a top concern for….well, everyone. No one wants to get scammed, hurt, or sick on the road. No…

Over the past many months, we’ve gotten so many compliments on how we’re looking these days. If that includes you, thank you so much! Yes indeed, we’ve both lost a…

The holiday season is a time of joy, laughter, and cherished moments with loved ones. As we navigate through the festivities, capturing those special moments through photographs becomes a tradition…

Expensive but possible on a budget, Sydney is spectacular for its natural beauty, enviable for a fun, relaxed culture, and relatively easy for solo travelers. Sydney is a culture hound’s…

Embarking on a backpacking adventure through Europe is a rite of passage for many travelers. The continent’s diverse landscapes, rich history, and vibrant cultures offer unparalleled experiences for those willing…

I did my first ever holiday gift guide for travelers a few years ago, which was fun to compile. Readers seemed to enjoy the various items, and I was happy…

Monday, December 11, 2023 – 8:45 pm PT So it goes with climbing sometimes we take what the mountain gives us and unfortunately that isn’t always the summit. The team…

Looking for the best travel gifts for couples? You’ve come to the right place! We’ve had a lot of fun gathering together all these travel gift ideas and it’s time…

Renowned for its magnificent Baroque architecture, the monastery of the Benedictines is part of the UNESCO heritage site ‘Late Baroque Towns of the Val di Noto (South-Eastern Sicily). Get up…

Coffee in Greece is a huge part of the Greek culture, but unlike other destinations that focus on the drink itself, Grecian coffee culture is much more of a pretext…

The Camino de Santiago is one of the most famous treks in the world. In this episode, Victor Prince joins us to share the practical & spiritual realities behind such…

Posted By Joseph Hanover in Food | The princely state of Rajasthan has mostly been known for its splendid forts and the royal atmosphere which exudes from them. Being largely…

You’ve heard of the Edinburgh Festivals and Stirling Castle – but what about Celtic Connections and Abbotsford? Scotland’s best-known landmarks have plenty to offer, but there’s culture to be found…

The largest stone carving in Nepal is Vishnu at Budhanilkantha reclining on a bed of snakes over a pond just outside Kathmandu – a place with several mysteries The Budhanilkantha…

Photography is not just a form of art; it’s a way of seeing the world. It’s an expression, a documentation, a story-telling medium that is as diverse as the individuals…

The first time I saw the Dton Yaang Naa trees I was transfixed. I was returning from a press trip to learn about the care of Elephants in the Kingdom…

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Tucked away in South America’s northeast, Suriname is a unique travel destination not a lot of people know as a, well, know. The country doesn’t have much of a tourism…

Two weeks ago, the Transportation Security Administration announced that it would began allowing travelers to apply for its PreCheck program, “an expedited screening process” through airport security. Curiously though, the…