The top neighborhoods in Dubrovnik

If you're going to Dubrovnik, chances are you're wondering where you should stay to make the most of your trip. Depending on how long you've got, you could experience Dubrovnik's fascinating history and rich culture first-hand, or perhaps spend the bulk of your time relaxing with a leisurely break by the sea. You might want a…

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16 best things to do in Athens

As the birthplace of modern Western civilization, sprawling Athens has enough neoclassical buildings to keep you busy for a week. Go beyond the Parthenon, though, and you'll discover a more youthful side to the city with new art galleries, languid café culture, and outdoor cinemas. The Athens of today offers way more than relics of…

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When to visit Argentina: climate, crowds and all-important costs

The eighth largest country on Earth, Argentina encompasses everything from pancake-flat grasslands to sky-high mountains, humid wetlands to frigid ice fields, emerald forests to rugged coastlines. In the south, Patagonia provides dramatic scenery and endless horizons, while the dynamic capital Buenos Aires pulses to the rhythms of fútbol (soccer) and tango. Travelers can visit Argentina…

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Piran, Slovenia: Things to Do & Travel Guide

Heads up: some of the links on this site are affiliate links. If you click and make a booking or purchase, I’ll make a commission (at no extra cost to you). I partner with companies I personally use and the $$ goes towards creating more awesome, free travel content.  Piran, Slovenia is a picturesque little…

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The best way to see Yellowstone National Park: 5 road trip ideas

Yellowstone National Park is vast. It encompasses more than 3400 sq miles and it includes more than 450 miles of roads, providing plenty of space to explore. Driving yourself means you can spend as much time as you like doing the best things that Yellowstone has to offer, whether that's gazing at geysers or hiking the 900 miles of…

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20 free things to do in Barcelona from parks to public art and people watching

Barcelona has enough to keep the most voracious of culture vultures and self-indulgent of gourmets happy for weeks, but all those entry fees and tapas bills can mount up. Luckily, with this list of free things to do in Barcelona, you can enjoy the best of this wonderful city without spending a fortune. Make the most…

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Do I need a visa for Singapore?

A visit to Singapore is a glimpse into the future. From its modern and almost surreal airport to its eye-catching and ever-changing skyline, it is continuously innovative. Even though the tourist-entry requirements for most nationalities are quite straightforward, Singapore is famously known for being a state that is committed to the rulebook. What are the dos…

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10 incredible hot springs in the USA

It’s time to get your soak on. From comfortable resorts that revolve around effervescing pools of hot water surging up from underground to remote hot springs that require you to snowmobile or dogsled in for the soothing reward, the western half of the USA in particular is home to some of the most diverse spots on the…

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Medellín or Bogotá: which city is for you?

International visitors are finally catching on to Colombia. You could spend years exploring its mountain valleys and sprawling beaches, taking vigorous hikes and thrilling road trips, savoring a zesty culture born of its Afro-Caribbean, Indigenous and Spanish communities.  And then there are its cities – dynamic centers of business, magnets for the arts and examples…

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