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Hiking This Crater in Iceland Feels Like Landing on Mars
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Hiking This Crater in Iceland Feels Like Landing on Mars

Welcome to one of Iceland’s most underrated, otherworldly adventures: hiking into a volcanic crater that looks like it was lifted straight out of the Martian landscape.

Jun 14, 2025 • 3 min

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Where to Watch Traditional Puppet Theater in Southeast Asia

Where to Watch Traditional Puppet Theater in Southeast Asia

In Southeast Asia, puppet theater is more than entertainment. It’s storytelling, spirituality, craft, and cultural heritage all rolled into one. You can still see it live—in village squares, ancient temples, and tucked-away theaters where time slows down and the puppets take center stage.

Aug 29, 2025 • 4 min
7 Packing Habits That Make Travel 10x Easier

7 Packing Habits That Make Travel 10x Easier

Start with these 7 core habits, personalize them as you go, and soon you’ll be that traveler who breezes through airport security, never forgets a charger, and actually enjoys unpacking at the hotel.

Aug 24, 2025 • 3 min

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This Greek Island Has No Cars and No Tourists—Just Paradise

This Greek Island Has No Cars and No Tourists—Just Paradise

Imagine arriving on an island where the only traffic jam involves donkeys and the occasional fisherman pushing a cart of octopus. That’s Hydra for you—a sun-soaked Greek island that feels like someone hit the pause button on time.

Jun 9, 2025 • 3 min
Why More Travelers Are Choosing Slovenia Over Switzerland

Why More Travelers Are Choosing Slovenia Over Switzerland

Slovenia, a small Central European country you might have heard about once and then forgot. It's cozy, it's clean, and it's quietly becoming every savvy traveler’s favorite alternative to Switzerland.

Jun 17, 2025 3 min
The US Ghost Town Turned Cozy Airbnb Village

The US Ghost Town Turned Cozy Airbnb Village

Imagine waking up to silence. Not the kind interrupted by traffic or city noise, but real, bone-deep stillness. Maybe the creak of old wooden beams, a breeze rustling through sagebrush, and the low whinny of a horse in the distance.

Jun 27, 2025 2 min
Secret Beaches in Asia You Can Still Visit for Cheap

Secret Beaches in Asia You Can Still Visit for Cheap

Secret beaches still exist—you just have to know where to look. Asia offers plenty of them: quiet, beautiful, and, best of all, affordable.

Jul 5, 2025 2 min
Hidden Castles in Europe That Aren’t on Instagram Yet

Hidden Castles in Europe That Aren’t on Instagram Yet

Here are 10 hidden castles across Europe you probably haven’t heard of, but should absolutely add to your travel wish list.

Jul 13, 2025 3 min
You Won’t Believe This Desert Oasis Exists in South America

You Won’t Believe This Desert Oasis Exists in South America

South America is full of dramatic landscapes—towering Andes, steamy jungles, icy Patagonia.

Jul 23, 2025 4 min
The Forgotten Island Where Time Stopped in the 1950s

The Forgotten Island Where Time Stopped in the 1950s

It’s a place where time slows down, where nature is respected, and where the past is woven into the everyday. If you’ve ever dreamed of escaping the noise of now, this forgotten island might be exactly what you’re looking for.

Jul 30, 2025 4 min
10 Hidden Towns Where Locals Still Ride Horses to Work

10 Hidden Towns Where Locals Still Ride Horses to Work

There’s something refreshing about communities where horsepower still means actual horses. It reminds us that not everything has to be faster, louder, or connected to Wi-Fi. Sometimes, all you need is a well-worn saddle and a good pair of boots.

Aug 6, 2025 3 min
This Tiny Village Was Cut Off for 100 Years—Here’s What It Looks Like Now

This Tiny Village Was Cut Off for 100 Years—Here’s What It Looks Like Now

Ilocano is in a region called Upper Svaneti, not far from the Russian border.

Aug 13, 2025 3 min

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Terrifying Yet Thrilling: Skydiving Over the Great Barrier Reef

Terrifying Yet Thrilling: Skydiving Over the Great Barrier Reef

Skydiving over the reef isn’t just about adrenaline. It’s about seeing this natural wonder from a view most people never will—free-falling toward a stretch of the planet so wild and alive it actually glows from the sky.

