Though Chiang Mai has a wealth of attractions to keep visitors busy for days on end, the city’s appeal as a travel destination is enhanced by its location. The Rose of the North is situated amidst jungle-blanketed hills and rolling rice fields, where cottage craft industries still thrive and distinct temples dazzle. It’s a world crying…
It doesn't take long for visitors to discover that there are few cities as easy to get around as Madrid. A public transport infrastructure that includes an efficient and reliable subway system, an organized bus network and late-night buses, long-distance high speed trains connecting to outlying Spanish towns, and even electric bikes with charging docks, all…
As Venice is unique so is its transportation system and getting around the city. After all, there are bound to be some changes to what one considers "common" ways of public transport when the streets are actually waterways. It takes some getting used to, as well as adaptability and the knowledge that moving around Venice…
The world’s most populous city, Tokyo has a metropolitan area that sprawls over more than 5000 sq miles. Fortunately, thanks to a public transport system that’s efficient, reliable, clean and generally safe, getting around the region is easy. Of most use to travelers is the train and subway system, which is simple to navigate thanks to English signage…
While it may not boast the national parks and rainforest-covered interiors of neighboring islands, Barbados is a surprisingly good walking destination where it’s easy to get away from the crowds to explore windswept beaches, dramatic cliff tops and pockets of tropical forest. Most visitors to Barbados stay on the built-up western and southern coasts, but…
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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. South of Budva, the private island…
Planning a trip to Canada has become much easier thanks to a series of online tools that make a breeze of the visa paperwork. Everything you need, from visa documentation to Electronic Travel Authorizations, can be found on the Canadian government’s website. Of course, different rules apply for different nationalities – to get you started,…
With its searing summer heat and parched desert plains, Namibia is not a country for faint-hearted hikers. It’s not surprising that most travelers prefer to discover this southern African country from the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle. But you’ll miss out if you don’t lace up your boots and step out into the wilds. These…
Hiring a car and driving through gorgeous English landscapes, visiting quaint villages and epic castles is a highlight of a trip to England no matter what the season. Roads are well maintained, although you may be caught out by the occasional pothole. Off the main roads you can meander down narrow lanes of hedgerows and stop to…