Romania, caught in a whirlwind of different cultures, a rich history of clashing mega-empires, and a fascinating Transylvanian touch, is …
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The Ultimate Caribbean Volcano Hike: Mt Liamuiga, St Kitts
The Caribbean is known for many things: white sand beaches, delicious rum, friendly people, and amazing weather. But what about …
The Ultimate 1 Week Baltics Itinerary (Lithuania to Finland)
Last summer, my partner and I embarked on a surprisingly awesome journey to the Baltics. We had heard nice things …
Senegal & The Gambia: The Ultimate 2 Week Itinerary (2022)
After spending a month exploring much of incredibly rich, diverse, and stupendously beautiful region of West Africa, I must admit: …
The Ultimate One Month West Africa Itinerary
Corrupt and complicated, complex and challenging, West Africa is often discarded as an unworthy travel destination. But in reality, it’s …
The Ultimate 2022 Guinea Travel Guide (including Covid-19 Restrictions)
Guinea: one of the least visited countries in the world – it shouldn’t be. Here’s why we loved it so much – and everything you need to know.
The Ultimate 7-Day Cabo Verde Itinerary (& 7 Must-Knows)
When I embarked on a journey to the small, remote Cabo Verde islands in the middle of the Atlantic, I …
6 Ultimate Djibouti Day Trips You Need to Take
Although traveling to Djibouti in 2021 wasn’t my best experience, it does offer tremendous opportunity to those willing to try …
St. Maarten (SXM) No Longer Requires Covid Tests: What it’s Like Now
Ah, St. Maarten: paradise on earth. After returning from a wonderful short trip to this wonderful slice of the Caribbean …
Travel and Tourism in South Sudan: Is it safe?
South Sudan has been in the news often the last decade, and for good reason. Between a civil war, genocide, …