Jun 6, 2025 • 4 min
Hiking This Crater in Iceland Feels Like Landing on Mars

Hiking This Crater in Iceland Feels Like Landing on Mars

Welcome to one of Iceland’s most underrated, otherworldly adventures: hiking into a volcanic crater that looks like it was lifted straight out of the Martian landscape.

Jun 14, 2025 3 min
5 Epic Canyons You Can Swim Through This Summer

5 Epic Canyons You Can Swim Through This Summer

If you’re craving a summer adventure that keeps you moving *and* refreshed, here are five epic canyons around the world where you can actually swim, float, or splash your way through.

Jun 21, 2025 3 min
I Slept in a Tent on a Cliff—Here’s How It Went

I Slept in a Tent on a Cliff—Here’s How It Went

Cliff camping—also called portaledge camping—is basically spending the night on a tiny platform suspended high above the ground, usually bolted or strapped into a rock face.

Jun 30, 2025 3 min
The Best Volcanoes You Can Legally Climb in 2025

The Best Volcanoes You Can Legally Climb in 2025

Climbing a volcano isn’t just about the summit. It’s about pushing past fear, breathing in sulfur-scented air, and realizing the ground you stand on was once molten fire.

Jul 10, 2025 4 min
No Roads, No Rules: Inside America’s Most Remote Off-Grid Campground

No Roads, No Rules: Inside America’s Most Remote Off-Grid Campground

Camping in Lake Clark is about stripping life back to its basics—and finding peace in the wilderness. You’ll carry your own weight, face unpredictable weather, and maybe even talk to a squirrel just to feel social.

Jul 20, 2025 4 min
The World’s Most Dangerous Footbridge Has a 2-Year Waitlist

The World’s Most Dangerous Footbridge Has a 2-Year Waitlist

The Trift Bridge is located in the Swiss Alps, near the town of Gadmen in central Switzerland. It spans 170 meters (about 560 feet) across a glacial valley and hangs roughly 100 meters (330 feet) above the ground.

Jul 28, 2025 4 min
Kayaking Between Icebergs in Alaska Was Surprisingly Peaceful

Kayaking Between Icebergs in Alaska Was Surprisingly Peaceful

Hiking is great. Climbing a volcano is wild. Sleeping on a cliff is next-level. But kayaking among icebergs—that’s a quiet kind of epic. You’re not racing. You’re not conquering. You’re just gliding between floating mountains, surrounded by ice older than modern history.

Aug 4, 2025 4 min
Desert Survival Course in Morocco—Could You Make It?

Desert Survival Course in Morocco—Could You Make It?

Surviving in the desert isn’t about acting tough or pretending to be a movie hero. It’s about slowing down, tuning in, and realizing that most of what you need—you already have. In Morocco’s wide-open silence, with nothing but sky and sand around you, you learn to listen—to your breath, your instincts, your body.

Aug 13, 2025 4 min

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What It’s Like to Celebrate Day of the Dead with a Local Family in Mexico

What It’s Like to Celebrate Day of the Dead with a Local Family in Mexico

Celebrating Day of the Dead with a local family in Mexico wasn’t just another travel story. It was a reset—a reminder that remembrance can be joyful, that grief can be shared, and that love, somehow, keeps crossing back to us year after year.

Jun 7, 2025 • 3 min
Inside the Ancient Festival That Happens Once Every 12 Years in India

Inside the Ancient Festival That Happens Once Every 12 Years in India

Kumbh Mela isn’t just an event—it’s an experience that shifts your perspective. It shows you devotion in its rawest form. It surrounds you with strangers who act like family. It makes you realize how tiny your problems are—and how big your soul can feel when you let it stretch.

Jun 14, 2025 4 min
This Japanese Train Doesn’t Just Move—It Tells Stories

This Japanese Train Doesn’t Just Move—It Tells Stories

In Japan, trains aren’t just transportation—they’re an art form. They arrive on time, glide like silk, and make you feel like you’re traveling through a carefully curated film. But there’s one train that goes even further. It doesn’t just move people—it tells stories.

Jun 24, 2025 4 min
How to Experience Real Bedouin Culture in the Jordanian Desert

How to Experience Real Bedouin Culture in the Jordanian Desert

Experiencing Bedouin culture in Jordan isn’t about checking off a bucket list item. It’s about presence. It’s about human connection that goes beyond Wi-Fi and filters.

