Dubrovnik, Croatia is a sight to behold. Nicknamed ‘The Pearl of the Adriatic,’ the old walled city is perfectly perched along the teal waters of the Adriatic Sea at the base of Mount Srd. While navigating the cobblestone streets and taking in the historic sights within the protected city center is a must, seeing the city from afar is even more spectacular.… Read the rest
Of the 1,200 islands that dot the Adriatic Sea along Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast, Hvar Island is the most famous. The island – Hvar Town, specifically – has long been known as a glamorous destination for posh party-goers, celebrities and uber-rich yacht owners.… Read the rest
Diocletian’s Palace was built in the 4th century as a retirement seaside residence for the Roman Emperor, his family, servants and guards. The rectangular structure (520 x 620 feet) was two stories, fronted the sea and was built more like a fort than a palace.… Read the rest
While it’s difficult to argue with the merits of visiting the world’s most popular cities (like Paris, NYC and Sydney), taking a trip to underrated travel destinations can be equally – if not more – enthralling.
Traveling to underrated destinations reinvigorates our desire to discover.… Read the rest
Santiago, the capital of Chile, is a buzzing, densely-packed metropolis sandwiched between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. During our week-long stay in the city, we were on a mission to find the best things to do in Santiago, Chile.… Read the rest
We only had one day in Perth, Australia – and we wanted to make the most of it! On our quick stop – while traveling from Kuala Lumpur to Mauritius – we packed our Perth itinerary with the city’s top sights.… Read the rest
Relatively speaking, Vietnam is an affordable country for most tourists. With inexpensive accommodations, cheap street food and low-priced tours visitors can experience an enjoyable vacation on a budget. To the joy of budget travelers, the cost of visiting the island of Phu Quoc is not completely inflated (or, at least it doesn’t have to be!).… Read the rest
Eight rustic, rocky Vietnam islands, collectively known as the Cham Islands, sit off the coast near Hoi An. Also called Cù Lao Chàm, the archipelago is only 9 miles from the mainland coast – which makes it a perfect day trip from Hoi An.… Read the rest
When the first activity while touring the Vietnam Central Highlands was eating fried critters at a ‘cricket farm’, it clearly set the tone for the day. As promised, Mr. Rot’s Secret Dalat Tour was not going to be like any other tour in Vietnam.… Read the rest
When we decided to travel to Dalat, Vietnam as part of our journey through the country, we did it based on a single reason: the promise of cool, mountain weather. We didn’t care about the things to do in Dalat – not the city sights or Dalat waterfalls or tours or food – we just wanted to escape the heat.… Read the rest