Step Into the Regal Past — Visiting Japan’s Amazing Castles When someone says Japan, "castle" isn't usually the first thing that comes to mind. But Japan is actually home to a number of fortified castles, primarily designed and built during the 16th century. Similar to...
Why You Should Really Honeymoon in Bali if You Want it All (and More!) When deciding where to spend their honeymoon, couples are faced with seemingly endless options. Should the two of you opt for wild adventures, mouthwatering local fare, relaxing oceanside views, historical...
Honeymoon Advice: the Dos and Don’ts After Your Big “I Do” Planning a wedding can be all-consuming, with months or years of planning, late evenings, and not to mention the actual day, which is both beautiful and exhausting for most couples. But the light at the end of...
We Bet You Don’t Know These 10 Things About Myanmar The country of Myanmar (formerly known as Burma) is located in the South Asian peninsula, between China, India, Laos, Bangladesh and Thailand. Until recently, the country had an embargo on foreign visitors....
You *Have* to Eat This: Bangkok’s Best Street Food There’s no doubt that Bangkok is one of the most bustling and abundant cities in the world when it comes to street food. The smells of steaming noodle soups, simmering coconut curries, slow roasting chicken...
5 Ways You Can Be a Socially Conscious & Sustainable Traveler on Your Next Trip As terms like “socially conscious” and “eco-travel” have made their way into our vocabulary, many travelers have been thinking about ways they can support the communities they visit. While you may have...
Visiting Pearl Harbor – A Guide to the Memorials and Museums December 7th, 1941. It’s one of the most infamous dates in world history. On that day, at 7:55 a.m., Japan launched a devastating surprise attack on the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor in...
December Hot Spots! Places to Enjoy – or Avoid – the Winter Weather! It’s the most wonderful vacation time of the year! Maybe you’re traveling solo this month to avoid awkward holiday festivities -- yes, I’m still single, Grandma! Perhaps you’re looking for a getaway...
The Best of Both Worlds: 9 Natural Hot Springs to Relax in After a Long Day of Travel We love the winter months -- from fluffy blankets of snow to the beginning of ski season to the general holiday cheer that seems to permeate the crisp air, there are plenty of reasons why winter is a...
Five Winter Wedding Destinations for Snow-Obsessed Couples Sure, a wedding on a sandy beach is lovely, but there’s nothing to say that a winter wedding can’t be just as beautiful and romantic. If you prefer snowy mountains, rocky shorelines, glittering treetops,...
Breaking News: Vacationing Abroad is Cheaper Than Staying in the U.S. We know that when it comes to planning a vacation, the cost of getting there is usually what hits us hardest in the wallet. Accommodations, food, and a fun-filled budget are up there for sure, but it’s the...
QUIZ: Are You More of a Solo or Group Traveler? Traveling is a wonderful thing. But it certainly has its hitches -- from flight delays to unreadable menus to hotels that don't look like the pictures, stepping out of your normal day-to-day routine means...
What Lies Beneath: 5 Attractions To Dig Up Underground in Rome As I wandered past the Coliseum with hordes of other travelers abuzz at Rome on the surface, I searched for the tiny opening to descend into Emperor’s Nero’s former palace, Domus Aurea. This was the sort...
11 Fast Food Chains You Can Only Try in Certain States! Okay, no shame, raise your hand if this map inspires you: #NationalFastFoodDay most iconic chains by state: pic.twitter.com/KaqLCHQKr8 — Julie Dolan (@JulieKDolan) November 16, 2017 Glad to see...