Jul 4, 2025 3 min
This Italian Village Has No Supermarkets and Makes Its Own Cheese

This Italian Village Has No Supermarkets and Makes Its Own Cheese

Rima San Giuseppe isn’t trying to be trendy. It’s not a curated slow-living aesthetic. And in that quiet rhythm of cows, milk, gardens, and shared meals, you realize something simple but powerful.

Jul 13, 2025 3 min
I Lived with a Nomadic Tribe for a Week—Here’s What I Learned

I Lived with a Nomadic Tribe for a Week—Here’s What I Learned

Living with a nomadic tribe wasn’t easy. But it was real. It stripped away noise and made space for truth.

Jul 22, 2025 3 min
Why This African Ceremony Is Off-Limits to Outsiders

Why This African Ceremony Is Off-Limits to Outsiders

Watching the Gerewol wasn’t entertainment. It was a reminder that the world is full of beauty we don’t yet understand—and maybe never fully will.

Jul 31, 2025 4 min
Walking the Camino de Santiago Changed How I Travel Forever

Walking the Camino de Santiago Changed How I Travel Forever

Walking the Camino de Santiago didn’t solve all my problems. But it shifted something.

Aug 10, 2025 3 min
You Can Take a Pottery Class with Monks in Thailand

You Can Take a Pottery Class with Monks in Thailand

Sometimes, the most powerful thing you can make is a simple clay bowl—with care, with breath, and with someone who’s been practicing presence long before you showed up.

Aug 19, 2025 4 min

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15 Genius Packing Tricks Flight Attendants Swear By

15 Genius Packing Tricks Flight Attendants Swear By

Packing like a flight attendant doesn’t mean giving up style or comfort—it means traveling smarter. With a little planning, a few clever tricks, and a mindset shift from “what if I need this?” to “can I use this twice?”, you’ll breeze through your next trip with way less stress.

Jun 9, 2025 • 4 min
This $9 Pass Lets You Travel All Over Germany by Train

This $9 Pass Lets You Travel All Over Germany by Train

It sounds like a backpacker’s fever dream or a travel hack too good to be true—but it’s real. And for a while, it changed the way people explored one of Europe’s most efficient and scenic rail networks.

Jun 19, 2025 3 min
Avoid These Common Mistakes First-Time Travelers Make

Avoid These Common Mistakes First-Time Travelers Make

Plan smart. Pack light. Stay flexible. And most of all, don’t forget to enjoy the ride. Because your first trip won’t just be a vacation—it’ll be the start of something bigger.

Jun 26, 2025 3 min
How I Got Free Upgrades on Four Flights in a Row

How I Got Free Upgrades on Four Flights in a Row

You might not get bumped every time. But you’ll be at the top of the list when the stars align.

Jul 3, 2025 3 min
7 Travel Apps That Actually Make Your Trip Better

7 Travel Apps That Actually Make Your Trip Better

There are a lot of travel apps out there. Some are clunky. Some are filled with ads. Some you download once and never open again. But every now and then, you stumble on an app that actually improves your trip—saves you time, money, or a major headache.

Jul 12, 2025 3 min
What No One Tells You About Budget Airlines Until It’s Too Late

What No One Tells You About Budget Airlines Until It’s Too Late

The deals are real, but so are the trade-offs. With a little research and the right expectations, you can fly cheap and stay sane.

Jul 21, 2025 2 min
How to Save $500 on Your Next International Trip Without Using Points

How to Save $500 on Your Next International Trip Without Using Points

You don’t need 100,000 credit card points or elite status to save real money on international travel. With a little flexibility, local know-how, and smart planning, you can easily knock $500 or more off your trip.

Jul 28, 2025 2 min
The Only Travel Insurance That Actually Paid Me Back

The Only Travel Insurance That Actually Paid Me Back

Buying travel insurance often feels like lighting money on fire.

Aug 5, 2025 2 min
Essential Travel Safety Tips That Could Save You Abroad

Essential Travel Safety Tips That Could Save You Abroad

Adventure should feel exciting—not stressful. And with these simple safety tips, you’ll be ready to explore the world smarter, safer, and more relaxed.So pack your bag, lock it up, and go chase that next great story—just keep one eye on your surroundings while you're at it.

Aug 14, 2025 3 min

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