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This Pair of Islands in the Bering Strait is Where Yesterday Meets Tomorrow
Feb 10, 2023
This Pair of Islands in the Bering Strait is Where Yesterday Meets Tomorrow
Feb 10, 2023

Consider this your introduction to what may just be the most unique pair of islands in the entire world: the Diomedes. Found in the middle of the Bering Strait, which separates the easternmost portion of Russia from Alaska, this duo of rocky, mesa-like islands is unlike any other for two big reasons.

Feb 10, 2023
They Wanted to Attract More Visitors, So They Painted Their Island Purple
Feb 23, 2021
They Wanted to Attract More Visitors, So They Painted Their Island Purple
Feb 23, 2021

You’ve probably heard of painting the town pink, but what about painting the island purple? If that doesn’t ring any bells, don’t worry: it’s likely you’re not the only one who has no idea what I’m talking about. The residents of Banwol Island, however, would know exactly where the new chromatic phrase comes from, as they’re the ones responsible for its creation.

Feb 23, 2021
Japan is a Winter Wonderland — Here are 7 Destinations to Prove It
Nov 27, 2020
Japan is a Winter Wonderland — Here are 7 Destinations to Prove It
Nov 27, 2020

Winter travel isn’t for everyone, but for those who love to go where the snow blows, Japan is one of the ultimate cold-weather destinations. With miles and miles of mountainous terrain and numerous volcanoes, you’re never too far from a ski slope — or a hot spring.

Nov 27, 2020
TripAdvisor's 2020 Travelers' Choice Awards Are Here & the World's Top Hotel is in... Cambodia?
Jul 31, 2020
TripAdvisor's 2020 Travelers' Choice Awards Are Here & the World's Top Hotel is in... Cambodia?
Jul 31, 2020

While Brazilian airline Azul takes the cake when it comes to flying the friendly skies and French restaurant Auberge Du Vieux Puits, which boasts three whole Michelin stars, sits atop the world’s mountain of fine dining, it’s the world’s number one hotel that really caught my attention — largely because of where it’s located.

Jul 31, 2020
Try Visiting This Remote Island in Southeast Asia & You Will Be Shot — Or Worse
May 28, 2020
Try Visiting This Remote Island in Southeast Asia & You Will Be Shot — Or Worse
May 28, 2020

Believe it or not, there are still some pockets of the world that remain untouched by the population at-large. In some cases, this is simply because the destination is uninhabitable, or much too remote to even be worth the hassle. Other times, it’s because visitors aren’t allowed — either by governmental decree or due to the natives’ hostility toward outsiders.

May 28, 2020
Let's All Just Escape to These Beautiful, Off-the-Radar African Islands
Mar 26, 2020
Let's All Just Escape to These Beautiful, Off-the-Radar African Islands
Mar 26, 2020

Just picturing the crystal clear waters of Fiji, the white sandy beaches of Aruba, or the colorful coral reefs of the Bahamas is enough to have you daydreaming all afternoon. However, while all of those island nations offer the whole package, we’re not here to talk about any of them.

Mar 26, 2020
Can a Small Mountain Village in Kyrgyzstan Become a Global Tourist Destination? This Guy Thinks So
Sep 17, 2019
Can a Small Mountain Village in Kyrgyzstan Become a Global Tourist Destination? This Guy Thinks So
Sep 17, 2019

What on god’s green earth is in Kyrgyzstan? Well, there are cities you could potentially visit — Bishkek, the capital, and Osh, the country’s oldest city, for example — but to capture the true feel of Kyrgyzstan, you’d probably be better off taking a hike.

Sep 17, 2019
Why I'm Dying to Visit Australia's Gold Coast
Jan 25, 2019
Why I'm Dying to Visit Australia's Gold Coast
Jan 25, 2019

I don’t know about you, but it seems like my travel bucket list grows by the day. With more destinations than I could possibly count on that list already, I better live another hundred years if I plan to get to them all. A boatload of money sure wouldn’t hurt either — especially in terms of my latest travel infatuation: Australia’s Gold Coast.

Jan 25, 2019
7 National Parks in Southern Africa That Should Have Your Attention
Sep 13, 2018
7 National Parks in Southern Africa That Should Have Your Attention
Sep 13, 2018

There is perhaps no word more synonymous with Africa than “safari,” and when you consider the quantity and diversity of the continent’s national parks and the wildlife they contain, it’s not difficult to figure out why that is. With vast deserts like the Sahara and the Namib, magnificent mountain ranges such as the Eastern Rift and Drakensberg, and a population of wildlife more diverse than on any other continent, Africa as a whole offers boundless opportunities to explore.

Sep 13, 2018
King of the Reef: This Strip of 'Land' is Royally Isolated
May 22, 2018
King of the Reef: This Strip of 'Land' is Royally Isolated
May 22, 2018

If you were to ask a random person on the street where the Hawaiian Islands are, there's a pretty good chance most people would be able to give you a fairly accurate answer. Ask about American Samoa or French Polynesia, and you'll most likely get a mixed bag of people who vaguely know where either of those are and a good deal of others who will be left scratching their heads. If you really want to stump someone, however, ask them about this isolated reef.

May 22, 2018
China: Journey to the Other Side of the World
Sep 14, 2017
China: Journey to the Other Side of the World
Sep 14, 2017

On my list of places to visit, Asia had never really presented a particular draw for me. So I surprised myself in May 2015 when the pieces fell into position and I spent most of the month on the other side of the world in China.

Sep 14, 2017
Buenos Aires vs. Beijing: Which is the Better City?
Jun 7, 2017
Buenos Aires vs. Beijing: Which is the Better City?
Jun 7, 2017

One is the capital of Argentina, the other the capital of China, and, amazingly, I've visited both in the last three years.

Jun 7, 2017
The Pitcairn Islands Are One of the Most Remote Destinations in the World
Apr 9, 2017
The Pitcairn Islands Are One of the Most Remote Destinations in the World
Apr 9, 2017

Now, along with Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland; Barrow, Alaska, the northernmost city in the U.S.; and the whole continent of Australia, I have added another destination to my travel bucket list: the Pitcairn Islands.

Apr 9, 2017
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