Travel Far. Discover More. Spend Less.
Kyoto, Japan is home to an astounding 2,000 Japanese temples and shrines. Yes, two-thousand.
While visiting Kyoto Temples was high on our list of things to do, we had no intention – or ambition – to see them all. There is actually more to see in Kyoto!… Read the rest
A trip to Singapore isn’t complete without a Chinatown Walking Tour, as there are so many things to do! From visiting temples to perusing the shops to sampling the delectable food.
As one of the best places to explore on foot, we created this fantastic Self-Guided Singapore Chinatown Walking Tour.… Read the rest
During the Age of Discovery, when Portugal controlled the Spice Trade and the Indian Ocean, many of the top Belem, Portugal attractions were built. These historic sights today rank as some of the Best Things To Do in Belem.
Belem, Portugal is located just four miles from the Lisbon city center, but feels a world away.… Read the rest
Thailand is a country of contrasting landscapes. The sprawling capital city of Bangkok is marked with soaring skyscrapers, the Northern Thai countryside is lush with rolling mountains and the long southern coastline is peppered with thousands of tropical Thai Islands.
Creating an all-encompassing Thailand Itinerary can be challenging, but certainly possible.… Read the rest
Nijmegen, Netherlands; it’s nice to meet you! Our first introduction to the historic and beautiful city was when we agreed to housesit in the nearby village of Beek-Ubbergen for two months.
However, on our frequent trips into the city, we quickly learned that there are numerous great things to do in Nijmegen!… Read the rest
Cristo Rei Lisbon – a gigantic statue of Jesus – stands south of the Lisbon city center across the Tagus River on a hill in Almada. One of the most famous Lisbon monuments, visiting the Cristo Rei statue is one of the top things to do in the city.… Read the rest
As our plane began its descent toward the Phnom Penh Airport in Cambodia, we got our first glimpse of the city – and it wasn’t quite like we had imagined.
Through the hazy air and under the murky glow of the sun, the close-quartered dwellings sprawled from the city center as far as our eyes could see.… Read the rest
Phuket is the largest island in Thailand and a top destination for beach-lovers, party-goers and family-vacationers.
We’ve spent a month (twice!) on Phuket at Kamala Beach – a crescent-shaped, family-friendly beach just north of (in)famous party-town, Patong.
We were in Kamala Beach house sitting – taking care of our friends’ dog and home while they were away.… Read the rest
Da Nang, Vietnam is often bypassed by travelers in favor of more popular destinations, like Hanoi and Hoi An.
What the metropolitan city lacks in charm it more than makes up for in beautiful beaches, abundant nature, amazing theme parks and local gastronomy. … Read the rest
The Basque region of Spain is characterized by stunning landscapes, delectable cuisine and quaint villages. For many travelers to Spain, it would be easy to spend a month on a tour of the Basque Country, swooning over the gorgeous coastline and gorging on pintxos (Basque-style Tapas).… Read the rest